Hotel Vila Gale Tavira

The Hotel Vila Galé, Tavira is housed in a modern, three- storey hotel set in the city centre, one block from the River Gilão and six kilometres from the nearest golf course. The 268 air-conditioned guestrooms extend to furnished balconies and feature terracotta-tiled floors with rugs, cream walls and dark blue furniture. All are equipped with satellite television, minibars and safes, and tiled bathrooms with baths, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

The Vila Gale is constructed around a central courtyard that features a swimming pool and children's pool, surrounded by palm trees, lawns and lounge chairs. Access to the onsite health club is available for a daily fee. The health club includes a heated pool under a domed ceiling, a spa tub, a steam room and a fitness centre equipped with a universal gym, cardio machines and free weights.

The Hotel Vila Galé, Tavira has massage services available. The hotel activities and entertainment staff provide year-round group activities and present shows in the Ali Ba Bar lounge, which also offers television, snooker and pool tables, darts, and Friday-night karaoke. A complimentary kids' club with games and play areas is open all year round. The Aladino dining room serves buffet breakfast and dinner all year round, with lunch buffets in winter. The adjacent Aladino Grill offers an a la carte dinner menu of grilled seafood and meat, with lunch available in summer. The hotel offers discounts at several nearby area golf courses, including the nearest, Benamor, which is six kilometres away. Guests can take the complimentary shuttle bus to a companion hotel, Vila Galé Albacora, four kilometres away, and explore the surrounding park of Ria Formosa. The Praia de Tavira beach, two kilometres from the hotel and accessible by ferry, offers water sports, restaurants and a clothing- optional section. Faro Airport is 25 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.