|  Hotel Information Vila Galé Tavira:
 Hotel Vila Galé Tavira is comfortable and tastefully decorated with Portuguese Arabian influences, a 4 Star with a touch of class. Located in the heart of Tavira, truly, one of the most beautiful and authentic towns of the Algarve, with interesting architecture and places to sit and enjoy the view over the city and the river. The untouched beaches on the island in front of Tavira can be reached by boat in the summer months and by bus shuttle during the rest of the year. Also very suitable for Golf holidays as the excellent Golf courses of the eastern Algarve are within easy reach.
Our recommendation:
The hotel is perfect for all who want to get away from the more main stream resorts and want to discover a city of culture and sights. As the hotel is near the excellent golf courses of the eastern Algarve, also very suitable for golfers.
Your Hotel in Tavira:
Vila Galé Tavira
Rua 4 de Outubro
8800-362 Tavira | | |
| | |  Location:
Hotel Vila Galé Tavira is situated in the city centre of Tavira, opposite the new market.
Distances & Travel Information:
Faro Airport: 35km
Tavira City Centre : 300m
Spanish border: 30km
Golf course: Benamor Golf, Quinta Da Ria & Quinta Da Cima Golf, 8 km
Station: 1.5km
Bar, Disco: 500m
Beach:
Ilha De Tavira beach is reached by a ferry boat and is definitely worth the visit. In summer the boat leaves from the river Gilão, 200 m from the hotel
Long stretch of fine sand, with beautiful panoramic views of the ocean. | | |
| | |  Area information Tavira:
Tavira is said to be the architecturally most beautiful and authentic city at the Algarve. The many churches, white houses with their ornate chimneys, the `roman` bridge over the Gilão river characterize the appearance of the city. You should by no means miss the guided city tour through the Câmara Obscura inside the former watertower of Tavira. On the island Ilha de Tavira in the nature reserve Ria Formosa you can find your inner balance and completely relax while at the same time it offers you the ideal conditions for wind and kite surfing.
Distance to Faro airport: ~35km
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| | |  Restaurant Tips:
A Ver Tavira – Portuguese Tapas and A-lá-Carte, next to the castle, great views over Tavira
Quatro Aguas – fresh fish and seafood, at the harbour, closed on Mondays
Portas do Mar – specialising in fresh fish and seafood, at the harbour next to Quatro Aguas, closed on Tuesdays
Nightlife:
UBI – Disco, Rua Almirante Candido dos Reis
BUBI BAR – behind the market „Docas“
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| | |  Our expert tips for your holidays in and around Tavira:
A visit of the Dark Chamber ("Câmara Obscura") in the former watertower of Tavira. Up there, do not miss the small park of the Castle from where you have a great view over Tavira and the Ria Formosa.
A walk through Tavira´s "Rive Gauche", the eastern side of the river with its many local styled restaurants.
Palacio da Galeria with interesting Arts expositions
A trip by boat to the Ilha de Tavira with its endless fine sandy beaches. In summer, the boat leaves from the city centre next to the old market.
In summer, open-air concerts in the old factory "Fabrica Balsense" and an open-air cinema festival (original versions) in the Monastery.
Pego do Inferno - beautiful Waterfall der das Baden. At the highway exit Tavira, follow the signs for 3km.
A trip to the small and authentic village Cacela Velha (ca. 10 km), located directly above the see with wonderful views. Enjoy fresh oysters on the main square of the village or a drink in the beautiful "Café Azul" with arabic influences.
A trip to the nearby fishermen` s village Santa Luzia (ca. 5 km), where you can have excellent fresh fish in the many small restaurants.
A trip to Olhao (ca. 18 km) with its lively Saturday market and a visit to the Parque Natural Ria Formosa („Quinta do Marim“) – there you can find the famous Water Dogs („cão de agua“). In winter, you can observe a lot of birds there.
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Please contact us for more information:
Email:info@bookportugal.com
Tel.: 00351/ 289 001 695 (Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 18:00 GMT)
Hotline:
UK: 020 7 0999 620
USA: 212 461 3650 | |
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