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= Applying for a Schengen Visa =
== How to get to the Global Gathering location: ==
Depending on the passport that you hold, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa through a Portuguese consulate or visa center in your country of residence. To start the process...
The Global Gathering will take place in Estoril, Portugal which is only 25 km from Lisbon and is located on a main train line from the city center. The GG venue is only a 5-10 minute walk from the Estoril train station.  


: 1) Determine [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/who-needs-a-visa#list-of-nationalities-who-must-be-in-possession-of-a-visa if you need to apply for a Schengen visa] to travel to Portugal;
=== Public Transportation ===
: 2) [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/required-documentation/short-stay-visa Review the documents you will need for your visa application]; and
Useful Links:  
: 3) [https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html Begin the application process] on VFS.Global. The Portuguese government uses VFS.Global's services and on their website, you will be walked through the application process.


The Team CommUNITY team is here to help you through the visa application process and can provide you with an official letter of invitation to the Global Gathering and other visa support. Contact us at [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community gather@digitalrights.community] for more information.
* '''Metro Lisboa (Metro):''' <nowiki>https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/</nowiki>
* '''Comboios de Portugal (Train):''' <nowiki>https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en</nowiki>


= Travel and Public Transportation =
LISBON METRO PICTURE HERE
Estoril, Portugal is only 25 km. from central Lisbon and is located on a main train line from Lisbon. The Global Gathering Summit and Feira venue is only a 5 - 10 minute walk from the Estoril train station.


== Coffee: How to Order ==
===== <u>From the Airport to Estoril</u> =====
'''cafe:''' expresso
'''Cost:''' Approximately 4 Euro


'''cafe pingado:''' expresso with a splash of milk
'''Duration:''' 1.5 hours or less
 
'''Note:''' You must change from the metro to the train line at Cais do Sodré.
 
* The airport metro stop is located outside of arrivals at Terminal 1.
* Take the Red Metro Line in the direction of São Sebastião.
* Change to the Green Line at the Alameda stop towards Cais do Sodré.
* Follow signs for the train station (it’s in the same terminal) and take the train towards Cascais.
* Estoril is two stops before Cascais.    
 
===== <u>From Central Lisbon to Estoril</u> =====
'''Cost:''' Approximately 2.5 Euro


'''meia de leite:''' half expresso, half mlik like a cappucino or cafe con leche.
'''Duration:''' 40 minutes


'''galão:''' latte
* Start at the Cais do Sodré train station and take the train towards Cascais. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.


'''Abatanado:''' Americano
=== Taxis and Ride Sharing Services ===
It is possible to use city taxis, as well as Uber and Bolt in the city of Lisbon.


== Public Transportation ==
* '''Uber:''' <nowiki>https://www.uber.com/pt/en/</nowiki>
'''Cost to Estoril from the Lisbon Airport:''' Approximately 4 Euro<br>
* '''Bolt:''' <nowiki>https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/</nowiki>
'''Duration:''' 1.5 hours or less


'''Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon (Cais do Sodré Train Station):''' Approximately 2.5 Euro<br>
There are two main pick up and drop off points at Terminal 1 of the Lisbon Airport. Both Bolt and Uber work at either of these points:  
'''Duration:''' 40 minutes


* '''Metro Lisboa (Metro):''' https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/<br>
* The Kiss&Fly parking lot is located at the entrance of the Departures Hall at Terminal 1. It is just in front of the free shuttle service to Terminal 2.  
* '''Comboios de Portugal (Train):''' https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
* P2 parking is located in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 1. Once you exit the baggage claim department, take a left and walk past the Starbucks towards the exit and the P2 parking lot. You will see signs for the ride sharing pick up zone.


== Taxis and Ride Sharing Services ==
'''Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon:''' Approximately 25-30 Euro
'''Cost to Estoril from the Lisbon Airport:''' Approximately 30 Euro<br>
'''Duration:''' 30 minutes


'''Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon:''' Approximately 25 Euro<br>
'''Duration:''' 25 minutes
'''Duration:''' 25 minutes


* '''Uber''': [https://www.uber.com/pt/en/ https://www.uber.com/pt/en/]
=== Recommended Hotels in Estoril ===
* '''Bolt''': [https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/ https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/]
Below you will find several hotel options that are located within walking distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. It is walking distance to the event space from the train, so you may prefer to book hotels in Lisbon or the neighboring towns, (Cascais, Carcavelos etc.)
 
