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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.
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CULTURAL
- 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€ = 0.69 English Pounds
(20/04/2005)
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.
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
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Bica
Funicular
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Subway
Station
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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
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Shopping
in Lisbon
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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 GMT, as in the UK.
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.
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