Vila Gale Albacora
Tavira, Portugal Location
About the property
Vila Galé Albacora is a 4-star resort, set in a rehabilitated tuna fishing camp amongst 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 Salinas and Restaurant Inevitável 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 centre, 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. Guests can make use of the hotel’s bus transfers into town and explore its attractions.
Most popular amenities
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Parking
Location
Tavira, Portugal
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Tavira, officially the City of Tavira, is a Portuguese town and municipality, capital of the Costa do Acantilado, situated in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. It is 28 kilometres east of Faro and 75 kilometres west of Huelva across the river Guadiana into Spain. The Gilão River meets the Atlantic Ocean in Tavira. The population in 2011 was 26,167, in an area of 606.97 km2. Tavira is the Portuguese representative community for the inscription of the Mediterranean Diet as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.
Tavira is a picturesque town with a rich history dating back to the Roman times. Its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and traditional tiled roofs will transport you back in time. The town is also home to some of the most beautiful churches and chapels in Portugal, including the Igreja da Misericórdia and the Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo.
One of the main attractions in Tavira is the Tavira Island, a long sandy beach with crystal-clear waters accessible by ferry from the town center. You can spend a day lazing on the beach, swimming in the sea, or exploring the sand dunes.
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