Golden Club Cabanas is located on the waterfront, at the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, with magnificent views of the lagoon, close to the historical town of Tavira and to six golf courses, and 40 km away from the international airport of Faro.
This is the best protected region in the Algarve, hosting the warmest bathing waters in Portugal. Golden Club Cabanas proves the ideal base for exploring the Eastern reaches of the Algarve, for active holidays in the midst of nature, as well as for walking, hiking, cycling and boat trips, whether in family or in groups.
The resort provides three swimming pools, sauna, Turkish baths, Jacuzzi, exercise room, beach volleyball and multisport courts, boat to the beach, restaurant, bars, Children’s Club, sports and evening entertainment, and a low-rise aparthotel.
Our self-catering apartments provide more living space than a typical hotel room, as well as the freedom to make your own meals. We have studios and 1-bedroom apartments designed for beach and nature holidays, with a clean, simple and functional style, in three-storey buildings set around gardens. All apartments have verandas or terraces, a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette, air-conditioning and television.
Our restaurant provides a healthy, flavoursome and varied buffet (self-service) in a relaxed atmosphere. Our kitchen serves up a very Portuguese taste with an international appeal, with options drawing on the Mediterranean, Portuguese and Algarve cuisines, including dishes sure to appeal to any age range.
From April to October, every night we have performances with live music, guest artists, magicians, shows by our team of entertainers, or karaoke, dance and other competitions for you and your friends and family to get involved in. From November to March, we also stage evening entertainment several nights a week.
Notes:
Children aged 4 to 12 can enjoy our children’s entertainment program from April to October.
Due to Ria Formosa Nature Reserve restrictions, there is no bar or sanitation facilities on our beach. Should you prefer, you may catch a (paid) boat from the other side of Cabanas village to enjoy a beach with a bar and restrooms.
Apartments are cleaned every two days, towels changed twice a week, and bedding changed once a week. Access to some apartments involves climbing stairs, so please contact us if you have mobility issues. Photos shown are for illustration only – actual apartments may vary.
Services and important information
Opening and closing dates
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The opening and closing dates of some of our facilities that are closed during the winter, such as A Vela Bar or Kids' Club, may vary from year to year. If you are planning your holidays for the months of April, May or October and wish to use these facilities, please consult us before booking.
Accommodation
- Check-in after 4pm. Check-out before 11am.
- Cleaning of the apartments every two days. Towels changed twice per week. Bedding changed once per week.
- Housekeeping does not include dishwashing and tidying the kitchen.
- Our buildings are three storeys high and those at the far end of the Sunset Sector are 500 m away from the restaurant. Access to some apartments involves climbing stairs (some buildings do not have elevators). Please get in touch before making your reservation if you have any difficulties walking or climbing stairs.
- Architecture, equipment, furniture and decoration vary. Photos shown on this website are for illustration only.
- No pets (sorry).
Beach on the Island of Cabanas
- Clients should bring their own beach towels.
- The boat to the beach is free and exclusive to our guests. Boat timetables are available in the reception in accordance with the weather and the season of the year.
- After crossing the lagoon by boat, there is a lovely walk to the beach - 200 to 400 metres, depending on the tide. Occasionally, at high tide, you may need to walk a very short distance with water below your knees – easy, refreshing and fun.
- Due to Ria Formosa Nature Reserve restrictions, there is no bar or sanitation facilities on the beach. Should you prefer, you may catch a (paid) boat from the other side of Cabanas village to enjoy a beach with a bar and restrooms.
Kids' Club
- Children’s entertainment program from April to October for guests aged between 4 and 12.
Swimming pools
- Timetable: 9am - 7h30pm.
- Free access to the outdoor swimming pools. Clients should bring their own pool towels.
- Please do not reserve sunbeds.
Health Club
- Timetable: 9am - 7pm.
- Free access to the indoor pool and jacuzzi (heated from October to May). The indoor pool requires the wearing of a bathing hat; clients should bring their own pool towels.
- Gym: the access and use of gym costs €5,00 per person/day.
- Massages: via prior booking at the Health Club reception.
Other resort facilities and services
- Restaurant and bars – Please see the opening hours on display in the reception.
- Free wifi for our guests in the lobby, bar terraces and lake-pool deck.
- To access our facilities and services, guests should wear the wristband they receive when they check in.
Further information
- Street parking free of charge.
- SPAR supermarket 400 m from the resort.
- Regular public bus to and from Tavira – bus stop at the entrance of the resort.