The Lisbon Coast

The Lisbon Coast offers a perfect blend of pretty sea side resorts with golden sandy beaches, beautiful landmarks like Sintra National Park and the lively capital, Lisbon.

With mild winters and dry summers, the area is ideal for holidays all year round. Whether you are looking for a city break in Lisbon City or for a relaxing holiday on the beaches of Cascais and Estoril, the Lisbon Coast has it all.

• Lisbon

Arguably one of the most beautiful European Capitals.

• Estoril

Beach, glamour and the short distance to Lisbon, make Estoril one of the Atlantic hot-spots.

• Cascais

This delightful seaside resort enjoys a chilled atmosphere and some of the best beaches in the region.

• Sintra

Sintra’s monuments and the adjacent mountains make of Sintra a well deserved UNESCO site.

Further Details

Airport: Lisbon
Flight duration: approx 2h 45mins
Time difference: Irish time
Official currency: Euro €
Official language: Portuguese. Many people speak English.
Climate: Lisbon has a warm climate with sunny spring and summer days, when temperatures frequently reach 30ºC or above. Winters are fresher, with temperatures averaging 10ºC.
Voltage: 220V A/C throughout, sockets outlets and sockets 2 round pin type are used.
Opening hours: Normally the shops generally open Monday to Saturday between 9am to 1pm & 3pm to 6pm or 7pm. In most of the tourist areas, shops and supermarkets remain open until late.

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Madeira

Holidays to Madeira. The Portuguese Island of Madeira, is known as the ‘The Island of Eternal Spring’, because of its mild climate; the temperatures rarely fall below 17’C or rise above 24’C giving it a pleasant year-round weather and an abundance of lush vegetation. The capital, Funchal, is a thriving seaside town which offers plenty of amenities and services for the holidaymaker. Leave the city for the countryside and you’ll get to know all the magnificence of the dramatic and unspoilt Madeiran landscape.

The island is a perfect destination for families, couples or indeed, any holidaymaker looking for quality hotel accommodation at affordable prices. Madeira will win you over with the friendliness of its people, its unique atmosphere and the year round pleasant weather, ideal for practising outdoor activities or simply for relaxing by the hotel’s swimming pools.

Capital: Funchal

This small yet bustling cosmopolitan city has a beautiful sea side setting surrounded by mountains. Funchal, with its cobbled streets, offers many cafes, bars, restaurants, a traditional market, museums, a pretty harbour and the impressive Se Cathedral. From the Old Town, a cable car rises to Monte village, which offers amazing panoramic views. From here, don’t miss the traditional descent on the ‘toboggan’. The main tourist services area and where most hotels are located is the Lido, a long strip which runs along the coast and offers a comprehensive selection of restaurants, bars and shopping outlets. In addition, the lido is linked to the historical centre by local bus, although it also can be easily reached on foot.

Further Details:

Transfer time from Airport: approx. 30 minutes

Language: Portuguese

Population: approx. 250.000

Currency: Euro

Time zone: GMT (same as Ireland)

Some of the attractions are the Madeira Theme Park, the Santa Cruz Aqua Park or the Madeira Story Centre. In addition to the hotel’s children facilities, kids can enjoy the outdoors in the numerous parks and gardens’ playgrounds..

There are restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets and in general, eating out is very good value for money. Fish dishes are a definite favourite. Meat lovers will find a big variety of dishes, such as the ‘spitada’ (meat on a skewer). Sweets like the traditional ‘Madeira Cake’ or the ‘Bolo de Mel’ (honey cake) are deservedly popular.

Famous from the Island is the exquisite Madeira wine, however there are another local drinks unique to the island like ‘Nikita’ (beer, vanilla ice and pineapple; usually consumed by woman) or ‘Poncha’ (very boozy with a bitter lemon taste; usually consumed by men).

Entertainment is a low key affair in Madeira although there are some good clubs and bars to suit all age groups. Many hotels offer live entertainment including folklore evenings.

There are a wide variety of shops and boutiques in Funchal. Typical souvenirs include wickerwork, embroidery and the famous Madeira wine.

Package holidays with weekly Thursday flights from the 7th of May to the 17th of September. Golfing holidays also available. Departures from Dublin.

For cheap holidays to Madeira from Ireland, last minute sun package holiday deals to Madeira, flights from Dublin to Funchal, book with ROSCREA Travel. MAY OFFERS FROM 399PP

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André Rieu – 2015 Concert Breaks

André Rieu Concert Break – BUDAPEST

Departs 18 May 2015

• Return flight from Dublin, taxes
• Four-nights bed and breakfast in the four-star hotel
• Guided coach tour of Budapest with lunch
• Full day Danube Bend tour with lunch
• Three-course dinner on concert evening
• First category ticket to see André Rieu in concert
• Private coach and guide assistance for all transfers and excursions
• Only €899pps inc airline taxes

André Rieu Concert Break – BRUSSELS

Departs 12 November 2015

• Return flight from Dublin, taxes
• Three-nights bed and breakfast in the four-star hotel
• Guided coach tour of Brussels
• Three-course dinner on concert evening
• First category ticket to see André Rieu in concert
• Private coach and guide assistance for all transfers and excursions
• Only €729pps inc airline taxes