Quarteira is located next door to the famous resort of Vilamoura; it has grown since the 1960s from a small fishing village to a major tourist location. It acts as a dormitory for the many employees and companies engaged in the tourist industry.
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The architecture of Quarteira is dominated by tall blocks of holiday apartments that now dwarf the older area of the town. During the summer season the long open beach and the promenade with its shops and restaurants comes to life.
The market hall offers the catch of the day from the Atlantic Ocean and a good choice of other fresh local products. Every Wednesday a local fair and gipsy market attracts people from all over the region.
