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Vila Gale Albacora

–Excellent location – show map
+63 photos
Scored 8.6
Rated excellent
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

Vila Galé Albacora is a 4-star resort, set in a rehabilitated tuna fishing camp among Ria Formosa Natural Park. It is close to the Island of Tavira and a 15-minute drive from Faro Airport. The property offers free WiFi. All rooms and suites of this eco hotel are former houses, workshops and warehouses that have been comfortably furnished and renovated offering stunning views of the natural park. Each guest room has its own furnished patio area, which is close to the resort’s gardens. For meals, guests can chose from buffet and à la carte dining options. The resort’s Restaurant Versátil serve Portuguese cuisine. Guests also enjoy a selection of Alentejo wines and cocktails. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, a large outdoor pool, a spa and wellness center, and a children’s playground. The recovered on-site chapel offers the perfect scenery for weddings and christenings. The former school is now a modern kids' club. The pier of the property offers boat access to the pristine beaches of Tavira's Island. Vila Galé Albacora is close to many historic buildings and long beaches. Guests can discover the nearby village of Luz de Tavira that has been a place of pilgrimage for many centuries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Vila Gale
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
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Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here many times, because I love the location and no other reason. It is reasonable value for money,”
Betim
Kosovo Kosovo
“The location was great, and the hotel had a nice vibe, with a pool, a playground for kids, a boat station for island tours, and great staff.”
Adriaan
Philippines Philippines
“It was clean, new with great history and close to many sites to explore”
James
United States United States
“Clean, great breakfast, nice bar, friendly, efficient staff.”
Lucian
United States United States
“Special, isolated location near coast and lagoons, resort style with ample parking, interior courtyard, great pool, ground floor rooms with sense of indoor-outdoor living, large reception and facilities, great breakfast.”
Nancy
United States United States
“Excellent staff, excellent location, excellent facilities”
Wendy
Canada Canada
“The location was excellent. Outside of the bustle of town. This is an eco resort that really does follow positive environmental policies. The grounds were stunning. Staff super friendly. The resident resort cat was very welcoming. So quick...”
Rosanne
Switzerland Switzerland
“Beautiful surroundings in harmony with nature featured subtle luxuries that blended tradition with clean and modern facilities. The hotel's own 10-minute ferry to the gorgeous Tavira beach was perfect.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The open layout of the hotel - with rooms in rows of 'cottages' on the estate, set in gardens filled with bougainvillea - is very attractive, giving it a fresh and peaceful resort ambience. The ferries directly to Ilha de Tavira and Terra Estreita...”
Richard
United States United States
“Excellent visit, everything was perfect. Great hotel”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante Versátil
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Vila Gale Albacora

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

Vila Gale Albacora takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The access to the indoor pool for children under the age of 12 is allowed only on the time from 10:30 to 17:30 and accompanied by an adult.

Access to hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath is limited to people aged over 16 years.

Please note that when booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that for all reservations including dinner supplements, drinks are not included.

Please be advised that, due to coronavirus (COVID-19), some hotel services such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, gym and indoor pool must be booked in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Vila Gale Albacora of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 1047

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