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Incorporated as a city in 1999, Quarteira is located in the municipality of Loule, in the Algarve region of Portugal. This once quaint and rustic fishing village grew into a coastal city as well as a popular destination for tourists and home owners alike. Being located next to the ever popular resort town of Vilamoura makes this city a prime location for purchasing Quarteira property.

One of the draws for tourists and residents alike is the long beach that stretches over two kilometers in length from the Ria Formosa marshlands in the east all the way along the coast nearly to Faro. Offshore breakwaters serve to keep the water calm and balmy all year around. The beachfront is in Quarteira is particularly appealing. Lined with palms there are a myriad of restaurants and bars and in the cool of the evening locals set up stalls along the promenade to sell souvenirs and crafts.

An explosion in growth has seen the city of Quarteira and the neighboring city of Vilamoura grow together and the boundary between them is almost indistinguishable. As a result many people choose to live in Quarteira where property values are slightly less expensive but where they are close enough to enjoy all that Vilamoura has to offer.

The old quarter of Quarteira is a popular place for renting holiday property as this section of town has retained much of its old world charm. Daily fish and meat markets swell to the Wednesday market which includes a variety of handicrafts for sale as well as produce and other consumable items.

If you choose to stay in the area of Quarteira you’ll not lack for things to occupy yourself. From the usual array of water sports to deep sea fishing or dolphin watching, the calm waters of the ocean offer more than just cooling off from the sun. Relaxing on the beach can also turn into exercise as the popular Animation Programme encourages loungers to get up and exercise or participate in yoga. There are also a variety of festivals that explore and celebrate the various aspects of Portuguese culture.

Exploring outside the city reveals an additional variety of recreational activities. Like much of the Algarve region there are a variety of golf courses nearby and all are of excellent quality and provide challenges for all levels of play. In addition, the vastly popular Aquashow attraction located in Almancil has water slides, water roller coasters and wave pools to offer the adventurous visitor. The quaint town of Loulé lies a short distance to the north and is famous for its Saturday market as well as a wealth of historical sites to be explored. To the east of Quarteira is Fonte Santa which is a hot spring that is believed to posses healing properties. Finally, Quarteira is uniquely positioned fairly close to the Spanish border therefore day trips to border Spanish towns provide alternate activities.

Today Quarteira is a modern cosmopolitan city that caters to the tourist industry. Surrounding the city are a variety of high rise apartments that provide ample housing for those wishing to purchase in the area or simple buy to let. While it remains a fairly inexpensive family resort area there are also a variety of other properties available from palatial villas overlooking the ocean to inland properties that focus on privacy.

Quarteira is a modern city that offers both the tourist and resident an affordable place to live while still having access to all that the Algarve region has to offer. Its unique location in the Algarve and next to the quaint resort town of Vilamoura makes Quarteira a logical choice for those who wish to move into an area with modern conveniences but still remain slightly off the beaten tourist path.