Accomodation is not included in the registration fee.
We encourage participants to book their stay within the designated hotel hub, a cluster of adjacent hotels located within easy walking distance or conveniently reachable by public transportation from the workshop venue:
From the first two hotels, the venue can be reached either by public transport (train, 1 stop, ~20 minutes) or via a pleasant 45-minute walk along the beach. From the third hotel, the venue is accessible by a 20-minute walk.
1. Hotel Riviera
Rates:
- €105 (single)
- €120 (double)
Booking contact: vera.moura@rivierahotel.pt / reservas@rivierahotel.pt
Reservation code: EMBO_GIMM_Oeiras
Note: Invited speakers will be accommodated at Hotel Riviera. Participants are encouraged to consider staying here as well.
2. Carcavelos Beach Hotel
Rates:
- Standard single: €88
- Sea-view single: €105
- Standard double: €98
- Sea-view double: €115
Special booking instructions:
Special rates are available for direct bookings via carcavelosbeach@almeidahotels.pt.
Please mention the reservation code EMBO26.
3. INATEL Oeiras Hotel
Rates:
Standard (Garden access):
- Single: €115
- Double: €122
Standard Plus (Garden view):
- Single: €122
- Double: €127
Superior (Closer to the sea; A/C):
- Single: €129
- Double: €135
Superior Plus (Modern; closer to the sea; A/C):
- Single: €140
- Double: €147
Participants will receive a 4-day public transportation pass.
How to Reach Oeiras and GIMM
Oeiras is located roughly halfway along the Lisbon–Cascais railway line.
From Lisbon Airport:
- Take the airport shuttle to Cais do Sodré or use the metro: Red Line from the airport → transfer to the Green Line at Alameda → continue to Cais do Sodré
- From Cais do Sodré, take the train toward Cascais (every 20–30 minutes). All trains stop at Oeiras; the journey takes about 20 minutes
- GIMM (Oeiras site) is located near Oeiras station
From Oeiras Train Station to GIMM
Upon exiting the station, walk toward the taxi and bus area across the garden, to the right of the exit.
Continue along this sidewalk for approximately 400 meters to the traffic lights.
Turn left, cross at the pedestrian crossing, and you will reach the main entrance to GIMM.
Google Maps
GIMM (Rua da Quinta Grande, 6, Oeiras) is located in a quiet and safe area of Oeiras, a coastal town situated midway between Lisbon and Cascais. The surroundings feature a mix of residential buildings, cafés, restaurants, and green spaces, all within easy walking distance.
Just a few minutes from GIMM, you will find:
- Cafés and restaurants: Several casual options for lunch or coffee, offering both Portuguese and international cuisine
- Oeiras Parque Shopping Centre (10 min by car/taxi): A large mall with shops, supermarkets, a pharmacy, and multiple dining choices
- Beaches: Oeiras and Carcavelos beaches are a short train or taxi ride away, ideal for seaside walks and oceanfront dining.
- Public transport: Oeiras train station is a 7–10 minute walk and provides direct connections to Lisbon and Cascais every 20–30 minutes
- Services: Pharmacies, ATMs, and convenience stores are located near the train station and along the main road leading to GIMM
Oeiras is known for its safe, walkable environment and proximity to the sea, making it a convenient and pleasant location for visitors attending events or workshops at GIMM.
Sustainability at the meeting
The EMBO Courses & Workshops Programme assesses meetings based on the proposal and implementation of sustainability measures. Meetings can earn points across a range of measures, with each measure assigned a point value from one to five. These points classify the meeting into one of three sustainability levels, reflecting the organizers' commitment to enhancing the sustainability of their event. More information on the EMBO Courses & Workshops Sustainability Badge can be found here.
Abstract book: The workshop program will be shared in electronic form only.
Venue: The venue takes energy efficiency measures and is centrally located with good public transport connections and close to major transport hubs.
Meals: The catering serves vegetarian meals, locally sourced food, no bottled water, but offers water fountains/tap water in jugs and there are no single-use wares such as disposable cutlery, cups, plastic bottles or cans. A dedicated lunch serving only vegetarian and locally sourced options will feature the GIMM Green Team leading table discussions on sustainable science.
Carbon Offset: Registration includes a contribution to high-quality, verified CO₂ offsetting projects, following the European Geosciences Union’s model. Budget surplus from registration fees will be donated to the same efforts.
Sustainable Gift: Participants will receive a reusable Fill Forever bottle, made within 20 km from the venue using recycled materials.
Hotel: Our accommodation participates in the HEART Program—a national sustainability initiative run by the Portuguese Hotel Association (AHP)—and supports Cascais for Tomorrow, a local sustainable development program.
Train Travel Raffle: Participants who travel primarily by train will be entered into a raffle to receive a small local gift.
