Travel Information

How to get there

Regardless where you are flying from, there are daily flights from Lisbon and Oporto that can be handy for your connections. 

Airport useful link

From João Paulo II Airport to Hotel Marina Atlântico

Ponta Delgada Airport is located 5 Km from the city centre (where the hotel is located).

To get to Hotel Marina Atlântico, please follow the signs to the centre and your trip will take approximately 10 minutes (by car).

Hotel Marina Atlântico stands on the main ocean-front avenue, facing the Marina and the Ponta Delgada Port.

Coordinates: Lat. 37.740992 Long. – 25.660903

Visa

Conference participants in need for a VISA can apply for the Portuguese Schengen Visa. The Local Organisers will provide the applicants with the necessary “invitation letter for VISA purpose” in order to facilitate the process.

Please contact apmgf@leading.pt if you require an invitation letter for your VISA application.

VISA maybe required online or at the local/national Portuguese embassy or consulate.

For a complete list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain a Schengen visa in order to enter please click on list of countries.

Additional information available at the website of Schengen VISA information www.schengenvisainfo.com

Besides all the Schengen area countries, the countries listed below DO NOT need a VISA to enter Portugal: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia UK, Cyprus US, Ecuador, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep. of), Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela

Climate

The average maximum daily temperature and average minimum temperature in Ponta Delgada in November are 20ºC / 68 F (high) and 15ºC / 59 F (low).

Currency

Portugal is a member of the European Monetary System, and the previous currency Escudo was replaced by the €uro on 1 January 2002.

Electric Current

Portuguese standard is the European type 2 pin sockets with 220 volts AC at 50 cycles. The phase 380 volt current is normally available in meeting rooms and exhibition halls.

Restaurants

There is a vast choice of restaurants in Ponta Delgada, some up-market and sophisticated and others simple and basic. Prices vary enormously.

Health Requirements

With the exception of vaccination certificates for persons coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic, at the present there are no special health requirements.

Hotel Check in/out Policy

Normal check in time at hotels is 15h00. The established check out time is 12h00. Should you need guaranteed occupancy before 13h00 on the day of your arrival, the previous night should be reserved.

Local Time

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Language

The official languages in Portugal is Portuguese. Both English, Spanish and French are widely spoken.

Medical Care

Clinics and hospitals provide 24 hrs emergency service.

The national emergency phone number is 112. Hotels have a doctor on call through the reception. Reciprocal E.C. cover is available at out-patient departments, otherwise private consultation fees are charged.

Smoking

The Portuguese law, in accordance with Regulations in force in the majority of European Countries and the USA, does not allow smoking in any public transportation or in any closed public areas (some restaurants, bars and discotecs may have a designated smoking area).

TAX Free

Sales tax (VAT) is included in prices quoted. For non E.U. residents, tax free shopping schemes are available in many shops, which give substantial savings to visitors.