Category: Nature > Beach
District: Faro > Loulé > Quarteira > Vilamoura
Quarteira Beach stretches along the urban front of the town of Quarteira, in the municipality of Loulé. It is integrated into this cosmopolitan area, benefiting from immediate proximity to one of the main avenues, Avenida Infante Sagres, which runs along part of its length. Its central position in the coastal area allows direct and easy access from the surrounding residential and leisure areas.
This beach is distinguished by its vast and continuous golden sandy stretch, extending for over two kilometers. Along its length, the sandy strip is punctuated by several groynes. These stone structures divide the beach into smaller sections, influencing tidal dynamics and creating different environments along the coast.
Quarteira, once a simple fishing village, has transformed into a renowned bathing destination. Quarteira Beach plays a central role in this transformation, becoming particularly popular among Portuguese visitors from the 1960s onwards. Its extensive sandy beach and favorable climatic conditions decisively contributed to establishing its tradition as a prime holiday location.
Situated in the heart of an urban area, Quarteira Beach offers an environment that combines the tranquility of the seaside with the vibrancy of the city. Its integration into the urban fabric ensures the presence of various support infrastructures for bathers. The beach is equipped to receive a large number of visitors and provides facilities aimed at ensuring comfort and accessibility for all, including people with reduced mobility.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.066835,-8.1043622
Coordinates DMS: 37°04'0.6"N 08°06'15.7"W