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Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Tavira

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora ****
Tour operator category

FAO077
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Location

The hotel is located in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, directly by the lagoon, with beautiful views of the barrier island "Ilha de Tavira". The centre of Tavira is approx. 4 km away. A boat (for a fee) provides access to the beach on Ilha de Tavira. Faro Airport is approximately 40 km away.
Hotel complex with a pool next to a riverbank in a dry landscape.
A hotel complex on a peninsula with a pool, surrounded by water and flat terrain.
Hotel complex by the river with multiple buildings, pool, and surrounded by natural landscape.
A sunny courtyard with cobblestone and yellow building under a blue sky.
White building with arched windows, landscaped garden, and lawn in the foreground under trees.
A yellow hotel with a terrace and green shrubs in the foreground under a blue sky.
Hotel with yellow building surrounded by cacti and trees under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, a large pool, and surrounded by vegetation.
Aerial view of a coastal landscape featuring a hotel, waterways, and boats under a clear sky.

Facilities

Large swimming pool in front of a hotel building under clear blue sky.
Illuminated hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees at dusk.
Hotel complex with yellow building, tower, pool, and water features at dusk.
Indoor pool with blue water under a large rectangular skylight in a hotel.
White building with arched windows, landscaped garden, and lawn in the foreground under trees.
Interior of a small chapel with wooden benches and an altar, typical for peaceful hotels.
View from set table towards pool and lounge chairs in sunny hotel resort.
Modern hotel lounge area with brown flooring, purple and beige sofas, and glass coffee tables.
Modern restaurant with dark wooden furniture and white table linens in a hotel.
Elegant restaurant with dark brown wooden furniture and large black-and-white photos on the wall.
Elegant hotel bar with wooden counter, stools, and decorative wall lights in warm tones.
Elegant dining room with round set tables and red chairs in a hotel.
This extraordinary and family-friendly hotel was transformed from a former fishing village, complete with a chapel, into a charming hotel with 161 rooms. It features a buffet and an à-la-carte restaurant, two bars, and a lounge with cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), and billiards (for a fee). In the garden area, there is a swimming pool and a children's pool with water slides (sun loungers and umbrellas at the pool area included). A small museum showcases the life and work of the former tuna fishermen.

Accommodation

Double room

The 161 rooms are equipped with bath/WC, hairdryer, direct-dial telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), rental safe, minibar (for a fee), air conditioning/heating, and a terrace. Double rooms with views of the Ria Formosa nature reserve (river view) can be booked for an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and view of a balcony with plants.
Terrace with two chairs and table overlooking water and shoreline under clear sky.
A bright hotel room with two beds, TV, lamp, and balcony with a view.
Open door leads to sunny terrace with chairs and table next to a yellow building.

Single room

Single rooms are double rooms for sole use. Double rooms for sole use with views of the Ria Formosa nature reserve (river view) can be booked for an extra charge.

Meals

B&B/HB

Breakfast in buffet form.
Dinner served in buffet or menu form, depending on occupancy.

Buffet with various dishes in a modern hotel restaurant with warm lighting.

Sports included

Table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, bicycle/mountain bike rental. Three 18-hole golf courses in Benamar and Quinta da Ria approx. 6-8 km away.

Children's program

The children's club is located in the former school building (unsupervised).
Small playground and children's pool with water slides.
Children's room with colorful carpet, play shelves, and small tables in a warmly lit space.
Yellow single-story building with 'Escola' sign and flag on a well-maintained lawn.
Yellow building on green lawn with trees in the background under clear sky.

Wellness

Relaxation room with two massage tables, soft lighting, and decorative towel.
Two gray towels rest on a white lounge chair beside an indoor pool.
Modern gym with wooden floor, exercise machines, fitness ball, and mirrored wall in hotel.
Indoor pool area with hot tub, swimming pool, and seating in a hotel.
Indoor hotel area with a large heated swimming pool and skylights.
Modern indoor hotel pool with glass ceiling, marble pillars, and wood paneling on the walls.
Free access to the health club with fitness room, indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and whirlpool. Massages available for a fee.

Entertainment

Daytime and evening entertainment during the summer months.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included).
Parking (subject to availability, included).
Boat shuttle to the beach provided by third-party suppliers (for a fee, subject to availability).
Crib (subject to availability, included).

Hotel contact

Vila Galé Albacora
Quatro Águas
8801-901 Tavira
Portugal
Telephone: (+351) 281 380 800
Fax: (+351) 281 380 850
E-mail: albacora@vilagale.com

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to help you make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operations and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Smoking is prohibited in all public areas and in the rooms at all hotels of the Vila Galé hotel chain.
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Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 30.08.2026 01:29