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General Information Booklet
AIESEC ALUMNI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2015PORTUGAL
Introduction .................................................................................... 3Travelling to Porto ...................................................................... 4Conference Agenda .................................................................. 7Spouses Agenda ......................................................................... 14Study Tour ..................................................................................... 15Vaccination .................................................................................... 16SIM Cards ....................................................................................... 17AIESEC in Portugal .................................................................... 18AIESEC in FEP .............................................................................. 19Portugal Information ................................................................ 20Porto Information ..................................................................... 23Contacts ......................................................................................... 25
Contents
we, AIESEC in FEP, are very glad to receive you as participants ofthe International Alumni Congress 2015.
We welcome you to Portugal and hope that during thisconference you get to know our amazing country, especially theNorth of Portugal, and all that it has to offer.
In this booklet you will find much information about our countryand city and also the most important information that you mustknow, in order to bring you the most convenient access. Pleaseread it all carefully before coming.
Dear Alumnus,
Lisboa -> Porto
- Bus: (from Sete-Rios Station toBatalha Station) 3h30; 20€
- Train: (from Oriente Station toCampanhã Station) 2h35 - 3h00;24,3€ - 42,4€
- Airplane: (Ryanair) 55 min., from15€; (TAP) 55 min, from 55€
Faro -> Porto
- Bus: (from Station in Faro toBatalha Station) 7h30 - 8h00; 32€
- Train: (from Faro Station toCampanhã Station) 5h45 - 7h30;41,7€ - 70,7€
- Airplane: (Ryanair) 1h10; from20€
Travelling to Porto
- Suggested Airport: Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto). The CC Team will have astand there in the 8th of March the entire day and until 2 p.m of the next day
- Pick up Transportation: the CC guarantees transportation from Francisco SáCarneiro Airport, Campanhã Station or Batalha Station.
- at the airport: pickups at 9 a.m, 12 a.m and 2 p.m on the 9th March; as for the8th of March, information will be provided later, depending on the arrivals;
- Information about the drop-offs will be provided on the 2nd of April
If you have any problem understanding the possibilities of transportation or if youwant to know more options to go from the pickup points to the center of Portoplease contact [email protected] (address to Conference Team)and we will help you find the best alternative for you
Travelling to Porto
- we will also have pickups at Campanhã station and Batalha Station.Information will be provided on the 2nd of April
CC Team members will be there to welcome and guide you. You can recognizethem by the AIESEC sweatshirts they will be wearing
Travelling to Porto
For people arriving on different days than the 8th or the 9th of April, onthe 2nd of April we will also send more information about ways to getto Porto or Ofir and we will help you in any way possible (we cannotguarantee transportation on that days, but if possible we will provide it).
https://podio.com/webforms/11566508/807407
Although some of you have already provided us with informationabout your arrival and departing days, we need you to fill in this formwith information about your travels until the 29th of March so we cankeep track of everyone.
Book your train tickets at:
Book your bus tickets at: http://www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx
http://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/
The International Alumni Conference will start in Porto at Alfândegado Porto on 9th of April. Alfândega holds a congress center and TheTransport and Communication Museum and Association. The centerwas first opened in 1869, but the construction was only finished tenyears later.
Conference Agenda
After the start of the conference at Alfândega do Porto we will visit theDiscoveries Museum ("Museu dos Descobrimentos") a museuminaugurated on April 2014 where you can experience an historical epicjourney through the Portuguese Discoveries.
Conference Agenda
After the visit to the Discoveries Museum we will be having dinnerthere and then we will go to Ofir.
Due to the heavy agenda, the CC team advises all participants toarrive on the 8th of April to stay the night in Porto. As for hotel optionsfor that day, we will present you in the next pages two options (HotelInternacional and Hotel Dom Henrique).
Inform the CC at [email protected] the hotelyou prefer. The payment will be made in cash when you arrive at thehotel.
Conference Agenda
The following days (10th, 11th and 12th of April) will be held at AxisOfir Beach Resort Hotel except the Gala Dinner which will be held inPorto
Hotel Internacional (3 stars)
Conference Agenda
http://www.hi-porto.com/pt/Utilidades/Homepage.aspx
Prices: Single: 40 euros / Double: 45 euros (22,5 euros per person)
Hotel Dom Henrique (4 stars)
Conference Agenda
http://www.hoteldomhenrique.pt/
Prices: Single: 60 euros / Double: 80 euros (40 euros per person)
Conference Agenda - Special Events
Portuguese Night (10th of April)
The Portuguese Night will be held at Axis Ofir BeachResort Hotel on Friday night on the 10th of April. Theobjective of the Portuguese Night is to presentPortuguese food to all participants in the conferenceas well as some Portuguese cultural groups, such asfolk, fado, among others.
Gala Dinner (11th of April)
Gala Dinner will be held in Porto at a renoun placeon Saturday night on the 11th of April. It will be a
formal dinner, a moment of celebration and thereis a formal dress code.
http://aaic2015portugal.com.pt/
Conference AgendaThe International Alumni Congress agenda is available for you at:
http://aaic2015portugal.com.pt/
Spouses AgendaFor the spouses that don’t want to attend thecongress sessions, the CC Team presents you analternative agenda:
The fee covering transportation is 20 euros and itwill be provided by CC Team members. Some of the places we will visit may have anaccess cost which will be paid then. The CC willinform you in advance about the costs so that youcan decide whether you will participate or not.
