Type F
2 pins
grounded
16 A
220 – 240 V
socket compatible with plug types C, E & F
Travel/Location
Travel Information
How to get here
The Sheraton Porto Hotel venue offers you the opportunity to live and connect with Porto, an Unique, exquisite and authentic destination. Like its wine, a treasure to be slowly appreciated. Enjoy the convenience of being only a short distance away from the city’s rich heritage, where you connect with 800 years of history.
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa offers Unique architecture, light and comfort to provide the ideal location for the EPSC and your adventures in Porto
By Air or Rail
There are excellent connections to Porto from throughout Europe by air or rail.
Porto Airport: https://www.portoairport.pt/en/opo/home
Portugal Railways: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt
We recommend booking travel early to obtain the best possible prices.
Transport from Porto Airport
On registration you will be able to download the Whova app.
In the weeks before the conference we will launch a CarPool so that you may share travel with other delegates.
Otherwise a taxi ride is recommended. Charges are approximately €35 each way and taxis are available without pre-booking at the airport.
By Car
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa
Rua Tenente Valadim 146, Porto, Portugal, 4100-476
Parking
The parking options at Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa are:
On-Site Parking: Hourly: €2.40; Daily: €25.00
Off-Site Parking: Variety of parking lots in hotel surroundings (charges may change) 0.1 KM
Valet: Daily: €25.00
Electric Car Charging Station
Visa Requirements
Nationals of some countries will need a travel-visa to enter Portugal (and Schengen area).
Participants should contact the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in their home country as soon as possible to confirm their travel-visa requirements.
It is the sole responsibility of the participant to procure the necessary visa to attend the conference.
If you are planning to travel make sure you have the appropriate visa for your stay and take the necessary steps to obtain it in a timely manner.
The EPSC is not able assist participants with their visa application and cannot intervene with Embassies or Consulates on behalf of any participant.
For additional details please visit the following websites:
Letter of Invitation
As part of your visa application you may require a letter of invitation
Only fully registered delegates to the conference may request a personal invitation letter.
These will be provided by email. If requested as a hardcopy, all relevant expenses for the invitation letter sent by courier service must be paid in advance.
Please note that the visa invitation letter only aims to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the conference and it is not a commitment from the organizers to cover any financial support or to cover any expenses. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference remain the sole responsibility of the participant.
If you require any support with a letter of invitation please contact
info@eupeptidesynthesis.com
Other Useful Information
Currency
The currency in Portugal is the Euro.
Electricity
Electricity in Portugal conforms to the European standard of 220V to 230V, with a frequency of 50Hz. Wall outlets typically accommodate plugs with two or three round pins
Time Zone
Porto is in the Western European Time (WET) time zone whose offset is GMT+0.,
Electricity
Electricity in Portugal conforms to the European standard of 220V to 230V, with a frequency of 50Hz. Wall outlets typically accommodate plugs with two or three round pins
Type C
2 pins
not grounded
2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
almost always 220 – 240 V
socket compatible with plug type C
Travel Insurance
It is the delegates responsibility to ensure travel and health insurance is in place prior to travel.
The delegate fees do not include any insurances, accommodation or travel costs.