EU-Africa Business Summit 2007

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	Transportation from Lisbon Airport to Hotels

The Airport is located only 7 km from the city centre. There is no Metro station at the airport so we advise you to take a Taxi or public transportation.


	Taxis

Available outside Airport's arrivals and departures.
To go to the Hotels in the center of the city you will pay around €10,00.
Luggage exceeding 55x35x20 cm pay a €1,60 tax.
At the beginning of the ride, the meter must state €2,00 (daytime) or €2,50 (night period).


	Currency

The currency in Portugal is Euro. All major credit cards are widely accepted.


	Electricity

The electric current in Portugal is 230/400 volts at a frequency of 50 hertz and sockets comply with European standards.
You will need a 230 volt transformer and an adaptor to use American-style flat-prong plugs.


	Time Diference

During winter time, i.e. from 1 a.m. on the last Sunday in October to 1 a.m. on the last Sunday in March, the official time in mainland Portugal and Madeira is the Universal Time Coordinated (UTC).
The rest of the year (between 1 a.m. on the last Sunday in March and 1 a.m. on the last Sunday in October), summer time is in effect and the official time in mainland Portugal and Madeira is Universal Time Coordinated plus one hour.


	ATMs - Automatic Teller Machines

Portugal has a national network of cash machines (ATMs) identified by the symbol MB (Multibanco), from which you can withdraw cash 24 hours a day.


	Opening hours

Opening hours in Lisbon are similar to those in the rest of Europe.
The visitor has access to all normal services at any time of the day and on all days of the week - not only in Lisbon, but also in the rest of the country. Pharmacies keep the same opening hours as the rest of the shops but, in order to guarantee 24-hour service, some stay open after 7 p.m.. Generally speaking, restaurants are open for lunch from 12 noon to 3.p.m and for dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.-
Theatres and other shows usually start between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m..

Local Buses:	Every day 6.30 a.m. - Midnight
Banks:	Mon. - Fri. 8.30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Shopping Centres:	Every day 10 a.m. - Midnight
Shops:	Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Embassies:	Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Post Offices:	Mon. - Fri. 8.30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pharmacies:	Mon. - Fri. 9.30 a.m. - 1p.m. and 3. p.m. - 7 p.m. Also: 24 hour (night service)
Meal times:	Lunch: 12 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Underground:	Every day 6.30 a.m. - 1 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact us at internacionalprojectos@aip.pt
We are looking forward to seeing you at the EU-Africa Business Summit!