INDEX WELCOME TO PORTO, WELCOME TO PORTUGAL
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HOW TO GET TO PORTO
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HOW TO GET AROUND PORTO
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THE VENUES
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THE SCHEDULE
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WHAT TO BRING
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WHERE/WHEN TO SEND MATERIALS
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PLACES TO VISIT
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PORTO EXPRESSIONS
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BASIC PORTUGUESE EXPRESSIONS
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PLACES TO EAT FRANCESINHA
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RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
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SPONSORS
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THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
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WELCOME TO PORTO, WELCOME TO PORTUGAL You made it! In a month you will be arriving in Portugal to join the first ever Erasmus Generation Meeting, our network’s biggest international event, bringing together ESNers, Education stakeholders, ESN partners, and the local community, in four days dedicated to celebrating and fostering international education and dialogue. Get ready to engage in every moment. From the stories you will hear and tell, the learning and insightful discussions, to your favourite song on the dance floor, your sharp look at Gala night and the spark on the warm Porto sunset…we hope you take it all in. We cannot wait to make this a memorable event, with you.
Portugal dearly awaits, The Organising Committee ERASMUS GENERATION MEETING PORTUGAL 2022
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HOW TO GET TO PORTO
BY PLANE Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (Porto)
BY TRAIN
BY BUS
Unfortunately, Porto doesn’t have a lot of
You have a lot more options when it comes to buses.
international train connections.
Flixbus has direct routes coming from Luxembourg,
Porto has its own airport located in Maia city, around
If you want to travel exclusively by train, we suggest
Switzerland, France and Spain. You can also catch
11km from the center. It’s connected by bus, shuttle,
going to Vigo (Spain) and catching a train from there
Alsa bus from different points of Spain: Barcelona,
taxi and metro.
to Porto. The trip is around 2 hours and 30 minutes
Granada, Madrid and Oviedo.
and the bus ticket costs 5,25€. Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Lisboa)
If you’re coming by Flixbus, you can have 10% The train will get you to Porto - Campanhã. There,
discount with your ESNcard. Go get it here.
This airport is located in Lisbon far away from Porto,
you can either take a suburban train from Porto -
but if you can’t get a ticket to Porto’s airport, this one
Campanhã to Porto - São Bento (city center) or take
Most Flixbus routes will lead you to Porto (Camélias),
is also an option.
the metro (subway) from Campanhã station and
which is already in the city center. The closest metro
leave at Trindade (city center). Both this options are
stop is Campo 24 de agosto, it’s a 2 min walk.
compatible with an Andante ticket. To know more, check the chapter “How to get around Porto”.
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HOW TO GET TO PORTO
FROM THE AIRPORTS TO THE CITY CENTER
Porto
Lisboa
Uber/FreeNow/Bolt/Taxify/Cabify
Metro (Subway) + Train
These are all the apps you can use for someone to pick you up. This service costs
Take the metro from the airport to Oriente metro station. At the Oriente train
between 10€ and 20€ and takes around 20 minutes to reach the center of Porto
station, catch the train to Porto - Campanhã. Once you reach the destination, you
(Aliados).
can either take a suburban train from Porto - Campanhã to Porto - São Bento (city center) or take the metro (subway) from Campanhã station and leave at Trindade.
Taxi
The metro tickets cost around 3€ in total, the train ticket costs between 18€ and 32€ (this depends on the hour that you choose). If your age is between 18 and 25
They work 24 hours a day. They are parked in front of the airport and there’s a line
years old you can have a 25% discount. You can buy the train tickets and see the
to wait for one. The price to get to the city center is between 10€ and 20€. There
schedules here. You need to buy the metro tickers in the machines on the stations.
is a luggage surcharge when the volumes are over 55x35x20 cm.
This option takes between 3 and 4 hours.
