Introduction to Winter Bowling in the Algarve

This Citiescapes winter break takes you to the Portuguese coast of the Algarve for a week long bowls tour. You will be bowling for 6 days, while staying in the fabulous waterfront resort of Club Praia de Oura. This is an ideal opportunity to relax with your friends and meet some new ones as well.

Itinerary

Bowls

Now one of the most popular leisure pursuits enjoyed at the resort

The bowling green in Club Praia da Oura is open daily. Enjoy Short Mat, Single bowls, Bowls pairs, Target Bowls , long/lawn bowls and competitions every week.

The Green is a standard size outdoor green with 5 rinks,the surface is carpet not grass.

Equipment is supplied in the way of bowls from size 00 to 6H (all new)

Dress Code

There is no formal dress code (ie white/gray) however appropriate clothes and shoes must be worn

Beginners

There is a full time host at the bowling green who can do basic instruction with a beginner

Price inclusions

• Flight Dublin to Faro with Aer Lingus
• Airport transfer to hotel
• 7 overnights at the Club Praia da Oura based on 4 sharing a two bedroom apartment
• 7 x buffet breakfast
• 7 x dinners
• 6 x days of bowling
• Special Portuguese party night
• 10% discount card for the resorts bars and restaurants
• Transfer from the hotel to the airport
• The services of a representative
• Flight Faro to Dublin with Aer Lingus
• Taxes and charges of €106

Booking remarks

• Price is based on 4 people sharing a 2 bedroom apartment
• Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
• Non refundable or transferrable booking deposit €100.00 per person
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit or charge card
• Optional Insurance €25 (conditions apply)
• Room occupancy prices below depend on departure date
• 2 sharing in a one bedroom apartment Nov 2010 – Feb 2011 €519, Mar 2011 €529
• 3 sharing in a one bedroom apartment Nov 2010 – Feb 2011 €469, Mar 2011 €489
• 1 person in a studio apartment Nov 2010 – Feb 2011 €539, Mar 2011 €559
• Prices are correct at time of going to press, flight supplements may apply depending on availability of negotiated airfares

Accommodation details

Club Praia Da Oura – Praia da Oura

Club Praia da Oura is the most popular and best known holiday resort on the Algarve as far as Irish holidaymakers are concerned. Boasting a superb range of facilities and entertainment shared with its sister complexes, Oura Praia. It is situated on an extensive site beside the beach and consists of several separate blocks stepped up from ground level to 4/5 storeys, which do not give a high rise effect and blend into the natural terrain.

Located directly on Oura beach it is 200m from the centre of Montechoro. Like most seaside areas in the Algarve, the land in Praia da Oura slopes quite sharply back from the beach area and has some steep slopes and steps which would make it unsuitable for persons with restricted mobility.

Features:

• Adult swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Bar/snack bar
• 24-hour reception
• Safety deposit facilities
• Launderette
• Shuttle bus service
• Internet facilities

Activities:

• Bowling green
• Indoor games
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Organised entertainment (shared between Club Praia da Oura and Oura Praia)

Two Bedroom Apartments have one bedroom with double bed , one bedroom with twin beds and a living room with a sofa bed and a veranda or balcony with sea or garden views.

Facilities :

• Living/Dining area
• Double bed
• Twin beds
• Sofa bed
• Kitchenette – fridge
• Three electric rings
• Oven or microwave
• Satellite TV
• Internal information video channel
• Fan
• In-room safety deposit box
• Telephone
• Fully equipped bathroom with hairdryer
• Furnished Terrace/Balcony

Dates and Prices

11 February 2010	€419
18 March 2010	€419
23 November 2010	€469
30 November 2010	€469
25 January 2011	€469
15 February 2011	€469
01 March 2011	On Request