Practical Information

The conference venue “Terceira Mar Hotel” is at the coastline of Angra with beautiful views over the Atlantic Ocean and only a 10-minutes walk from the city centre.

Flight information

International flights to Terceira arrive at Lajes Airport (airport code TER). We advise you to book your flight well in advance such as to warrant availability.

There are direct flight connections from the US to Terceira (Azores Airlines and TAP). Within Continental Europe, direct flights exist from Porto, Lisbon, and Zürich.

Of course, you may also arrive at any other of the Azores Islands such as São Miguel, airport code PDL, and then take a connecting flight to Terceira.

How to get to the hotel from the airport

Terceira Mar Hotel (Portões de São Pedro, nº 1, Angra do Heroísmo) is an about 25min ride from the aiport. The easiest way to get to the hotel is taking a taxi (about 25€). For the day of departure, we will organize during the conference a taxi sharing for those that wish to do so.

Social activities and Conference dinner

The social activities organized during the conference as well as the conference dinner are included in the conference fee. For participating, please fill in the form that has been sent you by e-mail until September 5th. In case you have not received the form, please contact the conference organizers.

Monday 15th, 14:30 – 17:00: Guided walking tour through Angra do Heroísmo, organized by Sea Adventures. Departure from the hotel.

Tuesday 16th, 8:30 – 12:00: Whale watching organized by Ocean Emotion. Departure will be from the hotel by bus and be very strictly on time. 

Thursday 18th, 14:30 – 18:30: Guided tour by bus through Terceira, organized by Sea Adventures. Departure will be from the hotel.