Metro (Subway)
Metro + Bus
You’ll easily find direction signs in the airport leading you to the metro station. You
Take the metro from the airport to Oriente metro station and head to Oriente bus
should catch line E (violet) in direction to Trindade or Estádio do Dragão. Trindade
station. You can use the service FlixBus and go from Oriente to Porto (Camélias).
station is the stop that is most close to the center. This line operates daily from
Walk 5 minutes and you’re at Aliados (city center). The metro ticket costs around
06:00 - 01:00. This one takes 35 minutes and costs 2,60€ (2€ for the trip + 0,60€
2€ and the bus ticket costs between 5€ and 12€. You can have 10% discount with
for the metro card). To know more, check this video tutorial by ESN Porto and the
your ESNcard, go get it here. This service takes 4 or more hours.
chapter “How to get around Porto”.
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HOW TO GET AROUND PORTO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Andante Ticket You can buy and charge your Andante ticket at any metro station. Porto is divided by zones. You charge your Andante depending on how many zones you’re going to cross during your trip. For the entirety of the event, the maximum number of zones we’re gonna cross is 2, so your ticket needs to be a Z2. In order to travel by metro, it is mandatory that you buy an Andante ticket. When traveling by bus, you can get a bus ticket inside, although Andante is valid as well and more affordable. The bus fee is 2€ while the Andante trip (Z2) is 1,25€ (the first time you’ll pay an extra 0,60€ for the card). If you come from the Airport, your Andante needs to be charged with a Z4 trip and it will cost 2€ + 0,60€. One Andante trip is valid for 1 hour starting from the time you validate it. During this hour, you can travel how many times you like to whatever line, using any type of transport available (bus, metro or even suburban train) as long as each trip doesn’t go further than 2 zones. If you come from the Airport, Andante will be valid for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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HOW TO GET AROUND PORTO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Metro Map and Closest Stops Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Flag Parade) Stop: Casa da Música | 23 min walk Casa de Vilar* (Main Venue) Stop: Casa da Música | 23 min walk Palácio dos Correios (Portuguese Night & International Dinner) Stop: Av. Aliados (Line D) | 1 min walk Stop: Trindade (Lines A, B, C, E) | 5 min walk Herança Magna (Gala Night) Stop: Jardim do Morro | 17 min walk *In Google maps, you should search for Seminário de Vilar, its previous name.
Batalha
Ribeira
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HOW TO GET AROUND PORTO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Bus Map and Closest Stops Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Flag Parade) Stop: Palácio | 1 min walk Casa de Vilar* (Main Venue) Stop: Palácio | 5 min walk Palácio dos Correios (Portuguese Night & International Dinner) Stop: Trindade | 4 min walk Stop: Praça D. João I | 4 min walk Herança Magna (Gala Night) Stop: Rosa Mota | 6 min walk *In Google maps, you should search for Seminário de Vilar, its previous name.
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HOW TO GET AROUND PORTO PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
Uber/FreeNow/Bolt/Taxify/Cabify There’s a lot of options regarding private transportation. You can travel in Porto by Taxi or Uber, FreeNow, Bolt, Taxify and Cabify (apps that you can use for someone to pick you up). This service can cost between 4€ and 10€ (depending on the demand at the moment) and it takes around 6 minutes to arrive at Casa do Vilar from the city center. They work 24 hours a day and the price may vary from app to app and from the time of the day (depending how many drivers are working at that time).
