The Vila Gale Albacora Hotel enjoys a fabulously unique location on the site of a former tuna Fish market in the protected area of Ria Formosa Natural Park on the Algarve. The low rise hotel sits amidst a lush landscaped garden on a large plot affording guests views of Tavira Island and the Park. Guests will enjoy the unusual route to the resort centre and beach via the hotel's own ferryboat. Offering fabulous value for money a great range of services and facilities the Vila Gale Albacora is the ideal choice for holidaymakers looking for a relaxing, slower pace of holiday in a warm friendly environment. Treat yourself and spend wisely by making your next holiday booking to the Algarve at the Vila Gale Albacora Hotel, Tavira. The hotel is 32kms from Faro International Airport. Local tips: for serious golfers, holiday golfers and anyone in between will enjoy golf on the Algarve. With some of the finest golf courses in the world only a short drive away from the hotel including Benamor, Castro Marim, Quinta da Ria, Quinta de Cima, The Old Course, Vila Sol to name but a few. Do not pass up the chance to play a round or two! FACILITIES:Food, drinks and entertainment: In the Vila Gale Albacora: guests have two dining options, either the excellent buffet restaurant featuring local national and international dishes, show cooking and themed menus; or the a la carte restaurant featuring Portuguese delicacies and international cuisine. Snacks and drinks are available from the poolside café/bar and lobby bar with thirst quenching cocktails a speciality. The hotel's entertainment program includes an on site disco and live music. Sports, games and activities: Outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace with loungers and parasols, gardens, games room, full service Spa featuring dynamic indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, Roman Spa, Vichy shower, contrast shower, beauty and therapeutic treatments, massage, footbath, fitness room, well equipped gym, water sports, canoeing, boating, diving centre, bike station and ecotourism tours organised activities around the hotel and gardens. Further sporting amenities are available nearby for hire/rental including sailing, beach based sports and games, golf, tennis, horse riding, trekking, hiking, quad biking, cycling and fishing. For the kids: outdoor swimming pool, kids club, kids playground. Additional: 24 hour reception, currency exchange, safety deposit box (reception), dry cleaning/laundry facility/service, parking, wheelchair access, disabled friendly, housekeeping, internet access, 24 hr room service, wake up call service, air conditioned public spaces, newsstand/kiosk, baby sitting service, medical assistance (on request).