The event takes place at the Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas, Coimbra, Portugal.

Accommodation in Coimbra

The most convenient hotel is, of course, Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas:

Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas (****)
Rua António Augusto Gonçalves
3041-901, Coimbra
Portugal
Phone: + 351 (239) 802 380
Fax: + 351 (239) 441 695
Email: comercial@quintadaslagrimas.pt

When making a reservation you should mention the Follow-up Workshop and CIM. The special rates are: 80 EUR (single) and 100 EUR (double), breakfast included.

Another possibility in the vicinity (10-15 minutes walking distance) is the following:

Hotel D. Luís (***)
Santa Clara
3040-091, Coimbra
Portugal
Phone: + 351 239 802 120
Fax: + 351 239 445 196
Email: geral@hoteldluis.pt

When making a reservation you should mention the Follow-up Workshop and CIM. The special rates are: 43,80 EUR (single) and 52,60 EUR (double), breakfast included.

About Coimbra

Coimbra was the first capital of Portugal in the 12th Century; the university dates from 1290. The University is located on a hill overlooking the river above the centre of the town and within the former castle. Apart from the university, the historical and cultural centre of Coimbra has many interesting places to visit including the Igreja de Santa Cruz (Holy Cross Church) and the Sé Velha (Old Cathedral, 12th Century).
Outside Coimbra there are many tourist attractions - monuments from the Roman
era to the present day, mountains, spas and beaches.

Visit the web page http://www.mat.uc.pt/~cita2001/tourism.html.

How to get to Coimbra

The town of Coimbra is located about 200 Km north of Lisbon and 120 Km south of Oporto.

The nearest airports are in Lisbon and Oporto. From these airports Coimbra can be easily reached by train via the "north line" or by car via the highway "A1".

Train Connections

The train is probably the most comfortable way to travel to Coimbra.

If you arrive at Lisbon International Airport, take a taxi to the "Oriente" Station (roughly 5 minutes long and a fare of 5 EUR with luggage). There are many trains from the "Oriente" Station to Coimbra. The duration is about two hours long (for "ALFA pendular/Intercidades" connections).

If you arrive at Oporto ("Sá Carneiro" Airport), you have a quick metro/train connection to "Campanhã" Station. From the "Campanhã" Station it takes about 1h15m from Oporto to Coimbra (for "ALFA pendular/Intercidades" connections).

There are two train stations in Coimbra. You should exit at Coimbra-B and take a taxi from there to your hotel.

There are many daily connections starting from Lisbon and Oporto. You may look up the timetables here.

Road Connections

You may rent a car at the airport.

From Lisbon International Airport, take the highway "A1", direction "Norte". Leave "A1" at "Coimbra Sul" exit.

From "Sá Carneiro" Airport (Oporto), take highway "A1", direction "Sul". Leave "A1" at "Coimbra Norte" exit.