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THE VENUES
PALÁCIO DOS CORREIOS Rua Guilherme Costa Carvalho 38 CASA DE VILAR Rua Arcediago Vanzeller 50
JARDINS DO PALÁCIO DE CRISTAL Rua de Dom Manuel II
HERANÇA MAGNA Rua de Serpa Pinto 239, Vila Nova de Gaia
(Click any pin point to go to Google Maps)
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Keep on track about everything EGM here:
Accommodation, Group Telegram, EGM App, Programme, Printing Stores, COVID-19 Updates and Restrictions, and other relevant informations ERASMUS GENERATION MEETING PORTUGAL 2022
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THE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, 7TH
REGISTRATIONS CHECK-IN
09:30 - 14:30
FLAG PARADE DAY
15:00
@ Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
FRIDAY, 8TH
SKILLS AND CAREERS OF THE ERASMUS GENERATION DAY
9:00
SATURDAY, 9TH
MAKING MOBILITY A REALITY FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE DAY
9:00
SUNDAY, 10TH
WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS* DAY
10:00
@ Casa do Vilar Auditorium
@ Casa do Vilar Auditorium
@ Casa do Vilar Auditorium
CAREER FAIR*
MOBILITY FAIR*
ESNawards
DAY
12:00 - 18:30
DAY
12:00 - 18:30
DAY
MONDAY, 11TH
GOODBYES CHECK-OUT
09:30 - 14:30
14:30
@ Casa do Vilar
@ Casa do Vilar
@ Casa do Vilar
INTERNATIONAL DINNER
PORTUGUESE NIGHT
GALA NIGHT
WELCOME CEREMONY DAY
18:00
@ Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
DINNER SOCIAL
21:00
@ Casa do Vilar
SOCIAL
21:00
@ Palácio dos Correios
SOCIAL
21:00
@ Palácio dos Correios
SOCIAL
20:00
@ Herança Magna
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WHAT TO BRING
○ ESNcard ○ ID ○ COVID-19 EU Digital Certificate ○ Flip flops ○ Your country flag ○ Food/Drinks from your country for the International Dinner ○ Materials from your university/city for the Mobility Fair ○ Classic outfit for the Gala ○ Maybe some glitter? ○ Your best mood!
NOTE: In the International Dinner and Portuguese Night, there will only be cash payments for drinks, so please bring some with you. ERASMUS GENERATION MEETING PORTUGAL 2022
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WHERE/WHEN TO SEND MATERIALS
If you want to send your materials for the Mobillity Fair ahead of time, you can do so by having them delivered from the 1st to the 7th of April to Casa de Vilar. The address is: Casa de Vilar Rua Arcediago Van Zeller, 50 4050-621 - Porto Portugal When shipping please make sure that the package is well identified as part of the event and from which country/section it is. (i.e. “EGM Portugal - ESN XXXXXX Country”).
GET 30% DISCOUNT ON SHIPPINGS BOOKED BETWEEN 21/03 AND 31/03* PROMO CODE: EGM2022
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PLACES TO VISIT
Aliados Avenue This is the heart of Porto, where the city hall is located. Lots of people get together in the avenue during any celebration of the city, to watch concerts, fireworks, drink, party and, overall, have a good time. The buildings here are from the barroque era. We also have the most beautiful McDonald’s in the world (according to 9gag). São Bento Train Station Classified as humanity patrimony by UNESCO, it’s the central train station of Porto that thousands of people cross everyday. It was inaugurated 106 years ago. The beautiful tile panels inside represent important moments of the history of Portugal, from the transports evolution to scenes of the daily life. Lello Bookshop Built in a neo gothic style, Lello Bookshop was first opened in 1906, being 116 years old. It’s most known for serving as an inspiration for J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter books, although she denied it on twitter in 2020 (as if that year wasn’t bad enough already!).
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PLACES TO VISIT
Clérigos Tower The Clérigos Tower was inaugurated in 1750. The tower’s architect was the Italian, Nicolau Nasoni. Like most of the buildings in the center, this tower is barroque and is more than 75 meters high. After climbing 240 steps, the view over the city is stunning. Porto’s Rectorate The Rectorate of the University of Porto served a lot of purposes. It was once The Polytechnic Academy of Porto, an Orphans School, then it became different faculties over the years (Fine Arts, Engineering, Economics and, lastly, Sciences Faculty until 2007). Nowadays, besides being the rectory of the University of Porto, it also functions as the Museum of Science, Zoology and Geology as well as the Museum of Archeology and Prehistory. Galerias de Paris Center of Porto’s nightlife, Galerias do Porto are composed with two streets of bars and clubs. This is the place to go after a warm-up. From here on, there are two options: pick one bar/club and stay there all night or just jump from one to another, since a bunch of them have no entrance fee.
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PLACES TO VISIT
The Cathedral Known as “Sé”, it’s located in the heart of the historical center of Porto and it’s one of the main and more antique monuments of Portugal. Through the years, it has been object of several expansions and remodelations, but the original line is still there. Luiz I Bridge Luiz I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that connects the cities of Porto and Gaia. It was planned by Théophile Seyrig, altough it’s a common mistake to think it was by Gustave Eiffel. The less known bridge D. Maria Pia was the one who was planned by both Seyrig and Eiffel. Nowadays, it’s the only bridge in Porto crossable by both metro and car, or simply by walking. Ribeira Designated as World Heritage by UNESCO, Ribeira Square spreads alongside the Douro River and it’s used to be a center of intense commercial and manufacturing activity since the middle ages. Today, the Ribeira Square is filled with restaurants, and it’s one of the favorites spots for tourists and locals to get a nice view of the river.
