Beachside city: a DETAILED look at Quarteira, Algarve

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi guys, I made two errors here - ONE I forgot to add in the real estate details of the development behind me (please check the description for details) and I talked about high schools - see the description for a full explanation of what a Portuguese high school really is - I've also made another video about Portuguese Schools: kzbin.info/www/bejne/morIfWyiqq6rbK8

[@ITSBurgerPT]

I lived in quarteira since I was 9 till I was 21, I know every single place in this video, every road, every part of the beach, everything. Very nostalgic

[@willie549]

Do you remember what a 💩 hole it was 24 years ago. Or are you too young.

[@ITSBurgerPT]

@@willie549 im to young, although I do remember seeing literal human shit often, used to have a lot of homeless(comparatively speaking) back in the day

[@willie549]

@ITSBurgerPT Exactly. Lots of Social housing. It really has transformed into a beautiful place. It always had a beautiful beach though.

[@ianashton1226]

Love Quarteira. When I first started visiting nearby Vila Sol 20 yrs ago we used to spend most time in Vilamoura. Gradually we spent more time in Quartiera and now v rarely go to Vilamoura. Fabulous promenade, wonderful restaurants and bars, gorgeous beach, interesting shops, chilled people.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for sharing Ian 👍🏼

[@willie549]

22 years ago was hole. All it had for itself was the beach

[@ogator8642]

Thanks for the video. I have spent five winters in Quarteira and I am crazy for the place. I am overly-protective and many parts of the video bothered me. Quarteira is nothing like Vilamoura which is a snobby, overpriced tourist trap--pretty and pleasant but ridiculously overpriced. My favourite parts of Quarteira are the boardwalk--(everyone walks on the boardwalk) and the people. The Wednesday farmer's market is outstanding. The people at the fish market are more fun than a comedy club. There are so many fabulous places to eat in Quarteira that it is impossible to mention them all. My favourites are Bambi, Em Casa, Social, Casa da Madeira and A Cabane for all you can eat mussels at Friday lunch. La Plage is a place to have an Abotanado (large espresso) right on the beach. One day, we saw dolphins playing 150 metres off the shore. Sitting in a restaurant, one strikes up conversations with people from all over the world There are lots of Brazilians in Quarteira so put an eee on your Boa tarde. Quarteira is not the least bit ugly unless you find the beach, trees, sun and wine ugly. It is crazy to criticize a place for building housing for people who want housing.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cool, thanks for sharing, it's great to hear how much you love the place!

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Great sales pitch! Thanks for sharing your detailed opinion.

[@sukyh.3021]

Thanks for this detailed vlog on Quarteira. Have been considering to have our summer vacation there. Love how you show it in on the map in details 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome, Suky! Enjoy your holiday. Have you considered any activities to do?

[@zsuzsy83]

We love Quarteira, also have an apartment nearby the beach 😍 Beautiful place ❤

[@dianagodinho2880]

My parents have an apartment in Quarteira and it is so much more affordable than the newer buildings. Those prices are pretty steep but if they're facing the ocean its probably worth it. :) I do love this city, can't wait to go back in a couple of months!!

[@Sergevdb28]

I live there. Really looking forward to this one! Enjoy a lovely Sunday Nick!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Serge 👍🏼

[@Kevz8611]

Wife and I were just a little north of Quarteira on Tuesday. In the middle of Quarteira and Loule, walking everywhere. Lol.. Having coffee and pastries, and then a Bifana (strange order) hahaha.. Those small unknown bar/restaurants are the best! She had a good birthday.

[@frankmealha8918]

The building you had the water problem in is the same building we have an apartment in. We have been there since 1983, never had a problem.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Well we certainly did in 2010. Lucky you.

[@libertinoradio4597]

I'd love to see a video of Algarve/Lagos activities for kids. You probably won't have time to make one before we get there (the 26th) but I reckon it would be very popular. Anyway learning much of interest and useful bits with every post. Great quality. Thank you.

[@paoloteixeira7197]

Quarteira has also a charming old city, it worths to invest in this part of the town ! I think Quarteira is the perfect combo between airport distance, old town, modern town, and last but not the least there's local people living there all the year.

[@willie549]

Old city?

[@paoloteixeira7197]

@@willie549 old town I mean

[@willie549]

@paoloteixeira7197 I was there 23 years ago. And can't believe how different it is now compared to then. It's completely transformed. I always thought back then that it had the potential to be something special

[@naturesambiancetreehouses8730]

Love your editing skills

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks!

[@bridpentony]

Quarteira is the best place in the Algarve … in my view… I’ve been researching and exploring for years on where to buy a second home… I’ve now bought in that new “expensive “ beachfront development under construction in Quarteira… !! Worth the price tag I believe for the location on the fab Fuerte Novo beach and everything you need close by… can’t wait to move there.. great to see you reviewing the place btw…👍😎

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Brid. I hope all goes well with your new apartment! That development looks incredible, I often go paddling down on Forte Novo.

[@jupiterinaries6150]

Nah too many Brazilians. You don’t get the authentic Portuguese experience.

[@graceclermont2592]

I miss Quarteira of the 60and 70 that was paradise 😮

[@skurinski]

A fact few people know about, Vilamoura is actually a part of the city of Quarteira

[@louisomara7145]

Another great video nick keem em coming pal !😊

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Louis 😎👍🏼

[@flavOG]

Hi Nick, we love your videos! When would be the best time of the year to rent for 6 months anywhere in the Algarve to do a 6 month scouting to pick a place to move to long term? We are moving from the US and know that first impressions change so we are sure it will take sometime to pick our perfect spot. And that could be a detached house not in the town center as well as a T2 in a town center as we love the pedestrian lifestyle but also love quiet so don't really want to be in the middle of a busy touristy area. So we want to pick the 6 months that rent would be the least expensive while we scout the whole Algarve. Thank you!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Flav, thanks for watching 👍🏼 The cheapest time for rentals would be over the winter, so six months from October to March. Coming from the USA you'd just get a three month visa waiver though, so check that out first.

