Tavira vs Quarteira: which Algarve town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (15°C and 15°C). Tavira has more doctors on foot, a closer train station and lower rents; Quarteira has cooler summer nights, a closer airport and fewer strong earthquakes nearby.
Tavira
15,133 peopleChoose Tavira if you want
- More doctors and clinics within a 15-minute walk (7, against 3)
- A train station closer by (0.6 km, against 5.4 km)
- Lower rents in the municipality (€9.61/m² a month, against €10.81/m²)
- Cheaper homes to buy in the municipality (€3,282/m², against €4,137/m²)
Quarteira
24,420 peopleChoose Quarteira if you want
- Cooler summer nights (48 nights a year above 20°C, against 70)
- A shorter trip to an airport (13 km, against 31 km)
- Fewer strong earthquakes nearby (1 of M5+ since 1900, against 3)
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| Measure | Tavira | Quarteira |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 15°C | 15°C |
| January low | 10°C | 9°C |
| July high | 29°C | 29°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 1 | 1 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 70 | 48 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 59 | 64 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 37 min | 9 h 37 min |
| Sea in August | 22°C | 21°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Tavira | Quarteira |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 20 | 20 |
| Pharmacies | 6 | 5 |
| Doctors and clinics | 7 | 3 |
| Cafés | 32 | 36 |
| Restaurants | 120 | 141 |
Getting around
| Measure | Tavira | Quarteira |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | 0.6 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest bus station | 0.4 km | 0.2 km |
| Nearest hospital | 27 km | 10 km |
| Nearest beach | 2.0 km | 0.3 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 31 km | 13 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Tavira | Quarteira |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €9.61/m² | €10.81/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €3,282/m² | €4,137/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +60% | +73% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 35.0 | 48.8 |
People
| Measure | Tavira | Quarteira |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,133 | 24,420 |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 19.4% |
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 13.6% |
| Born in another country | 18.8% | 29.0% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Tavira | Quarteira |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 3 | 1 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavira | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Quarteira | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Tavira in November · Quarteira in November
Tavira or Quarteira: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Tavira or Quarteira?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 15.3°C in Tavira and 15.2°C in Quarteira.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 20 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO): 31 km from Tavira and 13 km from Quarteira, in a straight line.
Cite or link
hexplace (2026). Tavira vs Quarteira: climate, homes and daily life compared. https://hexplace.org/portugal/compare/tavira-vs-quarteira/