Hotel and Travel Information

Global Addiction 2011, incorporating the 6th European Association of Addiction Therapy Congress, will be held at the Conference Centre Cardeal Cerejeira, Universidade Catolica (Catholic University), Lisbon, Portugal from 5 -7 December 2011.

Conference Venue: Address: Conference Centre “Cardeal Cerejeira” Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, (Catholic University of Portugal) Edifício da Biblioteca João Paulo II Palma de Cima 1649-023 Lisbon Portugal Telephone: + 351 21 721 4043

Travelling to Lisbon (LIS) by air
Click here for full information regarding travel to and from Lisbon airport:

http://www.ana.pt/portal/page/portal/ANA/AEROPORTO_LISBOA  

The following major airlines fly into Lisbon (LIS) as well as many other smaller or low-cost airlines from all over Europe:

• TAP Portugal - www.flytap.com
• British Airways - www.ba.com
• Air France - www.airfrance.com
• Continental - www.continental.com  
• Easyjet - www.easyjet.com
• Iberia - www.iberia.com
• KLM - www.klm.com
• Lufthansa - www.lufthansa.com
• Swiss - www.swiss.com
• US Airways - www.usairways.com

Travelling from the airport

The international airport Lisbon Portela is well-situated close to the city centre.

By Taxi - the journey from the airport to the city center is 7 km and takes approx. 15 minutes.  Taxis are available from outside the Arrivals or Departures halls.  Taxi vouchers and information about fares are available from the Tourist Information (Turismo de Lisboa) counter in the airport Arrivals Hall.

By Bus - there are several bus services to and from the airport, including 2 shuttle services to the city centre (for more information see www.carris.pt ):

• Aerobus (CARRIS Nº91) - runs between Lisbon Airport and the city centre every 20 minutes between 07:45 am and 08:15 pm. Tickets may be purchased from the driver as you board the bus. Ticket for all-day travel: 3,50€
• Aeroshuttle (CARRIS Nº96) – runs every 30 minutes between 07.00 am and 23.00 pm  connecting Gare Oriente - Airport - Entrecampos - Sete Rios - Praça de Espanha.  Tickets (3,50€) can be purchased onboard and also at the Tourist Office in the arrivals hall. 

By Metro - Although there is no direct connection to the airport, the nearest Metro stations are 15 minutes away by bus (Gare do Oriente or Areeiro Stations) - Fare: 0,80€.  It is necessary to buy an electronic card (0.50€) in advance, which is sold automatically in any ticket booth.

Travelling around Lisbon

The Conference Centre is in the Universidad Catolica (Catholic University) complex which is situated on Palma de Cima in between two Metro stations - Jardim Zoologico and Laranjeiras.

If arriving by Taxi - you can also use the entrance on the Rua Azevedo Neves, opposite the Marriott Hotel.

Public transport in Lisbon includes the Metro as well as a wide network of frequent bus, tram and train services.

Hotels in Lisbon

The following hotels are located near the conference centre 

Tourist Information websites

www.atl-turismolisboa.pt

www.portugal.org

www.visitportugal.com

www.portugalvirtual.pt

Useful Information

Climate
Lisbon has a temperate climate and the average temperature in September is around 26º Celsius / 79º Farenheit.

Local Time
Portugal is 1 hour ahead of European Standard Time (C.E.T. + 1) which makes it the same as the United Kingdom all year round, as Portugal also practises Daylight Saving.

Language
The official language is Portuguese. English and French are widely spoken.

Currency
The official currency of Portugal is the Euro € and 100 centimos = 1 Euro.

Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Multibanco automatic teller machines are also widely available and connected to  international networks.  Travellers cheques and cash can be exchanged at hotels or banks.  Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 15.00.

Electricity
European type 2 pin sockets with 220 volts AC at 50 cycles.

Shopping
Opening Hours are 09.00 -13.00 and 15.00 - 19.00 Monday to Friday, and 09.00 – 13.00 on Saturdays.  In large shopping malls and major town centres, shops are open on Sundays and until late at night. 

In Case of Emergency
The national emergency telephone number is 112.