Time zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Daylight Saving Time is observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
Weather
Information about the weather can be found at the Portuguese Institute of Meteorology: www.meteo.pt
Power supply: 220 Volts, 60 Hertz, 2 pin plugs.
Telephone country code: 351
Currency: Euro (€)
Local taxes:
All fees are inclusive of local taxes. All participants are liable to pay VAT regardless of whether they are based in Portugal or not and this amount should not be deducted from the fee under any circumstances. VAT is currently levelled at 21% in Portugal (except in restaurants, where it is 13%). Stores that offer tax-free shopping facilities carry a sign to this effect.
Banks and currency exchange:
Opening hours from 08:30 to 15:00, Monday through Friday. Some banks may stay open until later. Most hotels will also exchange currency for guests. There are automatic teller machines (ATM), usually located in connection with a bank branch, which accept a variety of international credit cards. The accepted cards are indicated on the ATM.
There are several ATM at FEUP.
Credit cards and traveller's cheques:
Major credit cards are widely accepted by most hotels, restaurants and shops. Traveller's cheques may be refused in some places and it is best therefore to exchange these at a bank.
Emergency number:
112 for medical and police assistance.
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Much more than a discount card. One card, many advantages:
10 free visits ; 20% discount on cruises, tours, Port Wine cellars and shows;
10% discount on shops and restaurants, great discounts on the city’s most significant museums and monuments!
Unlimited travel on public transportation: metro, STCP (buses), tram, funicular…
Modalities: 1 day walker, 1 day general, 2 and 3 days
Attractions in Porto’s historical and contemporary areas.
More to see. More savings.
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Walker: 3,50€; 1 day general: 8,50€; 2 days: 13,50€ and 3 days: 17,50€.
Prices for the “Show Your Card” holders: walker: 3,00€; 1 day general: 7,50€; 2 days: 11,50€ and 3 days: 15,50€.
Card on sale at the Tourism Offices.
Further information at www.visitporto.travel
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