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Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Tavira

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora ****

FAO077
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel is situated in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, directly on the lagoon, with beautiful views of the dune island "Ilha de Tavira". The center of Tavira is approx. 4 km away. A boat (for a fee) takes you to the beach on Ilha de Tavira. Faro Airport is approx. 40 km away.
Aerial view of a hotel with a pool, surrounded by desert and near a river or canal.
Hotel complex with a pool on a peninsula surrounded by water and lagoons.
Aerial view of a hotel by a coastal lagoon with surrounding roads and waters.
Cobblestone path between yellow buildings with blooming plants and trees in sunlight.
Elegant dining room with round tables, red upholstered chairs, and decorated table settings.
House with tower and terrace behind a garden with chairs and table.
Yellow building with plants and trees under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a hotel with large pools and surrounding landscape.
Aerial view of a coastal facility with buildings, beach, and boats in the water.

Facilities

Large outdoor pool in front of a pale yellow hotel building under a sunny sky
Illuminated pool area with sun loungers and palm trees at dusk in a resort.
Hotel complex with large pool, fountain, and lounge chairs in front of a yellow building with tower.
Indoor pool with blue tiled walls, sun loungers, and natural light from a large skylight opening.
Elegant dining room with round tables, red upholstered chairs, and decorated table settings.
Interior of a small church with wooden pews and altar furnishings.
Table with wine bottle and glasses on terrace overlooking pool and hotel building under blue sky.
Spacious, elegant interior with purple sofas, glass tables, and wooden ceiling in a hotel.
Modern restaurant with white tablecloths and soft lighting
Elegant restaurant with wooden furniture and large photos on the wall.
Bar area with stools, retro lighting, and artwork on walls in a warm setting.
Elegant dining room with round tables, red upholstered chairs, and decorated table settings.
This exceptional and family-friendly hotel has been converted from a former fishing village, including a chapel, into a charming hotel with 161 rooms. It offers a buffet and an à la carte restaurant, two bars, and a lounge area 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 in the pool area are included). A small museum showcases the life and work of former tuna fishermen.

Accommodation

Double room

The 161 rooms have a 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 a view of the Ria Formosa nature reserve (river view) can be booked for an extra charge.

Brightly furnished hotel room with a bed, TV, and balcony overlooking nature.
Terrace with two chairs and table overlooking lake and forested shore
Hotel room with two single beds, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
View through an open wooden door onto a sunny terrace with table and chairs in front of a yellow building.

Single room

The single rooms are double rooms for single occupancy. Double rooms for single occupancy with a view of the Ria Formosa nature reserve (river view) can be booked for an extra charge.

Junior Suite (FAOB13)

These are slightly more spacious and offer seating areas as well as a separate sleeping area (JS/JS2).

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

Breakfast buffet.
Dinner is served as a buffet or menu, depending on occupancy.

Buffet with various breakfast dishes in a modern, bright hotel restaurant.

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 housed in the former school (unsupervised).
Small playground and children's pool with water slides.
Aerial view of a house with a pool near a harbor by the sea under blue sky.
Yellow school building with a flag, surrounded by green bushes and lawn under a blue sky.
Indoor pool with mosaic tiles, large skylight, and seating area in the background

Wellness

Cozy spa room with two massage tables and ambient lighting.
Two gray towels with hotel branding lie on a poolside in a modern indoor area.
Modern gym room with wooden floor, workout machines, and a green exercise ball.
Indoor spa area with hot tub and swimming pool in warm tones.
Indoor pool with mosaic tiles, large skylight, and seating area in the background
A modern indoor hotel pool with clean lines and natural light from above
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 a third-party operator (for a fee, subject to availability).
Baby cot (subject to availability, included).

Hotel contact

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

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Bicycle rental
  • Hotel safe
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sandy beach
  • Family friendly
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides assistance in making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Ecostars
  • Green Key

Note

Smoking is prohibited in all public areas and rooms in all Vila Galé hotels.
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Seasonal information

Also bookable under FAOB13

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 09:50