Ok....here we go....... initially booked for a fortnight in majorca but after a few days the weather was horrendous (mini hurricane in Porta Pollensa)....so after a long hard winter, spring and summer (working) we had to do something.....quick look and Portugal looked good....my nephew is working in Tavira so a trip there looked like a good idea. Villa Gale at... more

We stayed for one night - to begin with directions to the hotel were shocking - they said to once in town, follow the signs to the hotel, failing to note that the company has in fact two hotels in tavira - one in town and this one, 5 mins out of town, so we spent a frustrating 15 minutes... more

This was a nice suprise after a long day travelling. We only ate in the hotel and found the buffet good value for money (unless you only want a small meal) particularly if partnered with the very nice house wine. Breakfast was included in our room rate and was excellent. The room was very clean but the bed was a... more

extremely eficient and kind at the reception; housekeeping rather poor; lousy food quality at the restaurants (breakfast and dinner); bad bar and maintenace; very comfortable; very poor food variety at breakfast and dinner; boring entertainment; the best asset is the beach "Terra Estreita" wich is rechable from a litlle and beautiful trip by boat from the hotel's own pier. although... more

Our initial impressions of the Albacora weren't great: the reception staff were efficient but not friendly, we were welcomed with a long monologue on all the services and their costs. After a long day's journey across Portugal a greeting with a smile would have been nice. As we walked through the grounds to our room (in one of the converted... more

Just got back from a seven night holiday in the Algarve with my girlfriend. f you want to stay at this hotel you'll either need to have a rental car or shell out for a lot of taxi trips, though, as it's a fair way from the centre of Tavira. There is a courtesy shuttle bus, but it's pretty irregular.... more

We stayed for 7 nights in this hotel as part of our honeymoon. As other members mention, the hotel is not clearly indicated, although we did find it quite easily (we were driving a rental car). Some extra arrows could be helpful. Parking area was adequate. We arrived a bit early, but could already enter our room. There was a... more

One of the best hotels ever. I suggest kinda an appartment, it's amazing. With a backyard, great room. The food was great , and they're some parties in the hotel. It provide us discounts on parks and take us to the beach .. By an amazing beautiful view by the sea. One of the best beaches in Algarve. The pool... more

what a mission to find this place! terrible signage to find the hotel. we went over that damn bridge 3 times. be aware there is another Vila Gale in Tavira so make sure you know which one you are headed for. the hotel was excellent. very family orientated. we had dinner in the restaurant off the menu and it was... more