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
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.
