A guide to Galé, Albufeira (the central Algarve) — its profile, beaches and where to stay nearby.
Galé is in the municipality of Albufeira, in the central Algarve, and is known for golden-cliff beach near Albufeira, calm sands, families and couples.
For a holiday in Galé, the ideal is to stay in the towns with the most choice in the area — with direct booking on Homing, cheaper than Airbnb and Hotels.com.
Galé is in the municipality of Albufeira, in the central Algarve, in southern Portugal. It is known for golden-cliff beach near Albufeira, calm sands, families and couples.
Galé is popular with families, couples and groups, for the atmosphere of golden-cliff beach near Albufeira, calm sands, families and couples. If you're after that kind of holiday, it makes an excellent base. For more accommodation, also consider the neighbouring towns with availability.
There's plenty of accommodation across the central Algarve. See the 'where to stay nearby' section below or explore Albufeira and the central Algarve.
The Algarve has 17 standout beaches a short distance away. See the Algarve beaches to choose your stretch of sand.
Galé is served by Faro airport. It is typically under an hour by car; hiring a car pays off for visiting several beaches and towns.
May, June and September offer warm weather and fewer crowds; July and August are the peak, with more buzz and demand. Off season, the town is quieter and accommodation prices fall.
Yes. Galé is especially well suited to families, couples and groups, for its profile of golden-cliff beach near Albufeira, calm sands, families and couples. See the accommodation in the nearby towns to find the right home for your group.
Choose one of the towns with availability in the area, open the home you prefer and complete the booking on Homing, our official partner. Payment is secure, with no hidden fees, and it's cheaper than Airbnb or Hotels.com.
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