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Boliqueime

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Boliqueime

Boliqueime works well as a base: 10 minutes from Olhos de Água, 15km from EN125 Coastal Road.

Boliqueime is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 4,470, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Boliqueime sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Boliqueime to your route.

About Boliqueime

Boliqueime (European Portuguese pronunciation: [buliˈkɐjmɨ]) is a Portuguese village and freguesia ("civil parish"), located in the municipality of Loulé, in the region of Algarve. The population in 2011 was 4,973, in an area of 46.21 km². The urbanized core of the village is about 50 m to 95 m above sea level.

Read more Located in central Algarve, 27 km from Faro International Airport it is a well preserved small village less than 20 minutes away from both the inland city of Loulé, the seat of the municipality, and the coastal settlements of Vilamoura, a famed resort with marina, and Albufeira, a city by the sea with some of the most popular beaches in the region.

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Where is Boliqueime located?

Boliqueime is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1372 latitude, -8.1582 longitude.

What is the population of Boliqueime?

Boliqueime has a population of approximately 4,470 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
4,470
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.1372, -8.1582

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

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Worth the detour from Boliqueime

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Praia da Falésia

A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Vilamoura Marina

The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.

8 km · about 15 min drive

waterfall

Alte

One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.

12 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

EN125 Coastal Road

The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.

15 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Praia da Marinha

A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Benagil Sea Cave

A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Faro Cidade Velha

Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Silves Castle

Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Boliqueime

  • Right hereEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
  • 43 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 75 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
  • 78 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Boliqueime.

Olhos de Água

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 13,221

Paderne

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 3,304

Vilamoura

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 2,819

Ferreiras

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 7,267

Quarteira

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 24,420

Tunes

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 6,837

Albufeira

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 15,851

Loulé

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 17,930

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