Quarteira is located on the eastern side of Quarteira, right in front of the famous 2 km long Blue Flag beach, and has developed into a popular holiday destination since the 1960s, mainly due to its long sandy beach and unique climate. As for gastronomy, Quarteira offers a number of Mediterranean restaurants serving the famous fresh fish of the Algarve coast and seafood typical of the region. In addition to the long, fine, golden sand of Quarteira's famous beach, there is the famous promenade, inviting long seaside walks, and numerous typical Algarve restaurants. You will also benefit from the many services and amenities that Quarteira offers. If you fancy a trip to the Vilamoura Marina or are even a boating enthusiast, you are only a 10-minute drive from the Vilamoura Marina. Here are some approximate distances to some places and services:
- Vilamoura International College: approx. 18 minutes away
- Vilamoura Tennis Academy: approx. 9 minutes away
- Vilamoura Sailing School: approx. 10 minutes away
- Vilamoura Equestrian Centre: approx. 15 minutes
- Vilamoura Marina: approx. 10 minutes
- Vilamoura Golf Courses: approx. 10 minutes
- Shopping and services: a few minutes' walk away
- Falésia Beach: approx. 11 minutes
- Vilamoura Private Clinic: approx. 9 minutes
- Loulé Private Clinic: 17 minutes
- Lusíadas Hospital Vilamoura: approx. 10 minutes
- Gambelas Hospital (HPA): approx. 25 minutes
- Loulé Train Station: approx. 20 minutes
- Faro International Airport: approx. 25 minutes
- Lisbon: approx. 2h30m (A22 motorway)
- Access to the A22 motorway in less than 20 minutes, which connects the entire Algarve.