Vila Gale Albacora

The stunning Vila Galé Albacora hotel is a delightful conversion of a traditional tuna fishing hostel, and now offers outstanding accommodation near the banks of the Ria Formosa in the Formosa National Park.

There are 161 elegant bedrooms in total, including 4 junior suites, all of which are decorated in the rich earth tones that are so typical of the Algarve. Notable features of the rooms include the all-important air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, satellite television and mini-bar, while the views from the private verandas are spectacular.

The hotel is well equipped for leisure visitors, and with the attractions of nearby Tavira and the local golf courses, the Vila Galé Albacora is a superb choice for a holiday, surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the Eastern Algarve.

The Nep kids club, games room and playground make the hotel perfect for families with young children, while the Vila Galé Albacora also has an outdoor pool and a health club which includes an indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi, gymnausium. If you are feeling tense, treat yourself to one of the specialities massages in the health and beauty complex.

Tavira's best restaurant is Patio, an exclusive dining room whose speciality is octopus and bean stew.

Tavira is a hot-spot for water sports enthusiasts, particularly the kite surfers who challenge the waves at Escola de Kitesurf.

The Vila Galé Albacora offers two excellent dining options in the shape of the Salinas and Inevitável dining rooms, while you can enjoy a drink in the lovely Quatro Águas bar.