The event takes place at the Institute of Biomedical Research in Light and Image (IBILI), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal.

Accommodation in Coimbra

The most convenient hotel is Hotel Tryp Coimbra, 5m walking distance to the IBILI (Faculdade de Medicina), where the event takes place.

The organization has negotiated reduced fares (56,65 EUR for single and 61,80 EUR for double). When making the reservation you should mention the Workshop and the IBILI (Faculdade de Medicina).

Hotel Tryp Coimbra (****)
Av. Armando Gonsalves, Lote 20
3000-059, Coimbra
Portugal
Fax: + 351 239 484300
Phone: + 351 239 480800
Email: tryp.coimbra@solmeliaportugal.com

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), take a taxi to "Campanhã" Station (roughly 20 minutes long and a fare of 20 EUR with luggage). 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.