TOURIST INFORMATION
Travelling to fib ICCS2024 conference is a great opportunity to visit Guimarães and the country. You can find few hints, what should not be missed on https://www.qualitytours.pt/
Try also the videos at Visit Portugal - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5D1TiKg5e0Q2FDzlBk2mdA.
Guimarães
•Tradition, culture, history, architecture, gastronomy and wine, landscape, hospitality and the joy of their people are the attributes of a unique region.
•Northwest of Portugal is full of scenic and historical sites.
•National Park of Peneda-Gerês with its rock-mountains, cascades, lakes and abundant wildlife.
•To the East, the famous Douro river valley, where the Port wine grapes are grown (UNESCO World heritage site).
•To the South, the city of Porto (UNESCO World heritage site), with its international airport, featuring an impressive architecture in the banks of the Douro River, the famous bridges and the Port wine cellars.
More information about Guimarães - https://www.visitguimaraes.travel/
Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a state in Southern Europe, founded in 1143, occupying a total area of 92.212 Km2. The continental part is located in the extreme southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain to the north and east, and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. The Portuguese territory also includes two autonomous regions: the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, located in the Atlantic Ocean. The Madeira archipelago consists of the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas and Selvagens, and the Azores archipelago consists of nine islands and some islets: Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo.
General Information about: https://www.visitportugal.com/pt-pt