Vila Gale Tavira is a three-pearl hotel about a two-minute walk from the ferry to Tavira Island, and a five-minute walk from the old town center. The hotel's Moorish-inspired architecture and interiors give the hotel a distinctive flavor, though it's certainly past its prime. The 268 simple rooms come with minibars and flat-screen TVs, and all could use a renovation to address datedness. All have balconies or terraces, some with outdoor pool views. Features excel, though, and include an outdoor pool and children's pool, plus an indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, kids' club, and Portuguese restaurant. Travelers who want a similar-quality hotel in a more secluded setting near Tavira Island might consider the hotel's sister property, the Vila Gale Albacora.
Vila Gale Tavira is a three-pearl hotel about a two-minute walk from the ferry to Tavira Island, and a five-minute walk from the old town center. The hotel's Moorish-inspired architecture and interiors give the hotel a distinctive flavor, though it's certainly past its prime. The 268 simple rooms come with minibars and flat-screen TVs, and all could use a renovation to address datedness. All have balconies or terraces, some with outdoor pool views. Features excel, though, and include an outdoor pool and children's pool, plus an indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, kids' club, and Portuguese restaurant. Travelers who want a similar-quality hotel in a more secluded setting near Tavira Island might consider the hotel's sister property, the Vila Gale Albacora.
Vila Gale Albacora is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel in the Ria Formosa Natural Park overlooking Tavira Island. It's a little off the beaten path, and a 10-minute drive into Tavira's old town, but the atmosphere here is quiet and secluded. The top-notch leisure facilities include a large freeform outdoor pool, children's pool, indoor pool, fitness center, kids' club, scuba diving center, and kayak rental. A free shuttle runs to Tavira center and a boat (for a fee) goes to Tavira Island beach. The 162 simple, modern rooms come with balconies or terraces, some overlooking the river. All include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Alternatively, the hotel's sister property, Vila Gale Tavira, is located right in Tavira, though is far more dated.
Vila Gale Albacora is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel in the Ria Formosa Natural Park overlooking Tavira Island. It's a little off the beaten path, and a 10-minute drive into Tavira's old town, but the atmosphere here is quiet and secluded. The top-notch leisure facilities include a large freeform outdoor pool, children's pool, indoor pool, fitness center, kids' club, scuba diving center, and kayak rental. A free shuttle runs to Tavira center and a boat (for a fee) goes to Tavira Island beach. The 162 simple, modern rooms come with balconies or terraces, some overlooking the river. All include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Alternatively, the hotel's sister property, Vila Gale Tavira, is located right in Tavira, though is far more dated.
The three-pearl Cabanas Resort Park takes advantage of its location along the edge of Ria Formosa Nature Reserve by offering a range of outdoor activities that includes mountain biking, hiking, and water sports, as well as a free shuttle boat across the lagoon to the wide, sandy Praia de Cabanas. A spa has massage treatment rooms, a hot tub, sauna, and Turkish bath. The 96 one- and two-bedroom apartments have open-plan living areas with well-equipped kitchenettes, but linens are a bit dated. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the large buffet restaurant, which has outdoor seating overlooking the large pool. Guests looking for a similar experience might want to check out the more modern Vila Galé Albacora, though rooms lack kitchens.
The three-pearl Cabanas Resort Park takes advantage of its location along the edge of Ria Formosa Nature Reserve by offering a range of outdoor activities that includes mountain biking, hiking, and water sports, as well as a free shuttle boat across the lagoon to the wide, sandy Praia de Cabanas. A spa has massage treatment rooms, a hot tub, sauna, and Turkish bath. The 96 one- and two-bedroom apartments have open-plan living areas with well-equipped kitchenettes, but linens are a bit dated. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the large buffet restaurant, which has outdoor seating overlooking the large pool. Guests looking for a similar experience might want to check out the more modern Vila Galé Albacora, though rooms lack kitchens.
