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Media Studies & Communication
Research Approaches & Econometric Analysis
Porto University July 07 - 10, 2011
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informations pratiques et tourisme _ Porto
11/07/05 updated
CONFERENCE LOCATION
downloadable
The Conference is being held
in Porto University
ICICOM / JPN School of Communication
Amfiteatro 1
Praça Coronel Pacheco, 8
Tel. 220 408 406
or 220 408 405
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General Location |
Praça Coronel Pachero |
in the building |
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the hotel |
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The most appropriate metro station is ALIADOS, very near from TRINDADE, the central connecting station.
City Hall (Praça do General Humberto Delgado), behind TRINDADE, is located just before the main square of Porto, Liberty Square / Praça da Liberdade.
The ICICOM and Hotel INCA (n°8 & n°52, praça Coronel Pacheco) are only 15 minutes walk from the station TRINDADE, with a climbing street, Then you have to take a taxi (very cheap).
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| A General Map of Porto (by Google Maps) |
This page is intended to provide you with the information you need to prepare your visit to Porto. It is regularly updated, so please check it often. The schedule depends on you. So do not hesitate to tell us your suggestions. Please note that there are many links on this page that can be clicked on to access additional information.
AEA apologises for not being able to organize participants' transfers. They are kindly requested to make the necessary bookings themselves (transport and lodging). |
ARRIVAL
By Plane
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Two main airports in Portugal are used by low-cost airlines for domestic flights, international and transcontinental. |
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The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is located 11km from the city of porto. Ryanair is the largest low-cost airline flying in to this airport.
Other airlines flying to OPO are Air Berlin, Air Transat, Brussels Airlines, Condor, EasyJet, Transavia and TAP.
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The Lisbon Airport (LIS) is the busiest and most important airport in the country. EasyJet is the largest low-cost airline flying in to this airport.
Other airlines flying to LIS are Aer Lingus, Air Berlin, Air Transat, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Germanwings, Transavia and others.
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Metro (lineE) is the best way to joint the City from Porto Airport (25 minutes & 1,50€).The most appropriate metro station is TRINDADE, near INCA Hotel / Best Western, the ICICOM / JPN (Praça Coronel Pacheco) & City Hall. The ICICOM and Hotel are only 10 minutes walk from the station TRINDADE, with a climbing street.
Shuttle airport / city
Between 7:30 and 20:00, a shuttle bus leaves the airport every 30 minutes for the centre of Porto. A ticket cost € 4.00 and is valid all day on public transportation in Porto as well as on regional train services to Valongo, São Bento and Coimbrões. The Transporte Resende bus 120 (cost € 1.25) goes to places such as Puerto Santa Cruz, Leca, Matosinhos, ...
Car Rental at the airport
On the ground floor of the Arrivals Hall there are counters for car rental companies: Budget, Auto Jardim, Avis, Europcar, Hertz. The website EasyTerra compares the rates offered by different companies ...
Taxi
Taxis are parked outside the Arrivals Hall, and each is equipped with a meter. The journey to the centre of Porto costs approximately €15.00. On weekends and holidays, 20% more. There is also a surcharge for large luggage.
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By Train
If you need to use a train (may be between Lisboa and Porto), you have first to now the possibilities: Map of lines
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To find easily your train schedule, the best is always DB-Bahn |
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Information about Train Travel in Portugal |
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Portuguese Rail Company
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Campanha Station, although located outside the centre of town to the east, is the main station of the city. It is served by four subway lines and several bus lines. It is the focal point of four lines of the suburban rail network and is the connection point with the regional rail network and the cities of Lisbon, Faro and Vigo (Spain).
Sao Bento train station is decorated with ceramic tiles over a surface that exceeds 550m2. It was built on the site of a convent between 1896 and 1916. Located in the heart of the historic city and the western terminus of the railway line, it is nevertheless an important terminus for all suburban or regional lines. |
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| To move easily around PORTO |
the Public Transportation system
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A funicular railway, tram and many buses can take you to the University / your hotel. |
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It is also very easy to get around Porto on foot ... a great way to discover this interesting city.
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Accommodation in PORTO
The local organization have negociated a special price with INCA ****hotel
Praça CORONEL PACHECO 52
Phone : +351 222 084151 Fax : +351 22 2054756
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Tourism Information
Tourism Information on Portugal
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Regional Portugal
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atmosphere
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A shawl, a guitar, a voice and heartfelt emotion. These are the ingredients of FADO, the celebrated form of world music that captures what it is to be Portuguese ...
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Tourism Information on PORTO and North of Portugal
PORTO, in the North of Portugal
PORTO ... The ancient city of Porto gave its name to both Port wine and to the country of Portugal. Much of its heritage is based on shipping and trade, making it a bustling and passionate city. Porto is also classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. North of Portugal is a mountainous area with rivers, natural parks and steep, sloping hillsides covered with leafy vegetation and the famous vineyards which produce the unique Port wine.The granite from its mountains was used to build many of the region’s religious and historical monuments, such as the unpretentious Romanesque chapels and Baroque churches. |
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Downloadable guide
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Downloadable guide
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if you visit LISBOA |
Porto Tourism Office
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The worlds largest network
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Some suggestions
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Eating out
PORTO culinary specialities : typical menu with "sardinhas, lulas & bacalhau, ..."
The Web Site of the Tourism Information Centre "VISIT PORTUGAL" offers a wide choice of restaurants according to various criteria and the list (PDF)
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And to remember PORTUGAL
Some addresses ... if your bag is not too heavy ... why not bring home some beautiful azuleros?
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WEATHER
Webcam of City Hall to discover weather in the city |
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The reference portuguese web site |
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| Sometimes different forecasts, and especially retrospective statistics |
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| And with forecasts for the next 10 days |
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