IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC'07)

Sponsored by IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Communications Society

July 1-4, Aveiro, Portugal

Travel Info
Aveiro is located ~60km from the Porto Airport and ~220km from Lisbon Airport. However is quite easy and quick to travel from any of these cities to Aveiro: ~2h30 from Lisbon, ~40min from Porto.
Aveiro map on Google Maps
Google Earth placemark for Aveiro location (download)
Aveiro center map (with hotels' locations).
Aveiro Hotels Information.
How to reach Aveiro
ISCC airport transfer service
ISCC provides a transfer service between Aveiro and both Lisbon and Porto airports.
The fees for a two-way transfer are: 30¤ (between Aveiro and Porto) or 50¤ (between Aveiro and Lisbon).
Information about the airport transfer service time schedule can be found here.
For more information and reservations contact: www.culturalia.pt / reservas@culturalia.pt
Phone.: (+351) 234 423 142

The trip between Aveiro and Porto takes around 1 hour and the trip between Aveiro and Lisbon takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes.
By road:

From the north using the A1 motorway or from the east using the A25:

Take the A1 motorway in the direction of Lisbon. Exit the A1 in the direction of Aveiro and take the A25. From the A25 there are two exits to the city, first "Aveiro-Norte" and then some kilometers later there is "Aveiro".

From the south using the A1 motorway:

Take the A1 motorway in the direction of Porto. Exit the motorway at "Aveiro-Sul/Águeda" (exit 15) and follow the EN235 road directly to city centre.

By air:

The closest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro international airport in Porto, located some 80 km to the north of Aveiro. Portela international airport in Lisbon is located 250 km to the south of Aveiro.

From Porto Airport

The journey from Porto airport can be made by train (from Porto city) or by car (from the airport).

By "ISCC07 transfer/shuttle"
Arrivals: from Porto to Aveiro
29th, 30th of June and 1st of July
Timetable: 09h00, 12h00, 15h00, 18h00, 21h00

Departures: from Aveiro to Porto
4th, 5th and 6th of July
Timetable: 06h00, 09h00, 12h00, 15h00, 18h00, 21h00

For more information contact: www.culturalia.pt / reservas@culturalia.pt
Phone.: (+351) 234 423 142

By train from Porto
The train is the most practical means of making the journey to Aveiro. The trip between the airport and the railway station (called Porto-Campanhã), which has direct rail connections to Aveiro, can be made by taxi for around 25¤ and takes around 30 minutes. A less expensive alternative to reach the train station is to use Metro. At the airport you have a metro line called "E line" or "purple line" that you can use to get to the railway station (metro stop: Campanhã) (see map). Metro trains depart from airport every 20 minutes. More information on subway prices and timetables are available at www.metrodoporto.pt.

The train journey from Porto-Campanhã to Aveiro takes between 40 minutes and 1h15 (and a single ticket may cost between 2¤ and 13¤), depending on the type of train used. The train journey from Porto-Campanhã to Aveiro using the "Alfa" and "Intercidades" trains takes around 40 minutes and costs betwen 9¤ and 13¤. There are (at least) one train every hour from 6.00AM to 8.30PM please check the timetable (page 2). The train journey can also be made using the suburban trains and takes around 70 minutes and costs 2¤. There are (at least) one train every hour from 5.00AM to 1.00AM (next day) please check the timetable (page 1). More information on train prices and timetables are available at www.cp.pt.

Aveiro railway station is located in the centre of the city about 15 minutes walking distance or 5-minute taxi ride from the conference venue.

By car from Porto Airport
At the airport there are various car hire agencies. Follow the signs for the A1 motorway in the direction of Lisbon (there is a toll charge of around 3¤, and can be paid in cash or with a credit/debit card). Leave the A1 at the exit for Aveiro and take the A25.

From Lisbon Airport

By "ISCC07 transfer/shuttle"
Arrivals: from Lisbon to Aveiro
29th, 30th of June and 1st of July
Timetable: 09h00,14h00, 19h00

Departures: from Aveiro to Lisbon
4th, 5th and 6th of July
Timetable: 06h00, 09h00, 14h00, 19h00

For more information: www.culturalia.pt / reservas@culturalia.pt
Phone.: (+351) 234 423 142

By train from Lisbon airport
The simplest way of transportation to Aveiro is by train. From the airport to Lisboa-Oriente railway station, the taxi ride takes about 10 minutes and costs around 10¤. Alternatively there are buses (lines 5 and 44). The ticket can be bought on the bus for around 1¤. Given the distance between Lisbon and Aveiro, it is best to use the fast train services (Alfa or Intercidades). The journey will take around 2h30 and a single ticket costs up to about 20¤. Information on train prices and timetables are available at www.cp.pt.

The trip between the airport and the railway station (called Lisboa-Oriente), which has direct rail connections to Aveiro, can be made by taxi for around 10¤ and takes around 10 minutes. Alternatively there are buses (lines 5 and 44). The ticket can be bought on the bus for around 1¤.

Given the distance between Lisbon and Aveiro, it is best to use the fast train services ("Alfa" or "Intercidades"). The train journey from Lisboa-Oriente to Aveiro using the "Alfa" and "Intercidades" trains takes around 2h30m and costs up to 25¤. There are (at least) one train every hour from 6.00AM to 9.30PM please check the timetable (page 1). More information on train prices and timetables are available at www.cp.pt.

Aveiro railway station is located in the centre of the city about 15 minutes walking distance or 5-minute taxi ride from the conference venue.

