Practical Information

Banks

Open Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:00; closed Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays. You'll need your passport to exchange traveler’s cheques. Look for the sign "câmbios". Commission is charged per transaction regardless of amount.
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Climate

The average temperature in summer is between 20-32°C.
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Credit Cards / ATM

International credit cards are widely accepted for payment in hotels, restaurants, shops and department stores. Shops and restaurants have stickers at the entrance or signs posted elsewhere to designate which cards are accepted. ATM machines (Multibanco) are also available to withdraw money. Most ATM’s accept Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus, Maestro and EC cards. Most machines will permit you to withdraw a maximum of € 200 per day.
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Currency

The standard currency in Portugal is Euro.
To find exchange rates based on the Euro, or a range of other currencies, please click on the following link: Universal Currency Converter
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Disability Access

If you have any disabilities that may require additional help, please email the Conference Secretariat, GCO (Global Conference Organisers) B.V. eswi2008@gcoeurope.com who will be able to help you with your request.

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Dress Code

Dress code for the conference, lunches and social events is Business Casual.

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Electricity

220 volts AC with Continental two-pin plugs is standard.
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Emergency Numbers

National Emergency Number 112

Nearest Public Hospital - Faro District Hospital

Hospital Main Phone Line: +351 (0) 289 891 100
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Health & Accident Insurance

The conference fee does not include insurance. All participants should arrange for their own insurance. Health and accident insurance is recommended and has to be purchased in your country of origin.
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Language

The local language is Portuguese; however the official spoken language throughout the conference is English.
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Local Time

Vilamoura is in the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time zone.
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Map of Vilamoura


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Passports

All foreign visitors to Portugal must possess a valid passport. Visitors and locals are required to carry a valid ID at all times.
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Smoking Policy

Please not that smoking is not allowed in any of the conference venues.
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Telephone

The international access code for Portugal is +351. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 001 for the United States).
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Visa Requirements

Not required for EU nationals. Nationals of Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the USA can stay for 90 days visa-free. Other nationalities need a visa and are requested to contact the local representation of the Portuguese Embassy.
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Water

Tap water is safe but can taste of chlorine.
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