Venue

For any additional information or assistance during your stay, the local tourist office is available to help all event participants. Please feel free to visit them at: 

• Office: Posto de Turismo da Praça de S. Tiago

• Address: Praça de S. Tiago, Guimarães

• Phone: (+351) 253 421 221

• Email: info@visitguimaraes.travel

Summer Opening Hours (June 1st to September 30th):

• Monday to Friday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM

• Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM

From Porto:

• Porto Airport -> Guimarães (directly by bus):

  • This is often the most direct and convenient option.

  • There are direct bus services (e.g., GetBus, FlixBus, RedeExpressos) operating from Porto Airport (OPO) directly to the Guimarães bus terminal. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour.

  • It is recommended to check the companies' websites for schedules and to book tickets in advance.

• Porto Airport -> Campanhã (Train & Bus Stations):

  • Line E (Violet) of the Porto metro runs between the airport and Campanhã metro station. Some trains from the airport on this line terminate at Trinidade station. In this case, just take the next train (which may be for line A, B, C, E, or F) from the same platform where your train arrived. Returning to the airport, be sure to take a train for line E.

  • For travel between the airport and city, buy a Z4 ticket (= four zones), costing € 2.25 (plus € 0.60 for the rechargeable Andante card on first purchase). The journey takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Information on the Porto metro:

    • [Timetable / map of the Porto metro]

    • [Metro journey planner]

• Campanhã (Train & Bus Stations) -> Guimarães:

  • By Train:

    • From 'Porto - Campanha' (or 'Porto - São Bento'), you can take the CP Urbano (Suburban) train directly to 'Guimarães'. This line is frequent and does not require pre-booking via mycp (you buy a ticket at the station). The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

  • By Bus:

    • Still on the Metro Station platform, you should follow the signs for 'TIC - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã'.

    • You can travel with FlixBus from 'Porto (Campanhã)' to 'Guimarães'. The trip takes about 50m to 1h.

    • You can also travel with RedeExpressos from 'Porto (Campanhã)' to 'Guimarães'. The trip takes about 50m to 1h.

From Lisbon:

• Lisbon Airport -> Oriente (Train & Bus Stations):

  • To travel from Lisbon Airport to the train station via subway is straightforward. The Red Metro Line, with a frequency of 6-10 minutes, operates from the airport metro station just outside terminal 1 doors on the Arrivals level. The Lisbon subway runs daily from 06:30 am to 01:00 am, ensuring availability for early morning or late-night arrivals. The subway journey to Oriente Station takes about 6 minutes.

  • For metro tickets, a regular ticket costs 1.85€ and is valid for 60-minute public rides. Children up to 4 years old travel for free. Purchase a rechargeable card, Viva-Viagem, for 0.50€, and load your ticket onto it. Tickets and cards are available through automatic machines or ticket kiosks at the airport subway station.

  • Information on the Airport website: [Transport options from Airport to Oriente]

  • Information on the Lisbon metro:

    • [Map of the Lisbon metro]

    • [Ticket options]

• Oriente (Train & Bus Stations) - > Guimarães:

  • The train and bus stations at Oriente are conveniently located next to each other.

  • By Train:

    • Register with the Portuguese Train company CP at mycp (this will be helpful for managing your tickets). Plan your journey starting from 'Lisboa - Oriente' and ending at 'Guimarães' using their online platform. The trip takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours (often requiring a change at Porto-Campanhã).

  • By Bus:

    • You can travel with FlixBus from 'Lisboa (Oriente)' to 'Guimarães'. The trip takes about 4h to 4.5h.

    • You can also travel with RedeExpressos from 'Lisboa (Oriente)' to 'Guimarães'. The trip takes about 4h to 4.5h.

Check also the instructions at the University of Minho (Guimarães campus).

Guimarães is famously known as the "Cradle of the Portuguese Nation." (listen to its pronunciation here). Its beautifully preserved medieval city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site and lies just a short distance from the conference venue.

• Campus de Azurém (Conference Venue): Located within the city, this modern campus of the University of Minho hosts all official TCA 2026 activities. (For detailed building locations, please see our "Inside the Campus" section).

• Alberto Sampaio Museum (Museu Alberto Sampaio): Located in the historical heart of the city, this museum houses a stunning collection of medieval and religious art inside a beautiful 10th-century cloister. This will be the venue for our Welcome Reception (Check-In, Visit to the Museum, and Verde de Honra) on Sunday at 16:30.

• PapaBoa Restaurant (Restaurante PapaBoa): A traditional local spot near the campus area, perfect for experiencing authentic and hearty Portuguese cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. This is where the Conference Dinner will take place on Wednesday at 19:00.

The core activities of the conference — including registration, presentation rooms, and coffee breaks — will be held in Building 02.

Lunches will be served at the Campus Canteen, located in Building 04.

To help you navigate the campus, you can consult this Interactive Map. Note: The main campus entrance is located at the bottom of the map.