By car from Lisbon Airport
There are various car-hire agencies at the airport. From the airport, follow the signs for the A1 motorway in the direction of Porto. Leave the motorway at "Aveiro-Sul/Águeda" (exit 15) and take the EN235 directly to the city centre. The toll charge for use of the motorway is around 15¤ and can be paid in cash or with a debit card.

By bus from Lisbon Airport
The bus station, called Terminal Rodoviário do Arco do Cego, is on Av. Duque D'Ávila, 12. Timetables and prices can be consulted at www.rede-expressos.pt.

Airport Transfers to Aveiro
Information about airport transfers to Aveiro can be found here.

For more information: www.culturalia.pt / reservas@culturalia.pt
Phone.: (+351) 234 423 142
Aveiro Map
Aveiro Map
1. Hotel Melia Ria (conference venue)
2. Hotel As Américas
3. Hotel Afonso V
4. Hotel Jardim Afonso V
5. Best Western Hotel Imperial
6. Hotel Arcada
7. Hotel Moliceiro
8. Hotel Mercure
9. Residencial Alboi
A. Railway station
B. Forum Aveiro - Shopping mall
C. Praça do Peixe - Bars/Restaurants
Aveiro Center Map (complete).
Hotel information (Aveiro)
  • Hotel Melia Ria ****
    (conference hotel)

    Cais da fonte Nova, Lote 5
    3801-200 Aveiro
    Tel. (+351) 234 401 000
    Fax (+351) 234 401 009
    www.meliaria.solmelia.com
    melia.ria@solmeliaportugal.com
    Distance to conference venue: 0m
    See special rates.
  • Best Western Hotel Imperial ***
    R. Dr. Nascimento Leitão
    3810-108 Aveiro
    Tel. (+351) 234 380 150
    Fax. (+351) 234 380 151
    Reservations Tel. (+351) 800 200 581
    www.hotelimperial.pt
    reservas@hotelimperial.pt
    Distance to conference venue: 700m
    Double: 75 Euro per night
    Single: 55 Euro per night

  • Hotel As Américas ****
    R. Eng. Von Haff, 20
    3800-176 AVEIRO
    Tel. (+351) 234 384 640
    Fax (+351) 234 384 258
    www.hotelasamericas.com
    info@hotelasamericas.com
    Distance to conference venue: 700m
    Double: 87 Euro per night
    Single: 72 Euro per night
  • Hotel Arcada **
    Rua Viana do Castelo, 4
    3800-275 Aveiro - Beiras, Portugal
    Tel. (+351) 234423001 - 234421885
    Fax. (+351) 234421886
    www.hotelarcada.com
    Distance to conference venue: 700m
    Double: 70 Euro per night
    Single: 58 Euro per night
  • Hotel Jardim Afonso V ***
    Praceta D. Afonso V
    3810-094 AVEIRO
    Tel. (+351) 234 426 514
    Fax (+351) 234 424 133
    www.hoteisafonsov.com.pt
    jardin.reservas@hoteisafonsov.com.pt
    Distance to conference venue: 400m
    Double: 95 Euro per night
    Single: 85 Euro per night

  • Hotel Afonso V ***
    R. Dr. Manuel das Neves, 65
    3810-101 AVEIRO
    Tel. (+351) 234 425 191
    Fax (+351) 234 381 111
    www.hoteisafonsov.com.pt
    afonsov.reservas@hoteisafonsov.com.pt
    Distance to conference venue: 400m
    Double: 70 Euro per night
    Single: 50 Euro per night

  • Hotel Moliceiro ****
    Rua Barbosa de Magalhães, 15/17
    3800 Aveiro , Portugal
    Tel: (+351) 234377400
    Fax: (+351) 234377401
    www.hotelmoliceiro.com
    Distance to conference venue: 800m
    Double: 110 Euro per night
    Single: 98 Euro per night
  • Mercure Aveiro ***
    Rua Luís Gomes Carvalho, 23
    3800-211 Aveiro
    Tel: (+351) 234 404 400
    Fax: (+351) 234 404 401
    www.mercure.com
    Distance to conference venue: 800m
    Double: 86 Euro per night
    Single: 72 Euro per night
  • Residencial Alboi
    R. da Arrochela, 6
    3810-052 Aveiro
    Tel. (+351) 234 380 390
    Fax (+351) 234 380 391
    www.residencial-alboi.com
    alboi@residencial-alboi.com
    Distance to conference venue: 1200m
    Single: 41 Euro per night
    Double: 55 Euro per night

For more informations and on-line hotel reservations visit Portugal Hotel Guide.

Hotel information (Porto and Lisbon)
Information about Hotels in Lisbon and Porto can be found here.
For more information: www.culturalia.pt / reservas@culturalia.pt
Phone.: (+351) 234 423 142
Tourist Circuits
Information about Tourist Circuits can be found here.
For more information: www.culturalia.pt / reservas@culturalia.pt
Phone.: (+351) 234 423 142
Visa information

To obtain a Visa to attend this conference, some embassies will request you to present a conference INVITATION LETTER.

Organizing Commitee can only provide invitation letters for attendees who meet one of the following requirements:

To request a Visa INVITATION LETTER contact Sandra Corujo.

General information to visitors
Currency: According to the Monetary Union, the official currency is the Euro.
Banks: Banks are opened from Monday to Friday, from 08.30 to 15.00. Banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday. The national ATM network MULTIBANCO enables cash to be withdrawn 24 hours a day through foreign or international network credit cards.
Electricity: Voltage in Portugal is 220 volts - 50 Hz. Foreign appliances could require an adapter.