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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quarteira has to offer.
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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 31h 20m.
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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $34 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 127 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Sixt and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 150 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Quarteira
Airlines serving Quarteira
Where to stay in Quarteira
Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 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 $2.94 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 $35.27 and $47.02.