Overview
Quarteira is an Algarve beach city offering wide, clean sands without the crowds of neighbouring Albufeira. The adjacent Vilamoura resort adds five golf courses, a marina with 845 berths, an international casino, and nightlife—all within a short taxi ride of more affordable Quarteira accommodations.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nightlife
Before you go
Activities
Vilamoura offers five golf courses, boat trips, casino, and marina nightlife. Aquashow water park near Quarteira has Europe's highest freefall slide.
Food
Traditional Portuguese cuisine and fresh fish markets coexist with English pub food along the promenade. Wednesday local markets sell produce, fish, and Algarve specialties.
Shopping
Wednesday gypsy market and produce market in Quarteira. Vilamoura has designer boutiques. Local embroidered crafts are widely available.
Transport
Nearest railway station is Loulé on CP regional lines; buses connect Quarteira to Faro airport and coastal towns. Taxis to Vilamoura cost €4-5.