Quarteria

Quarteira, Vilamoura’s neighbouring resort is located 2 kilometres east of Vilamoura marina, a short walk along the beach.

The resort of Quarteira has a local fishing community, where you can regularly see the fishermen at work on the western side of the beach. The local catches can be bought from the nearby fish market early each morning.

The palm lined promenade known as the ‘Marginal’ is a popular place to walk, stopping to relax at one of the many outdoor terraces of the restaurants, cafes and bars.

The beach at Quarteira is long and sandy; the water is calmed by breakwaters making it ideal and safe for children to bathe in. There are various water sports available from the beach including windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, water-skiing and jet-skiing.

Every Wednesday a gypsy market is held in Quarteira which is a very popular tourist attraction. Popular buys are leather goods, pottery, wickerwork, embroidered linens and jewellery.

Quarteira is within easy reach of the championship golf courses in the region.