national park
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Faro, Portugal · Europe
Quelfes works well as a base: 5 minutes from Olhão, 5km from Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Quelfes is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 17,253, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Quelfes 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 Quelfes to your route.
Quelfes is a freguesia (parish) in the municipality of Olhão (Algarve, Portugal). The population in 2011 was 17,246, in an area of 28.20 km².
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Quelfes is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0600 latitude, -7.8216 longitude.
Quelfes has a population of approximately 17,253 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
11 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
26 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
31 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
37 km · about 45 min drive
beach
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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