Vila Galé Albacora

The hotel Vila GaléAlbacora is the result of the restoration of the former tuna fishing campArraial Ferreira Neto, where the “people of the sea” linked to tuna fishinglived from March to September.

Thishotel in Tavira, set in broad Natural Park of Ria Formosa, is thus anarchitectural witness to the way of life of fishermen and their families, whenthe typical Almadrava - the frame to capture the tuna - wasstill used.

Theold fishermen houses, workshops and warehouses gave place to 162 rooms withbeautiful views of the Ria Formosa. The existing chapel was preserved and isnow adapted for hosting weddings and christenings, as well as the old school,converted into a kids’ club. And the former bakery became a free small museumthat is open to the public.

Thisis where you can observe a model illustrating the great engineering work thatthe almadrava was and century-old documents of the AlgarveFisheries Company (Companhia de Pescarias do Algarve). As well as a videoshowing the tuna capture process.

Filledwith the region’s tradition, this hotel in Tavira also became an eco-hotel thathas received awards and recognition for its sustainable environmental practices.

Theactivities related to nature tourism and the outdoors, such as birdwatching,boat riding or extreme sports are a good way to harness the full potential ofthis place.

Withfree wi-fi, the Vila Galé Albacora hotel features two bars and two restaurantswhere tuna and the Algarve specialties could not fail to be the main dishes. Torelax, enjoy the spa with indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and massage rooms ofthis hotel in Tavira.

Andif you are dreaming of the sandy beaches that reach out of sight of the islandof Tavira, it takes only few steps from the Vila Galé Albacora hotel to get tothe pier where a boat will take you to paradise within minutes. The Barrilbeach with access via a picturesque tourist train and the boat trips to the Riawaters are not to be missed either.

Formore cultural moments, the center of Tavira promises an actual trip back intime, with its traces of Arab influence. Also, be sure to visit the RibeiraMarket and the Castle.

Ifyou play golf, the challenge is on the 18 holes’ greens: Benamor Golf, Quintade Cima, Quinta da Ria and Monte Rei Golf & Country Club - all of them nearthe Vila Galé Albacora hotel.

The hotel Vila GaléAlbacora is the result of the restoration of the former tuna fishing campArraial Ferreira Neto, where the “people of the sea” linked to tuna fishinglived from March to September.

Thishotel in Tavira, set in broad Natural Park of Ria Formosa, is thus anarchitectural witness to the way of life of fishermen and their families, whenthe typical Almadrava - the frame to capture the tuna - wasstill used.

Theold fishermen houses, workshops and warehouses gave place to 162 rooms withbeautiful views of the Ria Formosa. The existing chapel was preserved and isnow adapted for hosting weddings and christenings, as well as the old school,converted into a kids’ club. And the former bakery became a free small museumthat is open to the public.

Thisis where you can observe a model illustrating the great engineering work thatthe almadrava was and century-old documents of the AlgarveFisheries Company (Companhia de Pescarias do Algarve). As well as a videoshowing the tuna capture process.

Filledwith the region’s tradition, this hotel in Tavira also became an eco-hotel thathas received awards and recognition for its sustainable environmental practices.

Theactivities related to nature tourism and the outdoors, such as birdwatching,boat riding or extreme sports are a good way to harness the full potential ofthis place.

Withfree wi-fi, the Vila Galé Albacora hotel features two bars and two restaurantswhere tuna and the Algarve specialties could not fail to be the main dishes. Torelax, enjoy the spa with indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and massage rooms ofthis hotel in Tavira.

Andif you are dreaming of the sandy beaches that reach out of sight of the islandof Tavira, it takes only few steps from the Vila Galé Albacora hotel to get tothe pier where a boat will take you to paradise within minutes. The Barrilbeach with access via a picturesque tourist train and the boat trips to the Riawaters are not to be missed either.

Formore cultural moments, the center of Tavira promises an actual trip back intime, with its traces of Arab influence. Also, be sure to visit the RibeiraMarket and the Castle.

Ifyou play golf, the challenge is on the 18 holes’ greens: Benamor Golf, Quintade Cima, Quinta da Ria and Monte Rei Golf & Country Club - all of them nearthe Vila Galé Albacora hotel.