Don't be put off by the drive through the salt pans to this Hotel, located on its own on the edge of the Ria Formosa national park. If you're a birdwatcher, you're in luck - flamingos, avocets, stilts, and so on. The Hotel facilities are excellent. Large, comfortable rooms, your own patio area, effective air-conditioning, and good food. Pleasant, friendly... More

This hotel is about two miles from town so a car is essential although the hotel has a free bus that runs into town during the day. Set amongst salt flats and the Ria Formosa national park it is peaceful and beautiful place to stay. A bird watchers paradise. We have stayed here 4 times the last time was on... More

We stayed for a week in mid-April and really enjoyed our stay. All the staff were very helpful, from check in to check-out. Breakfast was good with a good choice and we were given an early breakfast at 5.45am on our day of departure. Although the hotel is some way outside of Tavira, there is a regular shuttle bus into... More

I have stayed at this hotel with friends and family on many occasions. I am always impressed with the positive attitude of the staff and never tire of the charming ambiance of the village culture the hotel offers. It is a large property but the layout means that you are never aware of the scale of the property. The rooms... More

We had a lovely time at Vila Gale Albacora when we visited over Easter and we would definitely return. It's a quiet hotel, perfect for couples or young families. There is also a Spa which does a range of treatments (not all at the very high prices quoted in the brochure in the room!). The treatments were very good and... More

We first stayed at Vila Gale Albacora 2 1/2 years ago, and we decided to spend a little longer there this time. It was well worth it. We stayed at the end of March and got a very good deal for the week on B&B. The hotel was spotlessly clean and in very good condition. The breakfast buffet is very... More

We stayed at this hotel for two nights, and on the whole it was a good experience. The hotel staff were wonderful, couldn't help you enough and were very friendly. The rooms are set out in streets and this means quite a walk over cobbled paths to get there, advise reception if you are not so good on your feet.... More

Nice hotel. Very close to the beach. Service is nice. The hotel needs better and more effective maintenance. Overall it's a nice hotel.

This hotel is in a lovely location especially if you are a bird watcher. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, great pool, good breakfasts with lots of choice of cooked or continental. Evening meals looked good but very limited if you are veggie like us. What would make it perfect would be more regular boat trips to the island -... More