About Guimarães
The Conference will be held in Guimarães, Portugal from September 6th to 9th, 2022.
Sessions will take place close to the historic city centre of Guimarães.
The city of Guimarães
Guimarães is located in the north-western part of Portugal, 40 minutes away from Porto international airport. It is, nowadays, with a population of about 60 000 habitants, one of the most important historical cities in the country having been declared World Heritage Site in 2001 by UNESCO. Its many monuments and precious historical centre are associated with the past where the city played a major role in Portuguese history as the cradle of the nation.
Guimarães was designated the European Cultural Capital of 2012 and was elected by the New York Times as one of the top destinations to visit in 2011. Guimarães is 40 minutes away from Porto and both cities are listed in the top 10 World destinations for Lonely Planet Guide in 2012. Porto is also a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is world famous by being home to Port wine cellars.
Porto’s city centre was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. With its tradition of wine making, magnificent Baroque architecture, distinct local cuisine and stunning landscape, this city has an abundance of culture. Porto was awarded the European Best Destination 2017.
The Douro Valley is a region located in the North of Portugal, where the Port wine production and the unique scenery sculpted by the Douro river are not to be missed. You can plan your visit by road, by train, on a cruise boat and even by helicopter. None will leave you indifferent.
Getting there
How to reach Guimarães from Porto
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By Bus from Porto Airport (recommended):
there is a regular coach service between Porto airport and the Guimarães coach station. The journey takes 50 min. and has no stops. Further information about the schedule and prices can be found at www.getbus.eu. To ensure seat availability it is advisable to buy the ticket on-line. -
By Train from Porto Airport:
take the subway from Porto Airport to Campanhã Railway Station: 40 minutes (direct journey, line E, check the metro map). Cost of 1.85€ for a single journey (+0.5€ for a reusable card). At Campanhã follow the signs to railway station and get the train to Guimarães (see next). Detailed information about the schedule and prices can be found at www.metrodoporto.pt. -
By train from Porto:
There are regular train services between "São Bento" and "Campanhã" stations and Guimarães (schedule). The journey to Guimarães takes 75 minutes, and the average cost is 3.1€ for a commuter train (+0.5€ for a reusable card). There are also intercity services by a price of nearly 13€. Pay attention to the schedule as these trains are less frequent on weekends. Detailed information about the schedule and prices can be found at www.cp.pt. -
By Car from Porto Airport:
40 minutes by Highway (you can rent-a-car at the Airport, please ask for Via Verde – Green Way so that you don´t stop for tolls). -
By Taxi from Porto Airport:
40 minutes. Week fare 60€; weekend fare 80€.
How to reach Guimarães from Lisbon
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From Lisbon Airport:
take the subway to Oriente (cost 1.25 € for a single journey + 0.50 € for a reusable card - more info here). Otherwise take bus number 208 or 744 to "Estação Oriente". There you can take a train (see next). -
By Train (recommended):
You can catch trains at "Oriente" station. There is one single direct train from Lisbon to Guimarães per day, but there is roughly one train per hour to Porto - Campanhã. At Porto – Campanhã you can find a connection to Guimarães (see above). Pay attention to the schedule as these trains are less frequent on weekends. The total journey time is around four hours, and the minimum price of the ticket (which includes a reservation of seat - limited places) is around 25.00€. Detailed information about the schedule and prices can be found www.cp.pt -
By car from Lisbon airport:
about 4 hours by Highway, you can rent-a-car at the Airport, please ask for Via Verde – Green Way so that you don´t stop for tolls.
