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Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Tavira

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

FAO077
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • Hotel complex located in a former fishing village within Ria Formosa Natural Park.
  • Complimentary health club with gym, indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool.
  • Certified with the sustainability labels Ecostars and Green Key.
  • Outdoor pool with separate children's pool and water slides in the garden.
  • 161 rooms equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi.

Location

The hotel is situated in the middle of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, directly on the lagoon, with a beautiful view of the dune island "Ilha de Tavira". The centre of Tavira is approximately 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 unique and family-friendly hotel was converted from a former fishing village, complete with 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). The garden area features a swimming pool and a children's pool with water slides (sun loungers and parasols by 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 a view of the Ria Formosa nature reserve (river view) can be booked for an additional 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 occupancy. Double rooms for sole occupancy with a view of the Ria Formosa nature reserve (river view) can be booked for an additional charge.

Junior suite (FAOB13)

These are slightly more spacious and offer a separate sleeping area in addition to seating (JS/JS2).

Meals

BB/HB

Breakfast in buffet form.
Dinner in buffet or set 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 for a fee.

Entertainment

Daytime and evening entertainment during the summer months.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi (included).
Parking (subject to availability, included).
Boat shuttle to the beach provided by third-party providers (for a fee, subject to availability).
Cot (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 for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the 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 holds the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Ecostars

Hotelhinweis

Smoking is prohibited in all public areas and in the rooms at all hotels in the Vila Galé hotel chain.
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Seasonal information

also bookable under FAOB13

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Arrival by car

Directions from Faro Airport (FAO):
First, drive towards Portimão/Lisbon. Then take the IP1/Via do Infante in the direction of Vila Real de Santo António/Spain. Leave the IP1/Via do Infante at the Tavira exit. At the first roundabout, drive towards Tavira. At the second roundabout, follow the sign for Vila Real de Santo António/Campos de Golfe. At the third roundabout, turn right and follow the signs for the hotels (Hotéis).

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:27