'''*Please note that the prices listed below are approximations and may vary at the time of booking. Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.'''
 
==== <u>100 Euro per night and below</u> ====
'''Hotel São Mamede'''
 
Website: <nowiki>https://www.hotelsmamede.com/pt/index.html</nowiki>
 
Price: €80.00
 
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.
 
Maximum Available Rooms: 25
 
Phone: +351 214 659 110
 
'''Hotel Lido'''
 
Website: <nowiki>https://www.hotellido.pt/pt/index.html</nowiki>
 
Price: €97.00 - €100.00
 
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 500 m.
 
Maximum Available Rooms: 60
 
Contact: José Freire - Operations Manager
 
Phone: +351 214 649 860
 
Email: reservas@hotellido.pt
 
==== <u>100 - 150 Euro per night</u> ====
'''Hotel Smart'''
 
Website: <nowiki>https://www.hotel-smart.net/en/</nowiki>
 
Price: €100.00 - €110.00
 
Distance from Global Gathering: 600m
 
Phone: +351 214 682 164
 
Email: reservas@hotel-smart.net
 
'''Hotel Alvorada'''
 
Website: <nowiki>https://www.hotelalvorada.com/</nowiki>
 
Price: €120.00
 
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 350 m.
 
Maximum Available Rooms: 40
 
Contact: José Freire - Operations Manager
 
Phone: +351 214 649 860
 
Email: reservas@hotelalvorada.com
 
'''Hotel Villa Galé, Estoril'''
 
Website: <nowiki>https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/costa-de-lisboa/vila-gale-estoril</nowiki>
 
Price: €150
 
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 450 m.
 
Maximum Available Rooms: 25
 
Reservations
 
Contact: Belmiro Pinto - Operations Manager
 
Phone: +351 214 648 400
 
Email: estoril.recepcao1@vilagale.com


= Hotels Offering Global Gathering Discounts =
'''Hotel Londres'''
Below you will find several discounted hotel options that are located within walking distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. However, because the event venue is located walking distance from the Estoril train station, you may also want to consider researching your own accommodations either in Lisbon (only a 25 - 30 minute train ride away) or in the towns neighboring Estoril which also have train stations ([https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/25611736#map=13/38.6969/-9.4205 Cascais], [https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/545306132#map=16/38.6902/-9.3363 Carcavelos] etc.)


== 100 Euro per night and below ==
Website: <nowiki>https://www.hotelondres.com</nowiki>
=== Hotel Lido ===


For Hotel Lido reservations, please email the reservations team directly with your reservation request and include the "GATHERING2023" promotional code.
Price: €135.00


'''Website:''' https://www.hotellido.pt/pt/index.html<br>
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.
'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
'''Single Room:''' € 87.00<br>
'''Double Room*:''' € 99.00


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 500 m.
Maximum Available Rooms: 25


'''Maximum Available Rooms:''' 60
Reservations


'''Reservations'''
Contact: Rita Freixiela - Operations Manager
:'''Contact:''' José Freire - ''Operations Manager''
:'''Phone:''' +351 214 649 860
:'''Email:''' reservas@hotellido.pt
:'''Promo Code:''' GATHERING2023


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
Phone: +351 214 648 300


=== Hotel Alvorada ===
Email: reserva@hotelondres.com


For Hotel Alvorada reservations, please email the reservations team directly with your reservation request and include the "GATHERING2023" promotional code.
==== <u>150 - 200 Euro per night</u> ====
'''O Cascais City and Beach Hotel'''


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelalvorada.com/
Website: <nowiki>http://www.cascaiscbhotel.com</nowiki>


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
Price: €190.00- €205.00
'''Single Room:''' € 87.00<br>
'''Double Room*:''' € 99.00<br>


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 350 m.
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 5 minute walk to the train station. 20 minutes total.


