Other Information Venue / Location / Accommodation

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Venue

Coimbra College of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
Rua Dom João III – Solum
3030-329 Coimbra, Portugal

 

Location

Coimbra is located in the central part of the country (Portugal), in a region called “Beiras”, that is the traditional name of a region running south of Douro River and north of Tagus River. This region is made up of two contrasting areas. The extensive beaches and fishing villages lie along the Atlantic coastline, while in the interior the mountains dominate the landscape. In the heart of this hinterland rises the Serra da Estrela (Estrela Mountain Range), the highest in continental Portugal. This is where the Mondego River rises, later running down to the city of Coimbra. Here, the river that over the centuries has had so many odes composed to it by generations of university students flows out into the Atlantic Ocean by the lengthy Figueira da Foz beach.

How to get to Coimbra

If travelling from outside the Iberian Peninsula, you will probably fly to Lisbon or Oporto, from where there are good train and bus connections to Coimbra. For a listing of flights servicing Lisbon and Oporto, check the Portuguese airports authority for arrival and departure timetables, or alternatively you can search an online travel booking service.

Railway travel from both Lisbon and Oporto is regular and fast, especially if you take the “Alfa Pendular” or “Intercidades” services. Portuguese railways website gives timetables and fare information for the Lisbon-Porto line on which Coimbra is located.

For Train timetables and prices click on “Horários e Preços” (Timetables and Prices).

Bus network is also a good option. Connections between Lisbon and Oporto to Coimbra are very regular.  Bus travel is usually cheaper than train, but always depends on traffic. For further information, please visit the National Bus Service. For Bus timetables click on “Horários” (Timetables). You can also buy your bus ticket online …

From Lisbon

By train…Take a taxi from the arrivals area to the Oriente railway station (about 10 minutes and should cost around €10). You can also go to the Oriente railway station by underground in the red line. The price is just €1,40. Underground station is at the airport which means you don’t have to leave the airport to get to it.
When arriving in the Orient railway station, you should go to the upper ticketing level at the station and find the ticket kiosk for the Lisboa-Porto line. Buy a ticket, preferably for an “Alfa Pendular” or “Intercidades” train (these require reservations) from Lisbon to Porto or Braga. The cost is between €20 and €25 for one journey. Trains depart Lisbon Oriente station for Coimbra approximately every hour, with journey duration of around two hours. (Check timetables at Portuguese railways).
Get off the train when you arrive at Coimbra B (the main railway station). You can take another train for Coimbra A station on the same ticket from where many hotels are within walking distance. Please note that “Alfa Pendular” and “Intercidades” trains do not stop at Coimbra A station, so you must get off at Coimbra B.
By bus…If you arrive at Lisbon airport and you want come by bus, you must take a taxi to the “bus station” (around 17 €). Price from Lisbon to Coimbra is €12, single fare.

From Oporto

By train…From the airport which lies to the north of the town, you can take a taxi to the main railway station of Porto Campanhã (this should cost 20-25 €) or you can go from the airport to the station by underground. This will take approximately 35 minutes and cost €1,35. Underground station is at the airport which means you don’t have to leave the airport to get to it.
Trains depart station hourly with a journey time of one and quarter hours for “Alfa Pendular” and “Intercidades” trains, and approximately two hours for regional trains. Rail fares cost between €15 and €20. Get off at Coimbra B. You can take another train for Coimbra A station on the same ticket from where many hotels are within walking distance. Please note that “Alfa Pendular” and “Intercidades” trains do not stop at Coimbra A station, so you must get off at Coimbra B.

By bus…If you arrive at Oporto airport and you want to come by bus, you must take a taxi to the “bus station” (around 17€). Price from Oporto to Coimbra is €10,20, single fare.

Note.

If you need any help upon arrival to the city, you should inform in advance about expected schedules for the arrival to the train/bus station. Someone of our staff will be pleased to provide any help concerning transportation to the hotel.

Accommodation

We have the possibility to help you concerning your accommodation in Coimbra. Tivoli Hotel (http://www.tivolihotels.com/en/our-hotels/coimbra/tivoli-coimbra/the-hotel.aspx), located in the city center of Coimbra has a special agreement with us and can reserve rooms to you with special prices: double room - 65€/per night; and single room - 55€/per night (breakfast included). This is also the Hotel where we will make the Gala Dinner. If you stay in this Hotel we can manage your travel from the Hotel to STC'14 venue and way back to the Hotel, in a special bus (without any additional cost to you).

You can make your reservation sending an email directly to the Sales Executive (sandra.bem@tivolihotels.com), telling that you are a participant of the STC’14, including this message in the subject: SPORT TOURISM CONFERENCE – ESEC

Traveling from the hotel to High School of Coimbra, ESEC

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