easyJet announced it would launch seven new routes this autumn, including routes to currently served destinations such as Lisbon and Krakow and the addition of Madeira to its network.This expansion reflects the airline’s commitment to growth across the UK, to continue to connect its bases with a variety of attractive destinations and provide convenient, flexible, low fares to major destination airports, from a your local airport.

The addition of these new services increases the total number of easyJet routes to 307, across 80 airports in 22 countries..

LISBON, situated on the north banks of the River Tagus, is a striking city of rich cultural heritage, renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle.  Its eclectic blend of culture and architecture, with cobble stoned narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés, tempting restaurants, museums of ancient and modern art and the energetic nightlife in the Bairro Alto, makes it a truly fascinating city. Also renowned for its shopping, Lisbon is home to the biggest shopping mall on the Iberian Peninsula, Centro Commercial Colombo, and for those who prefer to shop in local markets there is a fascinating flea market at the Campo de Santa Clara.  Lisbon offers an amazing variety of sea food restaurants; the traditional Portuguese national dish of bacalhau (salted cod) is eaten everywhere, all year round, day and night.

FUNCHAL, situated beneath rocky mountains on a natural harbour in the South East of Madeira, is a truly unique experience. Named after its abundance of fennel (funcho), the five hundred year-old Capital, which is easily accessible on foot, is an enchanting modern city that is also home to a number of historic monuments, squares, art galleries, sophisticated modern shops, quaint markets, botanical gardens and a 15th century Cathedral. When you’ve finished sightseeing you can relax in the marina and enjoy the catch of the day.

The city is also the perfect gateway for exploring the rest of the volcanic island with its impressive landscapes and breathtaking views. Famed for its sweet wine and cake, Madeira provides a true taste of summer all year round and is often considered as having the perfect temperature and its geographical location ensures this colourful sub-tropic paradise is never to hot or too cold. Whilst the azure Atlantic is perfect for a wide variety of water based activities such as sailing or diving off the Garajau coast,  one of Europe’s first underwater nature reserves.

KRAKOW, a strikingly beautiful and colourful Polish city famed for its medieval architecture, numerous world-class monuments, charming vistas and some of the world’s most inviting restaurants. Relaxing walks and shopping are on the menu in Krakow, with its Grand Central Square and beautiful never-ending plaza, ideal for people watching from the cafes or partying in the buzzing cellar bars until the early hours.
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