'''Maximum Available Rooms:''' 40
Maximum Available Rooms: 25


'''Reservations'''
Reservations
:'''Contact:''' José Freire - ''Operations Manager''
:'''Phone:''' +351 214 649 860
:'''Email:''' reservas@hotelalvorada.com
:'''Promo Code:''' GATHERING2023


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
Contact: Luis Marques - Operations Manager


== 100 - 150 Euro per night ==
Phone: +351 211 164 330
=== Hotel Villa Galé, Estoril ===


'''Website:''' https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/costa-de-lisboa/vila-gale-estoril
Email: reservations@cascaiscbhotel.com


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
'''Hotel Inglaterra'''
'''Single Room:''' € 136.80<br>
'''Double Room*:''' € 152.00<br>


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 450 m.
Website: <nowiki>https://www.hotelinglaterra.com.pt</nowiki>


'''Maximum Available Rooms:''' 25
Price: €180.00 - €200.00


'''Reservations'''
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.
:'''Contact:''' Belmiro Pinto - ''Operations Manager''
:'''Phone:''' +351 214 648 400
:'''Email:''' estoril.recepcao1@vilagale.com
:'''Promo Code:''' GATHERING2023


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
Maximum Available Rooms: 30


=== Hotel São Mamedre ===
Contact: Joana Silva - Operations Manager


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelsmamede.com/pt/index.html
Phone: +351 214 684 461


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
Email: geral@hotelinglaterra.com.pt
:''10% discount extendable to extra dates before and after the event - exclusive for online reservations at www.hotelsmamede.com''
'''Double Room*:''' € 112.00<br>


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 650 m.
==== Hotels near Estoril ====
Estoril is located on the Cascais Line which connects Lisbon (from Cais do Sodré station) to Cascais. You can book accommodation near any train station on this line and you will have easy access to the Global Gathering venue which is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Estoril train station.


'''Maximum Available Rooms:''' 25
'''Cascais City and Beach Hotel'''  


'''Reservations'''
Website: <nowiki>https://www.cascaiscbhotel.com/</nowiki>
:'''Contact:''' Nadir Nunes - ''Operations Manager''
:'''Phone:''' +351 214 659 110
:'''Promo Code''' GATHERING2023


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
Price: €190.00 - €200.00  


=== Hotel Londres ===
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 20 minutes by train


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelondres.com
Phone: +351 - 211164330


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
Email: reservations@cascaiscbhotel.com
'''Double Room*:''' € 135.00<br>
'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 650 m.


'''Maximum Available Rooms:''' 25
'''Sui7es Guest House - Cascais'''  


'''Reservations'''
Website: <nowiki>https://sui7es.pt/</nowiki>
:'''Contact:''' Rita Freixiela - ''Operations Manager''
:'''Phone:''' +351 214 648 300
:'''Email:''' reserva@hotelondres.com
:'''Promo Code:''' GATHERING2023


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
Price: €175.00 - €185.00


=== O Cascais City and Beach Hotel ===
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 15 minutes by train


'''Website:''' http://www.cascaiscbhotel.com
Phone: +351 215 801 187


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
'''Riviera Hotel - Carcavelos'''  
'''Single Room:''' € 150.00<br>
'''Double Room*:''' € 160.00


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 5 minute walk to the train station. 20 minutes total.
Website: <nowiki>https://www.rivierahotel.pt/</nowiki>


'''Maximum Available Rooms:''' 25
Price: €100.00 - €120.00


'''Reservations'''
Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 30 minutes by train
:'''Contact:''' Luis Marques - ''Operations Manager''
:'''Phone:''' +351 211 164 330
:'''Email:''' reservations@cascaiscbhotel.com
:'''Promo Code:''' GATHERING2023


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
Phone: +3351 214 586 600


== 150 - 200 Euro per night ==
==== Other Accommodation Options ====
=== Hotel Inglaterra ===


'''Website:''' https://www.hotelinglaterra.com.pt
* Airbnb (Rooms and apartments with private and shared facilities): <nowiki>https://www.airbnb.com/</nowiki>
* Booking.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals): <nowiki>https://www.booking.com</nowiki>
* Hostelworld (Dorms, shared rooms and private rooms with shared facilities): <nowiki>https://hostelworld.com/</nowiki>
* Hotels.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals): <nowiki>https://www.hotels.com/</nowiki>
* Vacation Rentals by Owner (Vrbo) (Rental homes): <nowiki>https://www.vrbo.com/</nowiki>


