Quarteira travel guide
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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. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 30h 40m.
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 AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about AED 95 for a 5h 43m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Budget and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about AED 29 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 AED 399 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 430 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 AED 6.80 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 AED 81.54 and AED 108.71. 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.