Quarteira travel guide

Quarteira Tourism | Quarteira Guide

You're Going to Love Quarteira

With a population of 18,783, Quarteira is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quarteira has to offer.

When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in March
Estimated hotel price
€38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in March
Estimated hotel price
€38
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Quarteira

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about €21 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 10 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 149 miles and will cost you around €30. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around €11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about €21 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 10 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 149 miles and will cost you around €30. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
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KLM
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SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
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Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Aer Lingus
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easyJet
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€231+
Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€98+
Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€153+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€174+
Dom Jose Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€125+
Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€176+

Hiring a car in Quarteira

Expect to pay €1.82 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.74 and €28.99. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Quarteira, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.82 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.74 and €28.99. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Quarteira, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.