Solar da Praia - Beachfront 40m2 Terrace T2

Wake up to the Atlantic. Solar da Praia is a true beachfront apartment in Quarteira, steps from the sand, with a large private sea-view terrace, two bedrooms, and classic Portuguese character throughout. Walk to the fish market, the calçadão, and the best seafood in town. Vilamoura marina, golf and fine dining are 10 minutes away; Faro Airport, 25. Hosted by a local team. Sleeps 4 · 2BR · 1.5 bath · fast Wi-Fi · fully equipped kitchen.

Wake up to the Atlantic. Step onto sand in 30 seconds.

Solar da Praia is exactly what its name promises, a beachfront apartment on Quarteira`s seafront avenue, where the only thing between your terrace and the ocean is the calçadão. Sleep with the windows open and hear the waves. Drink your morning coffee with the horizon in front of you. Walk to dinner barefoot.

This is not a generic rental. It`s a classically furnished Portuguese home, antique furniture, a gilt chandelier, hand-painted details. refreshed for modern stays. Guests come back year after year for a reason.

Why guests choose Solar da Praia

🌊 True beachfront, not `near the beach.` Steps from Praia de Quarteira, with uninterrupted sea views from a large private terrace
🛏️ Sleeps 4 in comfort, two real bedrooms, proper beds, fresh linen
☀️ The terrace, large enough to dine, lounge, and watch the sun set over the Atlantic every night
🍽️ Walk to everything, fish market, gelato, wine bar (literally below the apartment), and Quarteira`s best seafood within 5 minutes
🏌️10 min to Vilamoura - marina, golf, fine dining, boat trips
✈️ 25 min from Faro Airport - the easiest arrival in the Algarve

The space

Two bedrooms · 1 full bathroom + guest WC · open-plan living/dining · fully equipped kitchen · large sea-view terrace · 1st floor

- Master bedroom with king bed, antique Portuguese furniture, gilt chandelier
- Second bedroom with twin beds, Atlantic-blue linen
- Open-plan living room with Smart TV (Netflix, YouTube)
- Kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, coffee maker
- Fast Wi-Fi throughout
- Standing fans in each bedroom
- Fresh linen and bath towels included
- Welcome tray on arrival

The location · Quarteira

Quarteira is the Algarve before it became a postcard. A real Portuguese fishing town with its character intact, fish market in the morning, families on the calçadão in the afternoon, neighbours walking the promenade at dusk. From your door you also have Vilamoura`s marina, golf and fine dining ten minutes away, the best of both worlds.

Walking distance:
- Praia de Quarteira — 30 seconds
- Teixeira Wine Bar (downstairs) — 1 minute
- Veneza Gelados — 3 minutes
- Quarteira fish market — 5 minutes
- O Jacinto, Tico-Tico (top seafood) — 5 minutes

Short drive:
- Vilamoura marina & golf — 10 minutes
- Loulé (Saturday market is unmissable) — 15 minutes
- Praia da Falésia — 15 minutes
- Praia da Marinha — 40 minutes
- Faro Airport — 25 minutes

Your hosts

We`re Bernardo and Luís, Smartstay. Local and responsive. We`ve put together a full digital guidebook with our personal restaurant picks, beach itineraries and insider tips, you`ll receive it after booking.

Good to know

Check-in from 15:00 · check-out by 12:00 (flexible when possible)
Paid parking in front of the building · free street parking around the block
No smoking indoors · no pets without prior approval · no parties · quiet hours 23:00–08:00

Book now, beachfront in Quarteira books out fast in summer.