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2. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.
2. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.


=== '''Taxis and Ride Sharing Services''' ===
=== Taxis and Ride Sharing Services ===


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

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Getting to the Global Gathering

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.

Map of Lisbon's metro system

Public Transportation

Metro Lisboa (Metro): https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/

Comboios de Portugal (Train): https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
From the Airport to Estoril
  • Cost: Approximately 4 Euro
  • Duration: 1.5 hours or less

1. The airport metro stop is located outside of arrivals at Terminal 1. 2. Take the Red Metro Line in the direction of São Sebastião. 3. Change to the Green Line at the Alameda stop towards Cais do Sodré. 4. Follow signs for the train station (it’s in the same terminal) and take the train towards Cascais. 5. Estoril is two stops before Cascais. Note: You must change from the metro to the train line at Cais do Sodré.

From Central Lisbon to Estoril
  • Cost: Approximately 2.5 Euro
  • Duration: 40 minutes

1. Start at the Cais do Sodré train station and take the train towards Cascais. 2. Estoril is two stops before Cascais.

Taxis and Ride Sharing Services

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

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

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

Hotel Lido

➡️ 100 - 150 Euro per night

Hotel Smart

Hotel Alvorada

Hotel Villa Galé, Estoril

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: [email protected]
➡️ 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: [email protected]

Hotel Inglaterra

Hotels & Hostels 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

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

Ljmonade Hostel - Cascais

  • Website: https://www.ljmonade.com/
  • Shared Dorm Room Price: €30.00 - €40.00
  • Private Room: €100 - €130.00
  • Distance from Global Gathering Venue: 25 minutes by train
  • Phone: +351 916 880 056

Other Accommodation Options

Healthcare

Pharmacies

➡️ Farmácia do Parque

  • 6 minutes walking from the Global Gathering
  • From Monday to Sunday - 9am - 8pm
  • R. das Arcadas do Parque 15 e 16, 2765-266 Estoril, Portugal

➡️ Farmácia Ostende

  • 21 minutes walking from the Global Gathering (next to the Monte Estoril train station)
  • From Monday to Sunday - 9am - 8pm
  • Tv. do Mercado nº1-B, 2765-426 Estoril, Portugal

➡️ Farmácia São João

  • 20 minutes walking from the Global Gathering (next to the Sao Joao do Estoril train station)
  • From Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 8pm
  • Saturday - 9am - 7pm
  • Praça da Carreira 29, 2765-472 Estoril, Portugal

Hospitals

➡️ Hospital CUF Cascais

  • R. Fernão Lopes 60, 2750-663 Cascais, Portugal
  • +351 21 114 1400

➡️ Emergency Hospital of Cascais

  • Av. Brigadeiro Victor Novais Gonçalves, 2755-009 Alcabideche, Portugal
  • +351 21 465 3000

Emergencies

If you need the emergency services, call de 112, which is the Europe-wide emergency number. 

Check the map to see where the main hospitals and pharmacies are in the city.
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