Introduction to Quarteira
Another once upon a time small fishing village that has grown since the 1960s into a major tourist location. Tall blocks of holiday apartments now dwarf the older area of the town. As it lies next door to the well-known and popular Vilamoura holiday resort it acts as a dormitory location for the many employees and companies involved in the tourist trade. However, it also enjoys its own loyal tourists who return annually to make use of its long open sandy beach and promenade. A little to the east of the town is Fonte Santa where a natural spring is said to have healing qualities. Reasonably close to Quarteira is the inland town of Almancil that is also a centre for service companies. The administrative town of the area is Loulé.

Quarteira Weather Forecast

Quarteira (Area Map)

Quarteira Photos
Sea · Beach

Useful Quarteira Telephone Numbers
Town Hall (Loulé) - 289 515 000
Fire Brigade - 289 323 132
Police - 289 462 782
Emergency Treatment - 289 313 665
Ambulance - 289 323 132
Tourist Office - 289 389 209

Quarteira Restaurants
Selected list for Quarteira area

Useful Quarteira Facts
Distance from Faro Airport - 26 Kms
Postal Code - 8125

Algarve Towns
Albufeira · Almancil · Alvor · Armação de Pera · Carvoeiro · Faro · Lagoa · Lagos · Loulé · Monchique · Olhão · Portimão · Sagres · Silves · Tavira · Vilamoura · Vila Real de Santo António