Direct flights from Knock to Portugal
A travel taster by Mary Concannon of Eblana Travel
The Algarve attracts thousands of holidaymakers every year thanks to its excellent beaches and glorious weather. The area is also famous for its sporting activities, particularly golf, tennis, horseriding, and water sports. With narrow streets of whitewashed houses, colourful markets, pavement cafes, and direct flights from Knock, it is one of the favourite holiday destinations this summer. Flights operate from Knock between May 6 and September 16. Flights depart Knock on Thursdays at 5.15pm and arrive in Faro at 8pm. Return flight departs Faro at 1.15pm and arrives in Knock at 4pm.
Eblana Travel has several early booking offers which include free child places, free grandparent places, free teenage places, and free group places. On all package holidays, there are no check-in fees or baggage fees to be paid, return transfers are included, and there will be a holiday representative in the resort to assist you throughout your stay.
When booking your holiday you are given a total price with no hidden extras, you pay a deposit at time of booking, and the balance is payable eight weeks prior to the departure date. During that time you have the option of paying off your holiday in weekly or monthly instalments.
With short flying times, short transfers, and a wide range of accommodation, Portugal is a wonderful sun holiday destination for families, couples, singles, or a group of friends.
Golf ex Knock to Portugal
Eblana Travel also has a golf trip departing Knock on September 16 for only €549 per person sharing. This price includes flights, taxes, transfers, seven nights’ self catering accommodation at the Club Praia D’Oura, and three rounds of golf at Salgados, Alamos, and Morgado. The Club Praia da Oura and Oura Praia Apartments are firm favourites on the Irish market and receive a high number of repeat clients. Facilities at the property include an outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace and loungers, snack bar, restaurant, bar, 24 hour reception, Jacuzzi, and sauna.
While in Portugal, take time to explore some of the glorious traditional towns and villages along the coastline such as Lagos and Alvor, savour the wonderful, fresh, seafood cuisine, and enjoy the nightlife in the lively resorts of Montechoro and Praia da Rocha. Above all, enjoy the warmth of the Portuguese people who will make your holiday memorable.
To book your summer holiday to Portugal contact Eblana Travel on (091) 501400 or email sales@eblanatravel.ie
