Useful information
Accommodation
Faro city offers you many accommodation locations, in the city centre, along the beach, and further in the larger municipality of Faro. If you would like to book your accommodation in Faro you can use the official accommodation websites. We reccommend you to book as soon as possible, as it will be high season in Algarve.
The university will arrange for transportation from the Venue location to the Conference Dinner on the 2nd of June. More details will be available two months in advance of the Conference.
From Faro City Centre to the Gambelas Campus
The Gambelas Campus is located approximately 12 minutes by car from Faro city centre.
Bus lines 18 and 19 connect the Gambelas Campus with the central bus station in Faro (near Hotel Eva). The journey takes about 30 minutes each way.
Passport and Visa
Entry formalities in Portugal vary according to the country of origin. European Union (EU) citizens and the European Economic Area (EEA) as well as third-country nationals holding a residence permit of a Schengen State, do not need a Visa to enter Portugal. All non-EU citizens are asked to contact their local embassies for any specific requirements. All foreign citizens entering Portugal must have either a valid passport or a national valid ID card.
A list of countries that require a visa to Portugal is given at https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/
Currency and Money Exchange
Currency in Portugal is the Euro (€). Most banks are open at 09:00 and close by 15:00, Monday through Friday. Portugal also has an extensive network of cash dispensers which operate 24 hours a day. ATMs are widely distributed throughout the Conference venue and trough out the city. Most credit cards allow you to withdraw money from ATM’s. You can exchange money from at least seven exchange bureaus from Monday to Saturday.
Health and Emergency
For emergencies in Portugal, call 112 for urgent medical help like an ambulance. For non-life-threatening health questions, call the 24-hour SNS 24 Health Line at 808 24 24 24. Travellers should be aware of Portugal's public healthcare system and the need for travel insurance, especially for non-EU citizens. EU citizens can use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) for necessary public healthcare on the same terms as locals.
The main public Hospital of the Algarve and the Community Health Centre are both located in the city of Faro.
The Organising Committee and the University of Algarve cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of/or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to acquire their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
More information and details, soon!
We look forward to seeing you in Faro!
The Organising Committee
