The cost of a taxi from the airport to the Congress Centre, under normal traffic conditions, should be between 10 and 12 Euro. The phase 380 volt current is normally available in meeting and exhibition rooms. You may need an adapter for the current as well as an adapter for the plug. Telephones GSM system is applicable in Portugal. Automatic direct dial telephone service is available to and from most countries in the world.
Automatic cash dispensing machines linked to international networks are also widely available.
Credit Cards Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Traveller cheques and currency can be changed at hotels or at banks. 1 Euro is valued at ca. In major town centres and in many shopping malls, shops stay open during lunch hours, and close late at night, including weekends. All participants are responsible for their own medical, travel and accident insurance.