Hotel Vila Galé Ampalius
Vilamoura
The Vila Gale Ampalius opened its doors in 1992 and has been a hit ever since with holidaymakers and golfers to the region. After undergoing several renovation projects since, the Vila Gale Ampalius is still one of the most sought after hotels for those visiting Vilamoura for the value it offers, the proximity to the Marina and the excellent Vila Gale signature service. The hotel is one of the biggest in the town with 357 rooms and suites divided across 10 floors and residents can be assured of a warm welcome by the reception staff with many making an effort to know your name before you leave. Facilities at this four-star hotel include a large, manicured lawn and swimming pool area to relax on, a lounge area within the large, stylish lobby, a games room, hairdressing salon, boutique offering the essentials, cosy bar and an air-conditioned restaurant serving local Portuguese and international delicacies. The hotel has its own car park as well as a garage for guests arriving by car, but with free transfers to Vilamoura’s six courses, there is very little need for you to hire any transport.
Faro Airport
24km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
5°C - 35°C
Cost of a Beer:
£4
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£30
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About The Area
Almancil is one of the Algarve’s best bases for a Portugal golf holiday, especially if your group wants easy access to the famous Golden Triangle without staying directly inside one resort. Sitting inland between Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura, Almancil puts golfers close to some of the Algarve’s most prestigious courses, beaches, restaurants and luxury hotels. Visit Portugal describes the central Algarve area between Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo as one of the region’s most luxurious and best-equipped areas for golf.
For golf, Almancil is perfectly placed. Quinta do Lago offers the South, North and Laranjal courses, while Vale do Lobo is known for its Royal and Ocean courses, including spectacular coastal holes by the Atlantic. Quinta do Lago is around 15 minutes from Faro International Airport, and Vale do Lobo is also less than 30 minutes from Faro and the airport, which makes transfers simple for UK golfers.
Away from the course, Almancil gives you plenty of choice. We would recommend São Lourenço Church for its beautiful azulejo tilework, a beach afternoon at Quinta do Lago or Vale do Lobo, and a walk through the Ria Formosa boardwalks and nature trails. For evenings, Almancil is a great food base, with easy access to stylish resort dining, beach clubs and traditional Algarve restaurants.
Our tip: choose Almancil if your group wants a flexible Algarve golf break with championship golf, short transfers and brilliant dining close by.
