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Portugal Olhos d’Água Away from the hustle and bustle of Albufeira is the popular fishing village of Olhos d’Agua. With it’s palm-fringed promenade and pleasant beach still used by the local fisherman, this resort offers a quieter, relaxing setting. MADEIRA Funchal With hotels situated in the west and the Old Town in the east, linking the two is the commercial central area with its imposing cathedral, historic buildings and shops. The Lido area links Funchal with the pebbled Praia Formosa beach at the western end. ALGARVE Albufeira This former fishing village, with its attractive beach, has developed into a mecca for holidaymakers. The Old Town still retains the essence of the village it once was with narrow cobbled streets winding up and around the hillsides. Quarteira The resort of Quarteira, just east of Vilamoura, has developed from a small fishing village into a popular, bustling resort. The fishing catch is still laid out daily on the quayside of the harbour. What’s included ✔ Return flights from London. Regional flights available at a supplement ✔ Hand-picked accommodation ✔ Meal plan as specified ✔ Expert representative service in resort What you need to know Currency: Euros Visa: Not required Flight Guide: Prices are based on flights from London. See page 101 for regional flight options Flight Time: 2½-4 hours Language: Portuguese and English Time zone: GMT Resort transfers: Shuttle transfers start from £19 pp, standard transfers start from £28 pp or book a private transfer from £35 pp < Portugal Algarve & Madeira Praia da Falesia, Algarve The Algarve is a unique destination sitting on the south coast of Portugal where the finest beaches meet with the traditional Portuguese way of life. Picturesque fishing villages and hidden coves are nestled along the golden shores. Madeira offers laid-back coastal towns and stunning green mountains sitting side by side. This beautiful island benefits from a year-round summer climate. Lisbon Stopover 2 nights Bed & Breakfast from £155 Break up your journey to the Algarve or Madeira with a stopover. Explore the cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white-domed cathedrals of Lisbon with a 2 night stay at the 4 H Hotel Mundial. Subject to availability. Please ask for further details.  Albufeira Quarteira Faro Algarve Funchal Madeira  Atlantic Ocean Tourism tax: Algarve: Applicable for all guests aged 13 years and over. The charge will be €1.50 per person, per overnight stay, up to seven consecutive nights. Olhos d’Água Hundreds of Worldwide Holidays are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk 34