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Situated between Vilamoura and Faro in Portugal, Quarteira is one of the first places to become a resort destination in the Algarve region. First a small fishing village, the city became a favorite destination for many with the rise of modern hotel buildings in the 80's, and has a high turnover of tourists with its blue-flagged beaches. You can go horseback riding and do almost any kind of water sport on the quiet Quarteira beaches. Although the city’s history reaches as far back as Roman times, it's quite moden with a luxurious marina, dozens of golf courses, restaurants and bars. Virgin pine forests surround Quarteira, where fishing is still active, and it you can embrace nature here, especially if you take hiking trail called the Avenida Infante de Sagres. Quarteira is also a golfing paradise and makes you want to get on the golf course whether you are a novice or a professional.

Vilamoura, one of the closest neighbors of the city, is a great place to explore with interesting buildings, cobbled streets, marinas and cafes. If you want to see some history, you can visit the city's 13th-century cathedral surrounded by ramparts, examine the symmetrical city architecture created by the pyramid roofs, and walk through the colorful streets. There are also old settlements in the city where tombs dating back to the Bronze Age can be found. You can go to the nearest islands, such as Farol Island, with the ferries you can take from Faro. Loule, another place that’s close to the city, has a medieval castle dating back to the 8th century that charms visitors with its remains. Museu Municipal de Loule, which describes Quarteira's history, exhibits many archaeological finds from the region.

The closest airport to Quarteira is in Faro and the distance between them is roughly average of 27 kilometers. You can rent a car, take a taxi, or use a transfer service your hotel to get to Quarteira.