The 5-star award-winning Vila Joya Albufeira hotel is situated merely 6 minutes' stroll from Gale Beach and provides shuttle service, along with bicycles for rent. Located only 450 metres from Praia Gale Sandy Beach, this Albufeira resort offers a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like Church of Sant'Ana, approximately 5 km away.

The hotel is nestled in the Gale district, within a 6-km distance of Pau da Bandeira Viewpoint and around a 15-minute ride from the aquatic Zoomarine Park. The Vila Joya Albufeira offers proximity to such natural sights as Castelo Beach (2.1 km) and Praia do Evaristo Beach (1.6 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Praia da Balbina, which is just an 11-minute stroll away. Arrifes Beach is also 2.9 km away. The Vila Joya is steps away from Rotunda bus station.

The rooms overlook the ocean and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a minibar fridge. Climate control are featured for guests' comfort. Offering such amenities as hair dryers and free toiletries, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower.

Offering Japanese dishes, the à la carte restaurant features sea views. Drinks are available at the poolside bar. You may walk 5 minutes to Restaurant Vila Joya or eat by Pastelaria Colibri II, located a mere 650 metres away.