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
€37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in March
Estimated hotel price
€37
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 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Quarteira include American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Quarteira from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.

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 €24 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and AIRAUTO , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around €24. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 306 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Quarteira include American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Quarteira from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.

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 €24 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and AIRAUTO , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around €24. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 306 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around €108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €148 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)
€259+
Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€150+
Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€163+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€185+
Dom Jose Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€132+
Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€247+

Hiring a car in Quarteira

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.08 and €28.10. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.08 and €28.10. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.