IMEKO joint
Symposium 2014
TC1 - TC7 - TC13
3-5 SEPTEMBRE 2014
Vidamar Resorts Madeira
MADEIRA
“ Beauty. Diversity. Authenticity. Are Keywords that
come up naturally when you think of Madeira and
Porto Santo islands. These words, not only describes
what one sees but also identify the unique soul of its
locals (madeirans).
The natural beauty of the surrounding landscape
combined with our wide ranging culture offer,
provides a wide diversity of leisure and
entertainment
alternatives
that
satisfy
and
captivates the interest of all who visit our islands.
We are genuine. We are Europeans and yet
geographically we are on Africa. The islands
Mediterranean agricultural coexist with the
production of tropical fruits and vegetables. We sing
in Portuguese and danced to the rhythms of Moorish
influence. We are surrounded by the sea and
mountains. Blue and green.
We have Nature but we also have an historical
heritage.
Small picturesque villages are drawn in the
mountains, while its main capital pulses with a
cosmopolitanism rhythm.
We have an island lush in vegetation and another
that almost resembles the desert.
In this harmonious symbiosis of varied landscapes
we can find the perfect balance between body
and mind.
This is Madeira and we want to share it with you.
Welcome!”
VIDAMAR RESORTS MADEIRA
This resort has as an exclusive ocean location with a large sea platform and direct access to the sea.
Surrounded by gardens with many tropical plants, palm trees that extend to the very edge of the cliff
face. The panorama is completed by a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal
USEFUL INFORMATION
From the airport to the city centre
From the airport you can reach your hotel by táxi or by airport shuttle bus.
Taxi cos its very variable depending on the traffic, or time of the day (day or night) and it starts from about 30€
Aero-bus: The Aero-bus is a frequent express bus service between the airport and Funchal city.
Reaching the symposium location
CITY
CENTRE
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The Symposium will take place in the VIDAMAR Resort, a
five star hotel and conference centre, located at Estrada
Monumental Lido, 10min by bus from the city centre.
It has an auditorium for 350 people, 2 large rooms and
several smaller meeting rooms. There is also a dedicated
area for expositors and coffee breaks, overlooking the
sea. The hotel has access to the sea, several swimming
pools with sea water, and a large spa, besides several
thematic restaurants.
Public Transports tickets
Funchal as a good buses network between the hotel to the city centre. Bus nº 1,2,6
You can buy the tickets on board on at a pay shop. If you buy in advanced is more cheap for more details visit:
http://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/index-eng.php
ON BOARD TICKET (GIRO)
1,90€ (Including the suport)
PREPAID TICKET (GIRO)
From 2 to 9 trips =1,30€ each
Over 9 trips =1,20€ each
Shops, chemist’s and banks
Several small shops, coffer shops and restaurants are available in the surroundings of the symposium location. There is
a supermarket, 5/10 minuts walking from the hotel. A shopping centre is also available 20minuts walking of 10minuts
by regular bus (nº1,2).
The small shop are normally open 9h00 - 19h00 from Monday until Friday, 9h00-13h00 on Saturday, Sundays they are
closed. The Shopping Centre are open every day from 10h00 until 23h00.
Chemist’s usually open from Monday to Friday 09h00-19h00, on Saturday 09h00-13h00, Sundays they follow a shift so i
tis necessary to find out the nearest on open.
Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 09h00 until 15h00.
Things to visit
Rich in many aspects, it takes more than one day to explore the city of Funchal, as it offers visitors a wide and
surprising range of places to see, which are part of a vast natural and built heritage.
Dont miss:
The farmers market
The old town, with several restaurants, here you can taste your best dishes
The catedral, The city centre, with lots of cafés, gardens and shops
That the cable car from Funchal until Monte with stuning views over the city centre. At Monte visit the beautiful
gardens, and take the toboggan. The Toboggan is one of the most well-known attractions of Madeira Island. These
traditional toboggans made from wicker and wood are pulled and guided by two men, called “carreiros”, men that
use their own boots as brakes!
INTERTOURS TRAVEL CONSULTING
Gustavo & Andreia 2 – Agência de Viagens e Turismo, Lda.
Avenida Arriaga, 30-3º, P.O. Box 8, 9001-901 – Funchal – Madeira – Portugal
Tel.: +351 291 208 900 - Fax: +351 291 225 020 Email: info@intertours.com.pt * Site: www.intertours.com.pt