CONGRESS VENUE
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa
Rua de Tenente Valadim 146
4100-476 Porto
Portugal
Tel: +351 22 0404122
Fax: +351 22 0404127
Website: www.sheraton.com/porto

LANGUAGE
The official language of the Congress is English.

MEET THE EXPERT BREAKFAST/SESSION
Sponsored by Eisai/Pfizer
Meet the Expert Breakfast/Session will be held on Friday, October 21. Pre-registration is necessary (included in registration fees) and will be on a first come, first served basis.

AIRPORT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL TO PORTO
Porto Airport is located 11km from Porto, and provides direct links to over 30 international destinations. From the airport to the city center and hotels, you can use the Aerobus or take a taxi. Travel time to the city center is approximately 40 minutes.

• Aerobus
  Bus route providing a fast connection between the airport, the city´s leading hotels and Porto city center:
  Every 30 minutes
  07:30 -19:00 (Airport-Downtown)
  06:45-18:15 (Downtown-Airport)
  Fare: € 4 Daily Ticket. Valid on all STCP lines.
  
  
• Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day. The average fare between the Airport and the town center is € 13.50. Any tolls (round trip) are paid by the client. On Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays, and Monday to Friday between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., a 20% rate applies above normal fares. Luggage exceeding 55x36x20cm which needs to be carried in the boot or on the roof can be charged € 1.50. Tipping is at the customer's discretion. The price includes 4 passengers
  
  
• Car: Three motorways connect Porto to Lisbon (A1), the regions of Minho (A3) and Trבs-os-Montes (A4). If you drive from Lisbon to Porto, follow the A1 motorway. The distance between the two cities is about 310 km. Choose the signs “Arrבbida”
  to cross the Arrבbida bridge and leave the motorway at the second Exit, called Bessa Leite. After getting off the highway, the main hotels are 500 meters straight ahead on Av. Boavista.
  
  
• Train: For information on trains to and from Porto, please visit www.cp.pt
  

There are 2 main railway stations in Porto:

Campanha: Located in the eastern side of Porto, this railway station includes international services, from the Alfa Pendular (from Lisbon), services between cities and regions, and Regional and Suburban services, which enable the connection to several destinations in the country and abroad.

S.Bento: Located in the centre of the city, this railway station includes suburban and regional services, as well as services between regions, which enable the connection to several destinations in the city. If you arrive at S. Bento Station take a few minutes to view the beautiful tiles, including in the ceiling.

VISAS
Some participants may require a visa in order to enter Portugal. Please check with your local Portuguese Consulate or Embassy.

LETTER OF INVITATION
Official letter of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries is available on this website - click here. This invitation is meant only to help visitors to raise travel funds or to obtain a visa, and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support.

CONGRESS SECRETARIAT

Kenes International
17 Rue du Cendrier
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
Email: vascular@kenes.com