About a 20 minute drive from our villa, Quarteira is located next
door to the famous newer resort of Vilamoura. It has grown since the
1960s from a small fishing village to a major tourist location. It
is probably our favourite place to go for its closeness to and promenade
alongside the beach. The promenade is particularly ideal for the wheelchair
user because of its length and proximity to the beach, its recent
extension further enhances its appeal. The cafes and bars which line
much of the walkway can also be accessed (some close out of season).
Every Wednesday is market day and we believe its much better than
the Loulé one.
There are two disabled toilets located along the promenade. The first
is in the Dom José hotel (shown below). Which is about one third of
the way along the walk. The second is by our favourite cafe. This
is the last cafe on the beach side of the promenade before the new
section of promenade begins. There are 2 ramps up from the walkway
to the cafe, the toilet entry is shown below with a white arrow.
Pictures of the promenade and beach
Below: The disabled toilets located at the last large café on the
promenade and the Dom Jose entrance
About a 20 minute drive from our villa, Quarteira is located next
door to the famous newer resort of Vilamoura. It has grown since the
1960s from a small fishing village to a major tourist location. It
is probably our favourite place to go for its closeness to and promenade
alongside the beach. The promenade is particularly ideal for the wheelchair
user because of its length and proximity to the beach, its recent
extension further enhances its appeal. The cafes and bars which line
much of the walkway can also be accessed (some close out of season).
Every Wednesday is market day and we believe its much better than
the Loulé one. 
