This hotel is a perfect retreat for small groups or couples who are looking to get way from the hustle and bustle of Vilamoura. Courses around this area also tend to be quieter.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
You can play at the following courses: Quinta da Ria, Quinta de Cima, Benamor, Castro Marim, Monte Rei.
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Where you can play
Quinta da Cima
Eighteen holes skilfully scattered around the Ria Formosa, dog legs left and right are characteristic of this course. Streams come into play on several holes.
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Quinta da Ria
This spectacular 18 hole golf course is in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and spreads along the Ria Formosa itself with a stunning view of the sea. The greens, smooth and undulating are well protected by bunkers.
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Benamor Golf Course
Benamor opened in 2000, the course is undulating but not hilly, accurate shot making is essential as the course architect tried to retain as much of the landscape as possible.
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Castro Marim Golfe & Country Club
Castro Marim enjoys superb views out to the mountain and over the Atlantic Ocean. An undulating course that has been designed to be enjoyed by any standard of golfer.
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Monte Rei Golf Club
The Monte Rei Golf Club is set in the picturesque foothills of the Eastern Algarve, with sweeping views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
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The Vila Galé Albacora has 157 well appointed rooms, the hotel has a unique architectural and cultural setting in the middle of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
More information on accommodationThe eastern part of the Algarve is relatively undiscovered and now has a good selection of hotels of which the Albacora is one. Located in a beautiful spot located in the midst of the Ria Formosa natural park, this hotel offers many of the usual facilities associated with hotels in the Algarve – outdoor and indoor pools, steam bath, a jacuzzi and several restaurants and bars – but also has a few idiosyncratic and quite interesting facets. These include a museum (on the history of tuna fishing in the area), a chapel and several buildings within the compound of great architectural and historical significance. There’s also a bus both to and from the beach and the adjoining city of Tavira. The hotel itself has 162 rooms and is within short driving distance of four good 18 hole golf courses.
Did you know?
The Vila Galé Albacora was originally the site of a fish market.
Location
Tavira (40 mins east of Faro Airport)
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