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Vila Gale Albacora - Tavira

Quatro Aguas, Tavira, Portugal, 8800-901·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.6Great

Staff9.1

Location8.9

Cleanliness8.8

Comfort8.7

Facilities8.7

Who stays here

Couples60%

Families32%

Groups5%

Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.6Great

Staff9.1

Location8.9

Cleanliness8.8

Comfort8.7

Facilities8.7

Who stays here

Couples60%

Families32%

Groups5%

Solo3%

4-star resort converted from a tuna fishing camp inside Ria Formosa Natural Park

History & Setting

Vila Gale Albacora sits within a rehabilitated tuna fishing camp in the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The property preserves its original chapel and a museum that explains the history of tuna fishing in the region. This eco-certified hotel offers guests a direct connection to the Algarve's maritime heritage.

Rooms & Accommodations

Guest rooms at Albacora Vila Gale occupy former houses, workshops, and warehouses, each with its own furnished patio area. Selected rooms provide views of the natural park or the Ria Formosa estuary. The hotel also offers accessible rooms with emergency cord in the bathroom and toilet grab rails.

Dining & Entertainment

The Versátil restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine, with Alentejo wines and cocktails also available. The breakfast buffet includes a chef who prepares omelettes and pancakes to order. Evening entertainment ranges from live music to themed dinner nights, while the kids' club runs daily activities.

Wellness & Facilities

The Tavira Vila Gale Albacora houses a spa and wellness centre with a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hammam, and jacuzzi. Three swimming pools are on-site, including an outdoor pool and a kids' pool with a water slide. Fitness facilities and a variety of massage treatments are available without extra cost for spa access.

Location & Beach Access

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Faro Airport and sits within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a haven for birdwatching near salt pans and flamingos. A private ferry operates from the hotel's pier to the pristine beaches of Tavira Island. The medieval Tavira Castle and the town center are a short taxi ride away.

History: Converted tuna fishing camp with museum
Rooms: Restored houses with furnished patio
Dining: Portuguese cuisine at Versátil restaurant
Wellness: Spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam
Family: Kids' club, playground, water slide
Access: Private ferry to Tavira Island beaches

License number: 1047

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:30

from 08:00-12:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 8.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Spanish

Building

Year renovated:2009

Number of rooms:180

Former name

Hotel Vila Gale Albacora

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Rooms and availability

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Suite

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3 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen Size Bed

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Junior Suite

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3 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 Extra bed1 Double bed

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Heating
Balcony

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Family Suite

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4 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Heating
Balcony

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Back massage

Full body massage

Steam room

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkeling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Pool tables
Fishing

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

All inclusive
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's pool
Water slides
Children's play area
Kids club
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Back massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Shallow end

Room view

River view
With view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Vila Gale Albacora

💵 Lowest room price	63 US$
📏 Distance to center	1.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport	27.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Faro, FAO

Location

Quatro Aguas, Tavira, Portugal, 8800-901

Address

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Quatro Aguas, Tavira, Portugal, 8800-901

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Quatro Aguas, Tavira, Portugal, 8800-901

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Historic Site

Tavira Castle

1.4 mi

Island

Tavira Island

1.2 mi

Landmark

Praia da Ilha de Tavira

1.2 mi

Landmark

Forte do Rato

200 yd

Landmark

Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao

1.3 mi

Landmark

Praca da Republica

1.3 mi

Landmark

Historic town walk

1.3 mi

Church

Church of Saint Mary of the Castle

1.4 mi

Landmark

Tavira Island Surf Spot

1.2 mi

Church

Ermida de Sao Sebastiao

1.1 mi

Landmark

Arraial Ferreira Neto

1.5 mi

Landmark

Camera Obscura

1.4 mi

Bridges

Roman Bridge of Tavira

1.4 mi

Gallery

Tavira d'Artes

1.3 mi

Landmark

Convento das Bernardas

1.0 mi

Museums

Tavira Science Centre

1.2 mi

Beach

Praia Arraial Ferreira Neto

100 yd

Restaurant

Vista Mar Marisqueira

1.3 mi

Restaurant

A Casa Di Carlo E Franco

1.5 mi

Restaurant

Restaurante Agua Viva

200 yd

Restaurant

Sal

1.1 mi

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