Hotel Vila Galé Tavira
Tavira
The four-star Vila Gale hotel is located in the centre of Tavira, next to the Gilão River, just a few hundred yards from the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, and within walking distance from the shopping district and the promenade cafés of Tavira. The hotel is blessed with breathtaking views along the Algarve coastline and the across the Ria Formosa Natural Park, gracing the hotel with one of the most privileged locations in the region. The Vila Gale Tavira is made up of 268 rooms and suites, half of which has the benefit of a pool view whilst the remainder have views across the fishing town and the shoreline beyond. Facilities at the hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre, a restaurant and a bar and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the property. For those looking to just rest and relax when not on the golf course, the hotel offers the all-inclusive concept which has proved very popular since its inception.
Faro Airport
39km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
8°C - 32°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£40
Hashtag Guide
About The Area
Vila Nova de Cacela is a brilliant Eastern Algarve base for a golf holiday, especially for golfers who want quieter surroundings than Vilamoura or Albufeira, but still want excellent courses, beaches and sunshine. It sits close to Cacela Velha, the Ria Formosa and the Spanish border, giving the area a more peaceful, authentic feel than the busier central Algarve.
The big golf draw is Quinta da Ria, set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout with Atlantic Ocean and Cacela Velha Beach views, plus strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. Next door, Quinta de Cima adds a more demanding championship-style test, also an 18-hole layout set among lakes, streams, trees and open Algarve landscapes.
Away from golf, this part of the Algarve is made for slower, scenic exploring. Golfers can visit Praia de Cacela Velha, the fortress, the church and viewpoints around Cacela Velha, while nearby Tavira offers historic streets, riverside restaurants, boat trips and access to Ria Formosa islands. The area is also good for cycling, birdwatching, seafood, beach days and day trips to Vila Real de Santo António or across to Spain.
For Hashtag Golf Travel customers, Vila Nova de Cacela works best as a quieter Algarve golf holiday, a winter-sun escape, or a relaxed coastal golf break with strong courses and excellent off-course scenery.
