Vila Gale Albacora,
Tavira, Algarve, Portugal |
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The Vila Gale Albacora is a gem of a hotel in a quiet serene location, 20 minutes east of Faro, and just a five-minute drive from the delightful town of Tavira in the Eastern Algarve.
The Albacora is the result of the restoration of old fishermen's houses in the Ria Formosa National Park. Among many unique features, you can catch the hotel's boat for the two minute sailing across to the superb island beach opposite or to Tavira! This is an excellent choice for couples and families looking for a quiet restful holiday in natural surroundings and is the ideal base from which to explore the new top quality golf courses that this area close to the Spanish border is producing (5 minutes to Benamor, 10 minutes to Quinta da Ria and Quinta da Cima, 20 minutes to Castro Marim and Monte Rei). The hotel is closed from 01 Nov 11 - 28 Feb 2012. |
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Quinta da Ria
The front nine is extremely pleasant but not too challenging, with a nice mix of holes Full details
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Quinta de Cima
Designed by famous American architect Rocky Roquemore, the course is a wonderful test of golf in a beautiful countryside setting amongst almond and carob trees Full details
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Benamor
Offering superb sea and mountain views, the course is not long but tricky, with undulating fairways running between the olive groves and with some challenging par-3s and 5s Full details
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Castro Marim
Overlooking River Guadiana near the historic town of Castro Marim close to the Spanish border, this superbly designed course runs through undulating hills dotted with pines and has wonderful river, sea and mountain views Full details
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Monte Rei
The plans are for a village of luxury houses (€€€), a five-star hotel and two golf courses Full details
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Quinta do Vale
Quinta do Vale overlooks the Guadiana River separating Portugal from Spain Full details
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Costa Esuri West
Over 7,300 yards long of American style, with very wide fairways, and exquisite shaping of the greens, with spectacular views to Portugal and to the Guadiana River Full details
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El Rompido North
Although fairly flat care must be taken as water comes into play on a number of holes and the beautiful pine trees that define the fairways are sure to penalise any wayward tee shots Full details
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Islantilla
The three nines meander through the pinewoods and many holes enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic Full details
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Isla Canela
This is easily walkable with only a little undulation Full details
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El Rompido South
Once you get out into the back nine the course does open up so you can get the big guns out! A wonderful place to play with far reaching views of the coast and the tidal waterway, and reminiscent of the great Quinta do Lago courses Full details
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Bellavista
The front nine is not long and has narrow fairways and small greens Full details
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Costa Esuri East
The course is well integrated in the slope towards the salt marshes of the Guadiana River, and with views to the sea and the town of Ayamonte Full details
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