European and Worldwide Holidays 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

50 To book call us FREE on 0800 408 0559 P O R T U G A L - A L G A R V E & M A D E I R A Albufeira, Algarve This former fishing village, with its attractive beach, has developed into a mecca for tourists. The Old Town retains the essence of the village it once was. Carvoeiro, Algarve This charming village, has retained its old village roots and the cliffs provide the backdrop to Praia do Carvoeiro beach. Vilamoura, Algarve A well developed resort of hotels boasting golf courses, a marina and numerous facilities. Quarteira, Algarve Developed from a small fishing village into a fair-sized holiday centre. Find the fishing catch still laid out daily on the quayside of the harbour. Armacao de Pera, Algarve Located in the central area of the Algarve, this popular tourist destination boasts various beaches, cafés and restaurants. Olhos d’Agua, Algarve With it’s palm-fringed promenade and beach, Olhos d’Agua offers a quieter stay. Funchal, Madeira With hotels situated in the west and the Old Town in the east, linking the two is the commercial central area. The Lido area links Funchal with the pebbled beach. Caniço, Madeira Full of lush vegetation and a dramatic coastline, Caniço is on the south-east tip of the island. FLYING TIME 2½ to 4 hrs LANGUAGE Portuguese & English TIME ZONE GMT ELECTRICITY 230 Volt TRANSFERS Standard from £25 pp Private from £36 pp VISA Not required TRANSFERS - Madeira and the Algarve are based on shared shuttle service. Price depends on the resort you are staying in and will be confirmed at time of booking. TOURISM TAX - Algarve: Applicable for all guests aged 13 years & over. The charge will be €1.50 per person, per overnight stay, up to seven consecutive nights. RESORTS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW CURRENCY Euros Praia da Marinha, Algarve PORTUGAL Algarve and Madeira Madeira offers the best of both worlds with laid back coastal towns and green mountains sitting side by side while benefiting from a year-round summer climate. The Algarve is a unique destination sitting on the south coast where the finest beaches meet traditional Portuguese way of life. ATLANTIC OCEAN  CARVOEIRO ARMACAO DE PERA ALBUFEIRA OLHOS D'AGUA VILAMOURA QUARTEIRA ALGARVE FUNCHAL CANIÇO MADEIRA  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec °C 18 18 19 19 21 23 24 25 25 23 21 20  108 72 52 60 15 9 6 3 36 90 90 81 Madeira - °C - Average high temperature   - Average monthly rainfall (mm) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec °C 16 18 21 23 25 28 33 32 29 25 20 17  85 25 40 38 32 11 5 1 58 57 72 117 Algarve - °C - Average high temperature   - Average monthly rainfall (mm) Old Town, Lisbon LISBON STOPOVER 2 nights, Bed & Breakfast from £145 Explore the ancient streets of Libson with a 2 night stay at the 4 Hotel Mundial. Subject to availability. Please ask for further details. FLIGHT GUIDE Prices are based on selected flights from Gatwick, Luton or Stansted. For all flight information including regional flights, please refer to page 6-7. Cape St Vincent, Algarve Once believed to be the end of the world, its 200ft cliffs offers awe-inspiring views over the Atlantic. Levadas, Madeira Explore this beautiful island as you wander through its trickling levadas, that boast coastal vistas and beautiful flora. HIGHLIGHTS