'''Dates for Discounted Rates:''' September 14 - 18, 2023<br>
== Useful Tips: Ordering ==
'''Single Room:''' € 190.00<br>
'''Coffee'''
'''Double Room*:''' € 200.00<br>


'''Distance from Global Gathering Venue:''' 650 m.
There is a lot of great coffee in Lisbon, but ordering can be confusing. There are many different ways to order a coffee. Here is a visual mini guide to make sure you get the coffee you want: 


'''Maximum Available Rooms:''' 30
'''Beer'''


'''Reservations'''
Much like ordering a coffee, there are a number of ways to order beer in portugal. If you order “uma cerveja” you will likely be asked if you want a pint or a bottle. Here are some tips so you can get the beer you want.  
:'''Contact:''' Joana Silva - ''Operations Manager''
:'''Phone:''' +351 214 684 461
:'''Email:''' geral@hotelinglaterra.com.pt
:'''Promo Code:''' GATHERING2023


<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.''
'''Small draft beer:''' um imperial


= Other Accommodation Options =
'''Large draft beer:''' uma caneca
Estoril is located on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linha_de_Cascais Cascais Line] which connects Lisbon (from Cais do Sodré station) to Cascais. You can book accommodation near any train station on this line and you will have easy access to the Global Gathering venue which is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Estoril train station.


*'''Airbnb''' ''(Rooms and apartments with private and shared facilities)''''':''' https://www.airbnb.com/
'''A bottle:''' uma garrafa
*'''Booking.com''' ''(Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals)''''':''' https://www.booking.com
*'''Hostelworld''' ''(Dorms, shared rooms and private rooms with shared facilities)''''':''' https://hostelworld.com/
*'''Hotels.com''' ''(Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals)''''':''' https://www.hotels.com/
*'''Vacation Rentals by Owner (Vrbo)''' ''(Rental homes)''''':''' https://www.vrbo.com/

Revision as of 16:44, 24 January 2024

How to get to the Global Gathering location:

The Global Gathering will take place in Estoril, Portugal which is only 25 km from Lisbon and is located on a main train line from the city center. The GG venue is only a 5-10 minute walk from the Estoril train station.

Public Transportation

Useful Links:

  • Metro Lisboa (Metro): https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/
  • Comboios de Portugal (Train): https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en

LISBON METRO PICTURE HERE

From the Airport to Estoril

Cost: Approximately 4 Euro

Duration: 1.5 hours or less

Note: You must change from the metro to the train line at Cais do Sodré.

  • The airport metro stop is located outside of arrivals at Terminal 1.
  • Take the Red Metro Line in the direction of São Sebastião.
  • Change to the Green Line at the Alameda stop towards Cais do Sodré.
  • Follow signs for the train station (it’s in the same terminal) and take the train towards Cascais.
  • Estoril is two stops before Cascais.    
From Central Lisbon to Estoril

Cost: Approximately 2.5 Euro

Duration: 40 minutes

  • Start at the Cais do Sodré train station and take the train towards Cascais. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.

Taxis and Ride Sharing Services

It is possible to use city taxis, as well as Uber and Bolt in the city of Lisbon.

  • Uber: https://www.uber.com/pt/en/
  • Bolt: https://bolt.eu/en/cities/lisbon/

There are two main pick up and drop off points at Terminal 1 of the Lisbon Airport. Both Bolt and Uber work at either of these points:

  • The Kiss&Fly parking lot is located at the entrance of the Departures Hall at Terminal 1. It is just in front of the free shuttle service to Terminal 2.
  • P2 parking is located in the Arrivals Hall at Terminal 1. Once you exit the baggage claim department, take a left and walk past the Starbucks towards the exit and the P2 parking lot. You will see signs for the ride sharing pick up zone.

Cost to Estoril from Central Lisbon: Approximately 25-30 Euro

Duration: 25 minutes

Recommended Hotels in Estoril

Below you will find several hotel options that are located within walking distance of the Global Gathering venue in Estoril, Portugal. It is walking distance to the event space from the train, so you may prefer to book hotels in Lisbon or the neighboring towns, (Cascais, Carcavelos etc.)