[@flavOG]

@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you! I have a Portuguese passport since my father is Portuguese but never lived there and want to move as soon as our pets pass. We are both retired and empty nesters. Kids will stay in the US.

[@kilted4567]

I was just about to ask the same question! Avidly watching all these videos but in reality I need to come and live there to get a real feel. But where to live?????

[@flavOG]

@@kilted4567 I have been thinking about Vila Real de Santo Antônio (although not “central” to make it a base), Tavira and Loulé. As far as moving to I’m tending towards either in the town centers of Tavira or Vila Real de Santo Antônio or the “rural” 10 minute drive from the beach detached residence (for quietness with the concern for the barking dogs like Nick had warned before). I’d love to stay under $2,000 a month with everything included for a couple. Rent and all.

[@kilted4567]

@@flavOG I visited VRSA a couple of months ago, just for the day, it's pretty on the front and the main square but the grid layout wasn't for me. I currently live in Edinburgh and coming from such a beautiful city makes it difficult to be impressed by anywhere! That's not a boast, it's just reality. Tavira is lovely and Santa Luzia next door is also very pretty and quiet. I'm exploring Lagos, Loule, Burgau and Silves on my next trip. Have you been to Loule before?

[@laszlo75komlos]

Hi, Nice video. :) We will visit to Portugal from 27 of June to 07 of July. Do you recommend this place with a 7 years kid? Or is there any better palce for vacation (warmer water for swimming, etc) ? Thanks

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Laszlo, the further east you go in the Algarve, the warmer the water is (it's not a massive difference though). You could also look at Monte Gordo for example but Quarteira is more central and has more opportunities for fun things like a water park (Aquashow) and mini golf in Vale do Lobo at Partee which may be more fun for your 7 year old.

[@laszlo75komlos]

@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks :)

[@gartauladharma8028]

Why no catch rosa branca restaurant . very nice restaurant and old

[@junkoandnigelwates403]

Agree with all the recommendations all great

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@bridpentony]

Nick .. ok overview.. but there’s so much more..! Why dont you do coverage of some of the great food outlets in Quarteira..?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

There's always more! Unfortunately, you can't cover everything in a 20-minute video 😎 Do you know any good places to eat in Quarteira (if so which restaurants do you love) or are you looking? If so, here's a good resource www.hotspotsalgarve.com/restaurant-finder/ (use the filter to find Quarteira)

[@patricksullivan9697]

Are there realtors in Quarteira who can help with long-term rentals. Idealista doesn't have a filter for long-term so you have to look at every listing individually to see if it's a seasonal place or not. Sadly most of them are so it's quite tedious trying to find ones that aren't.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Patrick, we can try and help you. Copy this note into www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

[@thenoodlebuddy]

It would be interesting to hear from these people as to how they found local jobs or is everyone got remote jobs?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Rick, I assume you're referring to the Digital Nomad video? Yup, most people work online, although I met an Egyptian massage therapist called Habibi too :)

[@thenoodlebuddy]

@@AlgarveAddicts thanks for your reply. It's interesting to know how people who emigrate to the Algarve manage to find jobs. It looks like the majority have remote jobs so that is something I think I'd need to sort out first beforehand. Great videos btw :)

[@barbaragomez387]

Hello. nice video. im in love wanna go very soon

[@marybethblend4446]

You did it!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

What did I do, Mary Beth? 😊

[@marybethblend4446]

I responded to one of your appeals for video suggestions about 6 months ago, and I asked you to do a video of Quarteira ! So of course I assume you did it for me! Ha ha. 😄

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hahah, of course I did it for you! 😂

[@AnaPinto-z2c]

❤❤❤

[@sousagomes8967]

Minha cidade❤

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Boas! ❤️

[@rbk9207]

Is there also something like a nightlife?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

More so in Vilamoura, but the big clubs are mainly in Albufeira.

[@gartauladharma8028]

i like is video . I am here now worked is rosa branca

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cool restaurant! I've eaten there a few times.

[@AlfPane]

Can you recommend any nice restaurants 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Just in Quarteira?

[@AlfPane]

@@AlgarveAddicts yes please

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Raízes is good for some healthy food, BJs great for an expensive beach side lunch. Sadly I haven't found any rooftops yet, but I hope they're coming.

[@mclaw1818]

I can't wait to live in potato 😂😂😂.... Lol.... Good video actually nick.. Me and the gf are coming to visit in 3 weeks... Can't wait

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Best of luck!

[@thinkaboutit5893]

Don't go to Quarteira let us injoy the beach boardwalk food coffee shops and restaurants 😊 recommend daddy cools for food real friendly owners.

[@Frankygoestohull1]

Nick reply enjoy your vids. Don’t mind my correctly am a grammar and language ma I in general. The name Joao is not pronounced Jao but jo-ao. Two syllables not one. And this one you’re going to hate cuz it’s your own language. It’s not him or her and I but he or she and I.

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

Ugh looks like any other big city beach condo Miami

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Small city though. It depends what you do there, not so much what it looks like.

[@MaxineDelmelle]

It réally isn’t! We moved here five months ago and absolutely love living here ❤

[@TigerBoyX15]

It does look like Miami the buildings and long stretch of beach...so ? Not a bad thing..🌴🌴🎄🎄

[@ciprianoneves7246]

Over built without any thought. It sucks…absolutely sucks. I am portuguese.

[@ciprianoneves7246]

Albufeira…..the same… And other towns… DISGRACEFUL.

[@TigerBoyX15]

What's disgraceful about it ? 🎄