Accomodation

Quinta das Lágrimas

"Quinta das Lágrimas, located halfway between Oporto and Lisbon, is much more than just a charming hotel. The comfort of its rooms and suites is complemented by a medieval legend of love. It was at the Quinta that in the XIVth-century Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro lived their forbidden love affair. Legend says that it was here that Inês cried for the last time, while being pierced by the daggers of the killers sent by King Afonso, Pedro’s father. Her blood still colors the stone-bed of the fountain that was born of her tears - the tears that gave the name to this romantic estate."

  • Rua António Augusto Gonçalves
    3041-901 Coimbra
  • Tel: + 351 239 802 380
  • Fax: + 351 239 441 695
  • res@quintadaslagrimas.pt

Tryp Coimbra

"Our hotel is located in one of the hills of the city of Coimbra, only 100 meters away from the University Hospitals and near the business district. It is only 15 minutes away from the prestigious and historic University of Coimbra that dates from 1292, and from the hotel, you have easy access the historic sites of the city."

Special rates for participants

  • Single
    60.00 euros/night Breakfast included
  • Double
    70.00 euros/night Breakfast included
  • Garage
    5.00 euros/night

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Conference Venue

Coimbra University Hospitals and Simulation Centre. The conference center can provide meeting facilities for up to 800 guests.

Coimbra is served by Lisbon International Airport (200 km south) and Porto International Airport (100 km north).

The cost of hotel accommodation will range from 30 to 150 Euros per night for a single room. Coimbra was once an important capital of Portugal and it is still noted for its beauty. The pleasant city centre overlooks the River Mondego, which gives Coimbra a particular charm.

Coimbra is also known as the students’ capital because of its ancient and well known University (founded in the 13th century).

How to Get There

By plane

The nearest airports are:

By train

Trains run by CP (Portuguese Railways - Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses) to and from major Portuguese cities, such as Lisbon and Porto, and some international trains from the Spanish border at Vilar Formoso/Irun, arrive regularly at Coimbra.

There are 2 stations: Coimbra B, on the main line, and Coimbra A, on a short branch line in the city centre. Timetables available here.

By car

From the south (Lisbon) or the north (Porto) take the A1 motorway.

The A14 links Coimbra to the coast (Figueira da Foz), where new motorways, near the coast, run to Lisbon and Porto – the A17 and A 8 going south, and the A17 and A29 going north. The IP3 connects to the interior (Viseu) and by the A25, to the Spanish border.

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