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Venue and Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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About Leiria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leiria is located in the Centro Region and sub region of Pinhal Litoral, about halfway between Lisbon and Porto. The distance to Lisbon is 137 kilometres (85 miles), to Coimbra 70 kilometres (43 miles) and to Porto 177 kilometres (110 miles). The historic city centre spreads between the castle hill and the river Lis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leiria is also included in the Regi\u00e3o de Leiria. As the main city in this community, the area of influence of Leiria spreads over the cities of Marinha Grande, Our\u00e9m, F\u00e1tima, Pombal as well the municipalities\/town seats of Batalha and Porto de M\u00f3s located nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May is still a great time to visit Centre of Portugal. The temperature is quite mild and is the most flowery season of the year, which is very pleasant for walks and hikes outdoors. You can enjoy the delicious food, taste the great wines, visit the religious area of Fatima, the area of Big Waves in Nazar\u00e9, the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal and make a pleasant visit to a splendid region with a great heritage buildings and History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the pandemic context, the conference will be held in a mix modality: in-person and on-line. Please feel free to choose what is more advantageous for you, when registering here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to get Leiria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here you can find our suggestions to get Leiria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Lisbon Airport?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You may catch the metro subway at Lisbon Airport and go to Oriente railway and bus station or Sete Rios bus station (must to change line once). Either in Oriente or Sete Rios, take the bus<\/strong> (Express lines) to Leiria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the city map of Lisbon here<\/a>.
Check the bus tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are coming by car, configure the GPS to take the Highway A8 straight to Leiria. Along the way you can make a pause in Torres Vedras<\/a> city, \u00d3bidos<\/a> city, and visit their beatiful monuments or, taste their fine food and exquisite desserts or, simply, go for a walk in their antique squares and fortresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Oporto Airport?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You may catch the metro subway at Porto Airport and Campo 24 de Agosto to pick an express bus to Leiria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


See the city map of Oporto here<\/a>.
Check the bus tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are coming by car, configure the GPS to take the Highway A1 to Leiria. You may take the A25 and make a pause in Aveiro<\/a>, the “Portuguese Venice”, where you can taste the famous and delicious “ovos moles” egg cream, amoung other gastronomy, or take a boat trip, or simply go for a walk by the river. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accomodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ICoWEFS International Conference suggests the following hotels for the participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eurosol Residence \u2013 Hotel Apartamento ****<\/strong>
T +351 244 860 460 | residence@eurosol.pt<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Lg Jos\u00e9 L\u00facio (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Tryp Leiria ****
<\/strong>T +351 244 249 900 | tryp.leiria@meliaportugal.com<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Almo\u00ednha Grande or Bairro das Almo\u00ednhas (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Eurosol Jardim***<\/strong>
T +351 244 849 849 | leiria@eurosol.pt<\/a>
Mobilis stop: C\u00e2mara Municipal\/ESEL (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel S\u00e3o Luis***
<\/strong>T +351 244 848 370 | hotelsluis@gmail.com<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Av. Marqu\u00eas de Pombal (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Casa da Nora **
<\/strong>T\/F +351 244 891 189 | geral@casadanora.com<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Junta de Freguesia. Rua Helena Aboim L. Vieira. Rua Santa Maria (Line 8\/Yellow)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel D. Dinis**
<\/strong>T +351 244 815 342 \/ 3 | info@hotelddinis.pt<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Bombeiros Municipais (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Ibis Leiria-F\u00e1tima **<\/strong>
T +351 244 816 700 | h3340@accor.com<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Av. N. S. F\u00e1tima (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Leiriense**
<\/strong>T +351 244 823 054 | info@hotelleiriense.com<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Jardim Lu\u00eds de Cam\u00f5es (Line 1\/Green); Fonte das 3 Bicas or Largo C\u00f3nego Maia S\u00e9 (Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Leiria Classic *
<\/strong>T +351 244 812 802 | geral@hotelleiriaclassic.pt<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Fonte das 3 Bicas (Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel S\u00e3o Francisco *
<\/strong>T +351 244 823 110 | geral@hotelsfrancisco.net<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Lg Jos\u00e9 L\u00facio (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Atlas Hostel
<\/strong>T +351 917460810 | tlasleiria@gmail.com<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Jardim Lu\u00eds de Cam\u00f5es (Line 1\/Green); Fonte das 3 Bicas or Largo C\u00f3nego Maia S\u00e9 (Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Casulo<\/strong>
Low-cost stay over
T +351 917 661 744 | geral@casulo.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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La Palma Hostel Leiria
<\/strong>T +351 917460810
Mobilis stop: Jardim Lu\u00eds de Cam\u00f5es (Line 1\/Green); Fonte das 3 Bicas or Largo C\u00f3nego Maia S\u00e9 (Line 2\/Red) Maia S\u00e9 (Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mostart Boutique Hostel
<\/strong>T +351 913860575
Mobilis stop: Av. N. S. F\u00e1tima. Sra. da Encarna\u00e7\u00e3o (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Porta 20 Boutique Guesthouse
<\/strong>T: +351 962 343 463 | ola@porta20leiria.com<\/a>
Mobilis stop: Av. Marqu\u00eas de Pombal (Line 1\/Green and Line 2\/Red)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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