LISBON GENERAL INFORMATION

AIRPORT
Lisbon has a modern airport that is close to the centre of the city (7 km north).
Lisbon International Airport - Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas
1800 Lisboa
Telephone: +351 21 841 35 00 / 841 37 00
Fax: +351 21 841 36 75

ACCESS TO HOTELS FROM THE AIRPORT
Participants may use either a bus or a taxi.
Buses from the airport to the city are every 20 minutes (07.00 - 21.00).
The usual taxi fare from the Airport to the City Centre is approx. 10/15 €.

BANKING
Bank services are available at the Airport, throughout the city and there are several close to the conference venue. Banks are open from 08.30 to 15.00 with no lunchtime closing. The city is well supplied with cash dispensers, which take most major credit cards.

CLIMATE AND CLOTHING
The weather in Portugal is usually mild throughout the whole year. November may be cold and rainy with temperatures varying between 7 (at night) and 14 (during the day) degrees centigrade.

CREDIT CARDS
International credit cards are accepted in cash dispensers, hotels, restaurants and most shops, as well as car rental agencies. The most common credit cards are VISA, EuroCard, MasterCard and American Express.

 

CULTURAL

Coach Museum	Cathedral

Lisbon is rich in historical buildings, museums and churches.
A list of the main Lisbon museums and other relevant information will be provided on site.

You will find more information on the Lisbon City page.

CURRENCY
Portugal's currency is the Euro.
Conversion rates: 1€ = USD 1,3 (at 06/03/2005)

ELECTRICITY
In Portugal, electricity is supplied at 220V/50Hz AC and power sockets are of the 2 pin round type.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Ambulance, Emergency, Fire Dept. and Police: 112

INSURANCE / LIABILITY
Participation in this Conference implies that persons/participants agree that the organizers do not assume any liability whatsoever. Upon registration, the participant accepts this proviso.

LANGUAGE OF THE CONFERENCE
The official language of the Conference is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Pastéis de Belém

MEALS
The food in Portugal is very good and deserves its worldwide reputation. Prices could vary between 25€ (modest, traditional restaurant) to 100€ (luxury restaurant).

PARKING FACILITIES IN LISBON
Pay and Park parking meters are in operation in most parts of the city. Parking zones are indicated by special P - signs. In these zones payment for parking is obligatory. There are many underground car-parks also.

POST OFFICE
Services are available at the Hotels or at post offices. The working hours are 09.00 - 18.00.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Bica Funicular	Subway Station

Buses, trams and underground are available and operate on weekdays from 6 or 7 a.m. until midnight or 1 a.m. Tourist passes for 1, 3 or 7 days and valid for trams, buses, funiculars and the underground are available.
Metropolitano de Lisboa Website: http://www.metrolisboa.pt/index_uk.htm

SHOPPING

Shopping in Lisbon

Opening times for shops is 09.00 to 19.00, Monday to Friday. Most of the shops are open on Saturday mornings. Several shopping centres are open from 10.00 to midnight, seven days a week.

TIME DIFFERENCES
Portugal has Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

TIPPING
This is customary in restaurants and taxis. Tipping up to 10% of the bill is acceptable.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS TO PORTUGAL
Nationals of the European Community only require a valid identity card or passport. For most countries outside Europe, a valid passport is enough.
Some countries, however, still require a Visa. Please check with your travel agency or with the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in your country. Granting visas may take up to 8 weeks or more.