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Quelfes

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Quelfes

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.

About Quelfes

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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Where is Quelfes located?

Quelfes is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0600 latitude, -7.8216 longitude.

What is the population of Quelfes?

Quelfes has a population of approximately 17,253 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
17,253
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.0600, -7.8216

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

landmark

Faro Cidade Velha

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

EN125 Coastal Road

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

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Tavira

Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Vilamoura Marina

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

26 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Praia da Falésia

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Alte

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

37 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Praia da Marinha

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Quelfes

  • 16 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
  • 74 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.

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 Quelfes.

Laranjeiro

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 20,473

Olhão

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 29,239

Moncarapacho

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 8,545

Fuzeta

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 9,267

Estói

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 8,331

Faro

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 70,347

Luz

🇵🇹 Portugal

11 km awayPop. 3,627

São Brás de Alportel

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 11,153

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