*Please note that the prices listed below are approximations and may vary at the time of booking. Be sure to confirm if the room has two beds or one bed with double occupancy at reservation. “Double Room” does not necessarily mean that it will have two beds.

100 Euro per night and below

Hotel São Mamede

Website: https://www.hotelsmamede.com/pt/index.html

Price: €80.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.

Maximum Available Rooms: 25

Phone: +351 214 659 110

Hotel Lido

Website: https://www.hotellido.pt/pt/index.html

Price: €97.00 - €100.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 500 m.

Maximum Available Rooms: 60

Contact: José Freire - Operations Manager

Phone: +351 214 649 860

Email: reservas@hotellido.pt

100 - 150 Euro per night

Hotel Smart

Website: https://www.hotel-smart.net/en/

Price: €100.00 - €110.00

Distance from Global Gathering: 600m

Phone: +351 214 682 164

Email: reservas@hotel-smart.net

Hotel Alvorada

Website: https://www.hotelalvorada.com/

Price: €120.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 350 m.

Maximum Available Rooms: 40

Contact: José Freire - Operations Manager

Phone: +351 214 649 860

Email: reservas@hotelalvorada.com

Hotel Villa Galé, Estoril

Website: https://www.vilagale.com/pt/hoteis/costa-de-lisboa/vila-gale-estoril

Price: €150

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 450 m.

Maximum Available Rooms: 25

Reservations

Contact: Belmiro Pinto - Operations Manager

Phone: +351 214 648 400

Email: estoril.recepcao1@vilagale.com

Hotel Londres

Website: https://www.hotelondres.com

Price: €135.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.

Maximum Available Rooms: 25

Reservations

Contact: Rita Freixiela - Operations Manager

Phone: +351 214 648 300

Email: reserva@hotelondres.com

150 - 200 Euro per night

O Cascais City and Beach Hotel

Website: http://www.cascaiscbhotel.com

Price: €190.00- €205.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 5 minute walk to the train station. 20 minutes total.

Maximum Available Rooms: 25

Reservations

Contact: Luis Marques - Operations Manager

Phone: +351 211 164 330

Email: reservations@cascaiscbhotel.com

Hotel Inglaterra

Website: https://www.hotelinglaterra.com.pt

Price: €180.00 - €200.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 650 m.

Maximum Available Rooms: 30

Contact: Joana Silva - Operations Manager

Phone: +351 214 684 461

Email: geral@hotelinglaterra.com.pt

Hotels near Estoril

Estoril is located on the Cascais Line which connects Lisbon (from Cais do Sodré station) to Cascais. You can book accommodation near any train station on this line and you will have easy access to the Global Gathering venue which is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Estoril train station.

Cascais City and Beach Hotel

Website: https://www.cascaiscbhotel.com/

Price: €190.00 - €200.00  

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 20 minutes by train

Phone: +351 - 211164330

Email: reservations@cascaiscbhotel.com

Sui7es Guest House - Cascais

Website: https://sui7es.pt/

Price: €175.00 - €185.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 15 minutes by train

Phone: +351 215 801 187

Riviera Hotel - Carcavelos

Website: https://www.rivierahotel.pt/

Price: €100.00 - €120.00

Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 30 minutes by train

Phone: +3351 214 586 600

Other Accommodation Options

  • Airbnb (Rooms and apartments with private and shared facilities): https://www.airbnb.com/
  • Booking.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals): https://www.booking.com
  • Hostelworld (Dorms, shared rooms and private rooms with shared facilities): https://hostelworld.com/
  • Hotels.com (Hotel rooms, bed and breakfasts and home rentals): https://www.hotels.com/
  • Vacation Rentals by Owner (Vrbo) (Rental homes): https://www.vrbo.com/

Useful Tips: Ordering

Coffee

There is a lot of great coffee in Lisbon, but ordering can be confusing. There are many different ways to order a coffee. Here is a visual mini guide to make sure you get the coffee you want: 

Beer

Much like ordering a coffee, there are a number of ways to order beer in portugal. If you order “uma cerveja” you will likely be asked if you want a pint or a bottle. Here are some tips so you can get the beer you want.

Small draft beer: um imperial

Large draft beer: uma caneca

A bottle: uma garrafa

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