Occupying a former tuna fishing village, the secluded Hotel Vila Gal� Albacora faces the confluence of a river and an estuary in Ria Formosa Natural Park, three kilometres from Tavira. Gardens, pines, palms, and flowering gardens all heavily populated by birds grace the property. Tranquillity seekers and bird watchers flock here year round, while families arrive in summer for sunning and swimming holidays. The 162 guestrooms are located in one storey white and ochre buildings, formerly the fishermens homes, and all of which include patios furnished with dining sets and fringed by flowering bushes. Decor features pale yellow walls, terracotta tile floors, and locally woven rugs. Modern amenities include air conditioning, satellite television, minibars, and safes.
Surrounded by a sundeck furnished with cushioned chairs and umbrellas, the outdoor swimming pool and childrens pool lie within a central garden courtyard. The hotel health club offers complimentary use of the heated pool and hot tub; guests can also use the steam room and fitness room, which is equipped with weight and cardio machines, for a daily surcharge, and the health club also contains a massage room. The salt ponds flanking the hotel provide entertainment from spring to late summer, with migrating flamingos arriving in April and workers harvesting salt by hand from June to August. The grounds also include the villages chapel, a tranquil retreat featuring wrought iron chandeliers, a stained glass window, and a lower wall clad in blue and white tiles. Childrens activities are offered in summer both inside the former schoolhouse and outdoors, and a boat makes the five minute trip to Tavira Island, where guests can take part in water sports during summer. The hotel also provides discounts at three golf courses, the nearest 2.5 kilometres away and the farthest 10 kilometres away. Faro Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel, a drive of around 30 minutes. Hotel allows small pets only.
Rates:
130.6413 - 142.5178 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 162
Number Of Floors: 1
Check In Time: 2:00 PM
Check Out Time: 12:00 PM
Amenities:
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Wake Up Service
Hotel Vila Gale Albacora
Quatro Aguas s/n
Tavira, Portugal 08800
Driving Directions:
From Faro Airport:
Follow signs to Hwy A22 and go east in the direction of Olh�o / Espanha (Spain). Exit toward Tavira. Go straight at first roundabout. After approximately 3 miles / 5 kilometers, turn left at a roundabout toward Vila Real. Go straight at the first roundabout. Turn right at the next roundabout and follow blue and white signs pointing to hotel.