Faro has a central train station (Estação de Faro) with good connections to other cities in the Algarve and beyond.
Faro has a central bus station (Terminal Rodoviário de Faro), located near the train station.
Taxis are widely available in Faro, particularly at the airport, train station, and in the city center.
Renting a car in Faro is easy, with a wide range of rental agencies available at the airport or in the city center (e.g., Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Avis).
For sightseeing tours you can contact us at bookings@businessbyskyros.com
Forum Algarve is the closest major shopping center to the University of the Algarve. It offers a wide variety of shops, including international brands, fashion, electronics, home goods, and a large supermarket. There are also cafes, restaurants, a cinema and ample parking, making it a convenient choice for shopping and leisure near the university.
Forum Algarve is located just about 2 km (around 10-15 minutes by car) from the University of the Algarve. It’s a short drive or a 25 minute walk from the main university campus and is open every day from 10h00 to 23h00.
The official language of the EBMA Meeting is English. No translation will be provided.
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/
The organizing committee 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.
In case of emergency, land line or mobile phones users should call 112, the European emergency number to be sent for the relevant department.
Currency in Portugal is the Euro (€). Most banks are open at 09:00 and close by 15:00hrs, Monday through Friday.
Post offices are open from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs. Both are generally open during lunch hour.
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.
In April, Portugal, including Faro and the rest of the country, follows the Western European Summer Time (WEST), which is UTC +1.
In April, the weather in Faro (Algarve, Portugal) begins to transition from the cooler winter months to the milder spring season. Average temperatures during the day are typically around 18°C to 20°C (64°F to 68°F). At night, temperatures can drop to around 10°C to 12°C (50°F to 54°F), so it can feel a bit cool, especially early in the morning and late at night.
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Portugal uses a 220V system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are two-prong.
