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Quarteira

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Quarteira

Quarteira works well as a base: 10 minutes from Almancil, 10km from EN125 Coastal Road.

Quarteira is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 24,420, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Quarteira 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 Quarteira to your route.

About Quarteira

Quarteira (pronounced [kwɐɾˈtɐjɾɐ], locally [kwɐɾˈteɾɐ]) is a Portuguese city, within the city and municipality (concelho) of Loulé in the Algarve. The population in 2011 was 21,798, in an area of 38.16 km².

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Quarteira offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Quarteira located?

Quarteira is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0695 latitude, -8.1006 longitude.

What is the population of Quarteira?

Quarteira has a population of approximately 24,420 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
24,420
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.0695, -8.1006

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Quarteira

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Vilamoura Marina

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

2 km · about 5 min 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

famous road

EN125 Coastal Road

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Faro Cidade Velha

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

16 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Alte

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

20 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Ria Formosa Natural Park

A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.

23 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Quarteira

  • Right hereEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
  • 51 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 80 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.

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 Quarteira.

Vilamoura

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 2,819

Almancil

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 11,291

Olhos de Água

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 13,221

Boliqueime

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 4,470

Loulé

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 17,930

Santa Bárbara de Nexe

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 4,087

Albufeira

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 15,851

Ferreiras

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 7,267

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