When you arrive

We are very pleased to welcome you to Porto.

If you can't get the transfers included in registration fee, these are other options in how to arrive to the venue:

By train​

Évora has direct railroad connection from Lisbon (Entrecampos or Santa Apolonia station). When arriving in Évora, the best option to go to Convento do Espinheiro is by taxi (10 minute drive). More information: www.cp.pt

By car​

Take the highway A2 and A6 from Lisbon to get to Évora. Take the A2 and A6 to the N114 in Évora. Take exit 5 on the A6. Continue on the N114 to your destination in Évora. Lisbon is 133 km away (1 hours and 30 minutes).​

By bus​

There are also daily buses to Évora from the Oriente Bus Terminal, in Lisbon (1 hours and 30 minutes). When arriving in Évora, catch bus number 22 to Convento do Espinheiro (40 minute drive)​

By plane​

The nearst airport is Humberto Delgado Airport located in Lisbon, and it’s about 142 km from Évora​

Additional Information

Climate

The average maximum and minimum temperature in Évora area are 33ºC / 72F (high) and 5ºC / 57F (low). Take into account that in April, Évora registers a cold temperature in the evening.

Electric Current

Portuguese standard is the European type 2 pin sockets with 220 volts AC at 50 cycles. The phase 380 volt current is normally available in meeting rooms and exhibition halls.

Local Time

Mainland Portugal is 1 hour ahead of European Standard Time (C.E.T. + 1).​

Language

The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. Both English, Spanish and French are widely spoken.​

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).​

TAX Free

Sales tax (VAT) is included in prices quoted. For non E.U. residents, tax free shopping schemes are available in many shops, which give substantial savings to visitors.​