Quelfes
town · Portugal
Overview
Quelfes is a town in Portugal.
Its population is roughly 17,000.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is the closest airport, roughly 14 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,253 |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Nearest airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 14 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Quelfes is
Quelfes sits in Portugal, in the northern part of Europe.
Faro lies about 10 km to the south-west, Olhão lies about 4 km to the south-west and Loulé lies about 20 km to the north-west.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), roughly 14 km away.
Alternative gateways include Portimão Airport (PRM, 68 km).
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Find flights to Quelfes →arrives FAO (14.1 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Quelfes is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through FAO.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Faro (10 km to the south-west); Olhão (4 km to the south-west); Loulé (20 km to the north-west); Laranjeiro (2 km to the north-east); Quarteira (25 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is Portuguese.
Clocks run on Europe/Lisbon time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Where to stay in Quelfes
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Quelfes?
- Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is the closest airport, about 14 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Quelfes?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Quelfes?
- Faro is one of the closest places, about 10 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Quelfes in?
- Quelfes is in Portugal.
On the map
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.