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MADEIRA • ALGARVE • LISBON COAST Direct Flights to FUNCHAL, FARO & LISBON and ed ns e 2012 c i L Your Holiday is Secure with r o CONCORDEt a Travel r T pe o ur O MADEIRA • ALGARVE • LISBON COAST Direct Flights to FUNCHAL, FARO & LISBON CONCORDE TRAVEL 69 UPPER O’CONNELL STREET, DUBLIN 1, IRELAND See your Travel Agent or call: 01 775 9300 www.concordetravel.ie Welcome to Concorde Travel’s New Portugal Programme Spain in tourism excellence and now offers a very good Ideal for every selection of resorts, hotels, golf courses with competitive prices type of holiday and of course, the sun! Sun, history, vibrant cities, wine, golf and more! Our Featured Resorts Portugal is located on the western tip of the Iberian Peninsula; LISBON COAST: The trendy Portuguese capital offers history, with a coastline of more than 850 kilometres that stretches beautiful sights, cosy cafes and even better, it is surrounded by from North to South and its Atlantic Islands, it offers a varied beaches that can be reached easily by public transport. The landscape and climate ideal for every holiday type. other two resorts are the pretty Cascais and the internationally The Tagus River divides the country between North and South famous Estoril, with the largest casino in Europe. – the North having a more mountainous and greener landscape ALGARVE: This sun-kissed stretch of coast has been one of and the South characterized by a warmer and dryer climate. the favourite’s destinations for Irish Holidaymakers in the last The Archipelagos of Azores and Madeira also belong to the years because of the clean beaches, healing sunshine, the lively Portuguese territories and have a subtropical climate. nightlife, the golfing facilities and the welcoming hospitality. Oldest country in Europe MADEIRA: With a pleasant weather ranging from 17ºC to Portugal claims to be the oldest established country in Europe, 24ºC the year round, Madeira’s subtropical climate is an ideal dating back to the XII Century and as such, historical sites, destination for enjoying the lush nature of the island and its buildings and traditions can be seen throughout the country. landscapes, sport activities or just chill by a swimming pool In the last ten years or so, Portugal has equalled its neighbour enjoying a glass of the famous Madeira wine. 2 See your Travel Agent, Call 01 7759300 or Book Online at www.concordetravel.ie An Exciting Range of Holidays: Contents PAGE As well as the comprehensive selection of sun holidays to Portugal, Concorde has a INTRODUCTION 2-3 full range of holidays to Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, Weddings 4-5 Italy (Sardinia, Sicily and Sorrento) and special departures to Israel. Golf 6-7 MADEIRA INTRO 8-9 For your peace of mind Concorde Travel is a fully bonded Funchal 10-21 Tour Ponta do Sol 22 Operator, part of Joe Walsh Tours Group (T.O. 052), the longest established Tour Santo da Serra 23 ALGARVE INTRO 24-25 Operator in Ireland (1961). .......... All of us in Concorde Travel look forward Vale do Lobo / Quinta do Lago 26-29 to helping you choose your perfect holiday in the near future! Vilamoura 30-33 Albufeira 34-39 PORTUGAL BRIEF Carvoeiro 40-42 Flight duration: Lisbon (approx 2h Mediterranean-Maritime climate in the Portimão / Praia da Rocha 43-45 40 Minutes Faro (approx approx 3h), North and Subtropical in the Islands. Alvor 46-51 Funchal (3h 40 mins) Voltage: 220V A C throughout the Lagos 52-53 Airport: Lisbon, Faro, Funchal island, sockets outlets and sockets 2 round LISBON COAST INTRO 54-55 Time difference: Irish time pin type are used. Lisbon 56-58 Estoril 59-61 Official currency: Euro € Opening hours: Normally the shops generally open Monday to Saturday Cascais 62-66 Official language: Portuguese. between 9am to 1pm & 3pm to 6pm or Sintra 67 Many people speak English. 7pm. In most of the tourist areas, Climate: Mediterranean Climate with shops and supermarkets long dry summers in the South, remain open until late. 3 Weddings in Portugal with Concorde Travel How to Make it Perfect We can offer support in planning and arranging the following services: It's easy to see why a wedding in one of the scenic Transport Hair & make-up Portuguese locations can be every future bride’s dream – • • Accommodation Photography these places offer perfect atmosphere and a fantastic • • background for your wedding photos! • Wedding ceremony • Music (Band or DJ) venue (church) We look forward to assisting you in all matters associated • Wedding Receptions on Reception venue a Catamaran Cruise with arranging your wedding in Portugal. We would be happy • to tailor the arrangements according to your wishes! In order to • Flowers & • Assistance of a local decoration wedding planner & more… guarantee your requests we recommend that you consider planning your wedding arrangements and placing a deposit as Local Wedding Coordinator early as possible. If a group is involved, we can