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.
When to visit Quarteira
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.
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.
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 RM 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about RM 101 for a 5h 43m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around RM 70. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about RM 35 for a journey of 306 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Airports near Quarteira
Airlines serving Quarteira
Where to stay in Quarteira
Average rates range from around RM 474 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 512 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira
Most booked hotels in Quarteira
Hiring a car in Quarteira
Expect to pay RM 8.06 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 RM 96.64 and RM 128.85. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.