Tuesday, June 18th 2024

18:30 | Welcome drink at the University of Algarve (Campus de Gambelas)
The University of Algarve (Photo 1) is a young state university, located in the southern part of Portugal, one of the most touristic regions of Portugal. The University has four faculties and four schools, offering a range of quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses in beautiful academic settings. The Gambelas Campus, where the welcome drinks and EWEPA 2024 will take place is close to Ria Formosa National Park, about 3 km away from the airport and 5 km away from the city centre of Faro.

Photo 1 – University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus

Wednesday, June 19th  2024

16:30 – 19:30 | Boat Trip in the Ria Formosa Lagoon and Welcome Reception on Deserta Island
Ria Formosa lagoon is a 19 km long system of barrier islands that communicate with the sea through six inlets. It has one of the richest and most interesting geologies, floras and faunas of Europe. It is also a protected area since 1987, with the status of Natural Park. The Welcome Reception will take place in Restaurant Estaminé (Photo 2), the only restaurant in Deserta Island.

Photo 2 – Estaminé Restaurant (Welcome Reception)

Access to Deserta Island has to be made by ferry. The ferry to go to Deserta Island will depart at 16:30 from “Cais Porta Nova” also known by “Cais das Portas do Mar”. Map 3 indicates its location (in red). Conference Organizers are providing Bus Services from Gambelas Campus to Faro City for the participants to take the ferry to Deserta Island. The buses will depart from Gambelas Campus at 16:00.

Map 3 – Location of Cais das Portas do Mar

Thursday, June 20th 2024

19:30 | Conference Dinner at Hotel AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses Hotel (Photo 3) is nestled by the marina and the stunning landscape of Ria Formosa. It is one of the hotels with the finest location in Faro, boasting a privileged view of the Marina and Ria Formosa Natural Park. The hotel is also conveniently situated near Faro’s entertainment venues and the city’s most renowned restaurants.

Photo 3 – AP Eva Senses Hotel (Conference Dinner)