manage their Our local wedding coordinator will meet you on arrival and booking in an easy and efficient manner and ensure that all guide you through all the requirements. We understand that organising a wedding can be time consuming and stressful so we 4 tastes are catered for. See your Travel Agent, Call 01 7759300 or Book Online at www.concordetravel.ie Weddings in Portugal with Concorde Travel are offering a service that is focused on making your day Tailor-Made Options unforgettable without the stress! For us at Concorde Travel every wedding is unique – tell us about your requirements are and we will suggest a tailor-made option to Ideal Wedding Accommodation make your special day the way you dreamed about it and better! We can accommodate your guests in any way it suits them. For example, the bride and groom and a part of the wedding party can Honeymoon stay in a 5 star hotel where the reception may take place, and the Our brochure features many attractive local destinations for your rest of the party can be accommodated in nearby hotels or honeymoon. Please see our brochure or contact our wedding apartments, for those who wish to keep the cost down or simply specialist for advice. prefer another location. Portgal offers stunning locations for a memorable wedding – We look forward to hearing from you and helping picture your most special day in one of the picturesque churches, you plan your special day! in a resort with luxury hotels, endless sunshine and one of a kind atmosphere! If you would like to visit your chosen destination before your wedding ceremony we can help you arrange this at the lowest possible price! See your Travel Agent, Call 01 7759300 or Book Online at www.concordetravel.ie 5 All Year Round Golfing Holidays in Portugal Portugal the Ideal Many of the Portuguese courses are designed by famous architects such as Henry Cotton, Rocky Roquemore and Arnold Golf Destination Palmer. And all of them combine great natural beauty with Portugal boasts more than 70 golf courses that can be played challenging course designs blended with the nature and set in all year round because of its mild weather. Any of our resorts impressive sceneries with views over rocky cliffs, lush offer a comprehensive selection of courses for all levels and some vegetation or mountains. hotels also offer putting greens or driving ranges for training. In addition to good value for money, golfers can also take Portugal is a golfer’s paradise, hosting international major advantage of Portuguese hospitality, fine cuisine and culture, to tournaments such as the Portugal Masters, and attracting the make their golfing holiday even more enjoyable. most discerning golfers from around the world. 6 See your Travel Agent, Call 01 7759300 or Book Online at www.concordetravel.ie MADEIRA LISBON COAST The 18 Hole Santo da Serra Golf Course will appeal golfers for Golf courses can be found easily in the Lisbon Coast Region. its magnificent setting and appealing views over the ocean. The Stay in Estoril or Sintra for the ultimate golfing experience. year round mild weather that Madeira enjoys will help you enjoy a brilliant game of golf. SPECIAL OFFERS ALGARVE For Special Offers for Concorde guests, The Algarve boasts of over 300 days of sunny weather making call 01 7759300 or email [email protected] it the ideal European golf destination. The 100 mile coastline has over 25 courses and all within one and a half hours drive from any of the resorts featured in this brochure. 7 Madeira Madeira - Island Madeira boasts some impressive of gardens and is a perfect destination for eternal spring year-round golf, scuba diving, or casserole of onion, tomato and several kinds of fish, or Espetada, flamed beef on skewers. Famed for its spectacular landscape dolphin and whale watching. There is a Funchal has everything for a satisfying year- and exotic vegetation and animal life, lot to explore, from traditional villages, round holiday: botanical gardens, historic to the lush terrain or a buildings, modern shopping centres and a the sun-drenched island of Madeira is levada walk. market, rocky mountains and glittering seas. truly stunning. This Portuguese island is Funchal’s only beach at Praia Formosa is a OUR FEATURED RESORTS stunning black sand beach adorned with large known as The Island of Eternal Spring cobblestones. FUNCHAL because of its mild climate – the Approximate transfer time from Funchal Airport: 30 This small yet bustling capital city has a beautiful minutes. temperatures rarely fall below 17°C mountain setting. Funchal’s cobbled streets boast PONTA DO SOL or rise above 24°C giving it a pleasant cafes, bars, restaurants, museums and the impressive Se Cathedral. A cable car rises from Nestling within a high ravine, the small village of year-round climate and an abundance Funchal Old Town to Monte village offering Ponta do Sol is situated on the south coast of Madeira.
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