Quarteira, Coastal civil parish in Loulé municipality, Algarve region, Portugal.
Quarteira spans 38.16 square kilometers along the Atlantic Ocean coastline, featuring 5.5 kilometers of Blue Flag beaches with golden sand and calm waters that attract thousands of visitors annually during summer months.
King Denis granted a charter to Quarteira on November 15, 1297, officially recognizing the settlement and providing it with certain rights and privileges, while the area shows evidence of Roman occupation through archaeological ruins at nearby Cerro da Vila.
The town celebrates its maritime heritage through annual Marchas Populares festivals in June and maintains a daily fish market where fresh seafood from local fishermen showcases traditional Portuguese coastal life and culinary practices.
Quarteira offers comprehensive tourist amenities including hotels, restaurants, shops, and transportation links to Faro airport, while the marina provides recreational boating opportunities and the town serves as an ideal base for exploring other Algarve destinations.
Despite modern tourism development transforming this former fishing village into a popular resort destination, Quarteira retains its traditional Portuguese character through local markets, ceramics crafts, and everyday life centered around maritime activities.
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