Oficial Languague
The oficial languague is Portuguese.
Currency
Portugal is a member of the European Monetary System, and the previous currency Escudo was replaced by the Euro in January 2002.
Exchange
Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Travellers’ cheques and currency can be changed at exchange bureaux or at hotel receptions. Automatic changing and cash dispensing machines linked to international networks are also widely available.
Sales Tax
Sales tax (VAT) is included in prices quoted. For non-EU residents, tax-free shopping schemes are available in many shops.The tax-free shopping provides substantial savings for visitors entitled to this deductions.
Climate
The average temperatures in the Lisboa area in September are 24ºC (high) and 14ºC (low). Please take in consideration that Lisboa is located by the river and the ocean and therefore can be windy in the late afternoon and evening. A sweater or a ladies pashmina may be useful.
Time Zone
The local time in Portugal is GMT+00 (Lisboa, Dublin, London).
Electric Current
Portuguese standard is the European type, 2 pin sockets with 220 volts AC at 50 cycles. Three phase 380 volt current is normally available in meeting rooms and exhibition halls.
Accessibility
Lisboa International Airport (Portela) is located close to the city centre (7 km), about 15-20 minutes transfer to most of the centrally located hotels. The Airport is served daily by direct flights operated by the traditional air lines as well as by many of the low cost companies operating in Europe.
The Lisboa Underground (Metro) has a station inside the airport. There is also an Airport shuttle bus (AeroBus) departing every 30 minutes with several stops in the city centre.
Public Transportation
The joint fleet of the two public transportation companies Carris (buses and trams) and Metro (underground) covers the entire city with regular bus and tram routes as well as underground lines.
Taxis
The city is served by 3.500 taxis and a taxi ride from the airport to the city centre should cost between 8,00 € and 15,00 €.
The usual urban taxi fares are:
Day (06.00 to 21.00) – 3.25 € + 0.10 € / km
Night, weekend and holidays – 3.90 € + 0.10 € / km
Taxis are widely used by the locals and in comparison to the taxi fares in other countries, the Lisboa taxis are still to be considered a rather inexpensive transportation.
T: +351 214 660 101 /+351 214 659 500
Health Requirements
With the exception of vaccination certificates for visitors from areas where yellow fever is endemic, there are no special health requirements at present time.
Medical Care
Clinics and hospitals provide 24 hrs emergency service.
The national emergency phone number is 112. Hotels have a doctor on call through the reception. Reciprocal E.C. cover is available at out-patient departments, otherwise private consultation fees are charged.
Hotel Check in/out Policy
Normal check in time at hotels is 14.00. The established check out time is 12.00. Should you need guaranteed occupancy before 14.00 on the day of your arrival, the previous night should be reserved.
Gratification
The gratification is optional, but usually we give 10% in taxis, restaurants and cafeterias.
Pharmacy
The pharmacies are opened on weekdays from 09.00 to 19.00 (some may be closed between 13.00 and 15.00) and on weekends from 09.00 to 13.00.
An illuminated green cross indicates that that pharmacy is opened. For further information regarding the after hours pharmacies please consult www.farmaciasdeserviço.net
Smoking
The Portuguese law, in accordance with regulations in force in the majority of European Countries and the USA, does not allow smoking in any public transportation or in any closed public areas. (Some restaurants, bars and discotecs may have a designated smoking area).
Visa
Letters of invitation required to meet the administrative and legal regulations for visas of some countries are available to participants upon written requests.
Please contact the Congress Secretariat: sas2019secretariat@leading.pt
How to get to the Conference
Lisbon airport is located about 4.5km from the conference venue and the average travel time is about 7 minutes.
Please calculate for additional travel time if arriving/departing at rush hour (morning and late afternoon).
Airport useful link
Public Transportation
Subway – Yellow Line (Campo Grande exit)
Carris Buses
The metro/bus ticket is less than 5.00 €. A taxi ride is about 6.00€.
Lisbon transportation system useful link
Accommodation
You can find unique and excellent options in Lisbon.
Hotels, B&B´s and private accommodation – from rooms in historic buildings to the most recent renovation or innovation projects in the city, you’ll find hotels to suit all tastes and budgets.
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