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Quarteira, Portugal
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Quarteira is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 24,420. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Quarteira
Quarteira is a Portuguese civil parish, in the municipality (concelho) of Loulé in the Algarve. The population in 2011 was 21,798, in an area of 38.16 km².
People
Climate
| Population | 24,420 |
| Population Density | 1,307 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0695°, -8.1006° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Faro |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.2 inches (538 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quarteira
Quarteira is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 24,420. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Quarteira
Quarteira has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0695°N, 8.1006°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 881 | CADIZ | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Quarteira has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Quarteira
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica do 2º e 3º Ciclo São Pedro do Mar | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Dom Dinis | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Doutora Laura Ayres | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica da Fonte Santa | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica do 1º Ciclo e Jardim de Infância de Abelheira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica de Quarteira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Dona Francisca de Aragão | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quarteira
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvor FM | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Lagoa | local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUA FM | electric, groove | MP3 |
Museums in Quarteira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algarve Life Sciences Center | ||||
| Casa Memória da N2 | ||||
| Casa-Museu João de Deus | ||||
| Consciencia | ||||
| Exposição Cortiça | ||||
| Faro story spot | ||||
| Galeria de Arte e Bar | ||||
| In The Pink - Galeria Fotografia | ||||
| Minimuseu | ||||
| Museu Casa Rosa | ||||
| Museu de Arqueologia de Loulé | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel | ||||
| Museu do Traje e das Tradições | ||||
| Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia | ||||
| Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia | ||||
| Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Arqueologia | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Faro | ||||
| Museu Regional do Algarve | ||||
| Palacete Belmarço | ||||
| Polo Museológico de Salir |
Libraries in Quarteira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Distrital de Faro | 0.0 | |||||
| Arquivo Municipal de Albufeira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Campus da Penha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Viegas Gregório | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Faro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Manuel Francisco do Estanco Louro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Lídia Jorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Sophia de Mello Breyner | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quarteira
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado da Guia | |||||
| Mercado de Alte | |||||
| Mercado de Estoi | |||||
| Mercado de Loulé | |||||
| Mercado de Loulé | |||||
| Mercado de Pêra | |||||
| Mercado de Tunes | |||||
| Mercado do Fruta | |||||
| Mercado do Peixe | |||||
| Mercado Mensal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Munícipal das Ferreiras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Albufeira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de São Bras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Algoz |
Hotels in Quarteira
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quarteira
69 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Quarteira
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Quarteira
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quarteira
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Quarteira
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quarteira
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quarteira
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Quarteira
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Quarteira
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Quarteira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveja Artesanal Marafada | ||||
| Cerveja Marafada |
Stadiums & Teams in Quarteira
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quarteira
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | FAO | Large Airport |
| Portimão Airport | PRM | Medium Airport |
| Aerodromo de Ourique | — | Small Airport |
| Courela do Outeiro Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lagos Airfield ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Martim Longo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira UL | — | Small Airport |
| Pista do Belo | — | Small Airport |
| Praia Verde Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Quarteira
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT |
Treatment Centers in Quarteira
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Sul |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quarteira
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Igreja de São Pedro do Mar |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Quarteira?
Quarteira has a population of 24,420 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,307 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quarteira?
Quarteira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.2 inches.