In case you are interested in participating, just sendna email to [email protected] us in which activities you want to participate.
Study TourAfter the Congress we will have theStudy Tour, from the12th to the 15th of April.
The price for the Study Tour is:240 euros in case you want a doubleroom and 280 euros in case you wanta single room.
In case you can't participate in theentire Study Tour and want to knowthe price for some specific activitiesor if you want more informationabout the Study Tour, just contact:
[email protected](address to Conference Team)
When travelling to Portugal, make sure you have your routinevaccination updated. Vaccines like measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox)vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/europe/portugal.php
Vaccination
For vaccines other than the regular ones, consult your doctor aboutthe specific vaccinations. Nevertheless, this website presents somevaccinations recommended for certain areas of Portugal:
If you want to buy a portuguese SIM card for your stay in Portugal, youhave several store options where you can get it.
SIM Cards
The general startup cost for the SIM is around 2,50€, but, depending onthe network provider, the tariffs vary.
If you want to know more about the tariffs and where to find the storesclick on the following link:
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Portugal
From the beginning of foundation in 1959, AIESEC Portugal enables tocompanies and organizations with the international exchangeopportunity and impacts youth population of Portugal who is going tolead and add value to future generation.
AIESEC in Portugal is present in 5 cities with 8 offices covering almostall universities in the country. We have offices in University of Minho,University of Porto, University of Aveiro, University of Coimbra, ISCTE-IUL, ISEG, Nova University and Catholic University of Lisbon.
Throughout our 56-year history we have already created impact inover 56 countries from all over the world and we believe that, with thedevelopment of these international experiences, we are developingthe needed competencies to make the world a better place.
AIESEC in Portugal
AIESEC in FEP (Faculty of Economics of Porto) was founded on the 10th ofFebruary of 1960 and it is both the second oldest AIESEC office in Portugal andthe second oldest organization at Porto University. At the moment we have 76members which we consider the main reason for our success.
It has constantly presented itself as a nationally strong office, being distinguishevery year in terms of performance and service quality. In 2008 AIESEC in FEP wasdistinguished amongst over 200 offices in the WENA region as the one with thehighest absolute growth in exchanges, proving the effort spirit andprofessionalism that marks us since our foundation.
Besides being responsible for the organization of the International AlumniCongress, AIESEC in FEP is this year also responsible for the organization ofEuroXpro’15, the biggest international conference for CEE (Central and EasternEurope) and WENA (Western Europe and North America) regions, which willgather more than 300 young leaders that will discuss the most important strategicdecisions for these regions, shaping the direction of our youth-driven organization.The organization of this two international AIESEC conferences is a proud momentfor AIESEC in FEP as it is also an historical one.
AIESEC in FEP
Portugal is the country that is on the southwest edge of Europe and it’s composedby the mainland part and two archipelagos, Azores and Madeira. It is well knownbecause of its discoveries around the globe and its charming and wonderfulseashore.
Due to its shore and pleasant climate, Portugal is among the 20 most visitedcountries in the world, receiving an average of 13 million foreign tourists eachyear. Because of that, tourism is playing a very important role in Portugueseeconomy. The main tourist regions can be broken-down into: the Greater Lisbon,the Algarve, Greater Porto and Northern Portugal, the Portuguese Archipelagos(Azores and Madeira) and Alentejo.
Portugal Information
Portugal InformationLanguage: Portuguese, although most Portuguese people speak English.
Religion: Catholicism.
Population: 10,562,178
Capital City: Lisbon, the largest city of Portugal
Currency: Euro (€)
Credit Cards and ATMs: Usually hotels, shops and restaurants accept all major
credit cards and the ATMs are easy to find around the country.
Banks: Portuguese banks are open from Monday to Friday, 8h30-14h45/15h.
Healthcare: Emergency treatment is free in all public hospitals.
Electricity: Portugal's standard electricity supply is 220 Volts (V),
50 Hertz (Hz). Portuguese plugs are the standard continental ones.
Time: UTC/GMT+00:00
International Dial Code: +351.
Supermarkets: Are usually open Monday to Sunday, 9h-21h.
Meals: Restaurants are normally open for lunch from 12h30 to 16h, and for dinner
from 19h to midnight.
Must Taste:
Codfish is a very important fish in Portugal.
There are many different recipes for
codfish, but "bacalhau com natas" is one of
the most famous.
Portugal Information
Portuguese traditional pastry,
called "Pastel de Nata" or
"Pastel de Belém".
Born in the middle ages, Porto conquers us by its history andauthenticity as well as its cosmopolitan and contemporary beauty.
Discovering Porto is being carried awayby the streets that lead us to the ribeiraand taste the famous Porto wine, go to thecaves and smell that unique aroma, go fora walk at the romantic gardens of townand contemplate the historicalmonuments, sit on a street café and listento the street entertainment, shop atsingular and alternative stores, taste thefrancesinha and go out at night to themost well-known bars.
Porto Information
Francesinha
Port Wine
Porto Information - must visit
Clérigos Tower
Bolhão Market Casa da música Port Wine Cellars
Dom Luís BridgeCrystal Palace
Lello Bookstore Santa Catarina Street Ribeira
Contacts
Emergency contact in Portugal:
Emergency National Number: 112
Contact of your Conference Team:
Conference Team Leader – Fábio Castro
Phone: +351 917 814 450
Email: [email protected]
Delegates Service - João Marinho
Email: [email protected]