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PORTO EXPRESSIONS
“LAUREATE THE SEED”
“EAT THE SHARD”
“SWALLOWING FROGS”
/laurear a pevide/ (inf)
/comer o caco/ (inf)
/engolir sapos/ (inf)
When you are laureating the seed, you are basically,
Something is eating your shard when it is confusing
Putting your pride aside and giving in into something
taking a walk, going somewhere just to wander. It is
you. This can be used when you have a problem
that was hard for you to do (i.e. when you have to put
also used when people do nothing, or don’t do what
that you can’t solve, or a situation that you can’t
up with a comment you dislike because it comes from
they are supposed to.
understand, even when you try really hard.
“that” uncle, so you won’t ruin the family meeting).
“BEING IN SAUCE”
“LOWER THE LITTLE BALL”
“GO TO THE STORE FOR ME”
/estar de molho/ (inf)
/baixa a bolinha/ (imper)
/vai-me à loja/ (imper)
When you are in sauce you either are sick and on bed
This expression is used when you are telling someone
When you send someone to the store for you it
all day or you have a hangover! Either way, when you
to calm down in an argument, and when you are
basically means you want them to stop bothering you
are in sauce you are not going anything!
trying to put them “in their place”.
and asking them to leave you alone.
“GRIN THE RATE”
“FULLING THE MULE”
“BEYOND BAGDAD”
/arreganhar a taxa/ (inf)
/encher a mula/ (inf)
/para lá de Bagdá/ (inf)
This one is odd. Basically, “grin the rate” is to smile
This one should be used when you ate a really big
When you are in such a deep sleep that you are
with your teeth, but like, really really hard.
meal and you are super full and satisfied.
already beyond Bagdad!
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BASIC PORTUGUESE EXPRESSIONS NEED TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS? Como consigo ir para Onde fica Quero ir para
? → How can I get to
? → Where is
?
?
→ I want to go to
GREETINGS AND GOODBYES Olá! -> Hello! Bom dia! → Good morning! Boa tarde! → Good afternoon! Boa noite! → Good evening/night! Obrigado! (if you identify as a male) or Obrigada! (if you identify as a female) → Thank you! Adeus! → Goodbye! Até já! → See you in a minute!
AT THE TABLE... Um fino, por favor. → A beer, please. Pode-me trazer a conta? → Can you bring the check? O menu, por favor. → The menu, please.
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PLACES TO EAT FRANCESINHA So, now let’s go to the most important topic… Food! You probably already heard, but Francesinha is one of the most typical dishes from Porto. Not trying to spoil, but it is basically an overwhelming sandwich full of different types of meat and the best sauce you will ever taste in your life. Some of the best chefs in the world already tried it and now it is your turn! Here are some of the best restaurants in Porto to try it:
○ Brasão Cervejaria ○ Café Santiago ○ Taberna Londrina ○ Cufra ○ Francesinhas Al Baixa ○ Lado B ○ O Afonso ○ Capa Negra II ○ Yuko ○ Santa Francesinha ERASMUS GENERATION MEETING PORTUGAL 2022
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RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ALCOHOL
IF I EAT LOTS OF GREASY FOOD, I CAN DRINK MORE: Food will only slow the effect
BEER WON’T GET ME AS DRUNK AS VODKA: A glass of beer contains as much alcohol
DRINKING ALCOHOL WARMS ME UP: You
of alcohol, but won’t change its intensity. Having a
(340ml at 5%) as a glass of wine (140ml at 12%) or a
feel warmer, actually the exact opposite happens
full stomach lowers the rate of alcohol increase in
shot of liquor (45ml at 40%)
to your body! The truth is that alcohol makes you colder.
the blood, so it is still sound advice to eat before
It decreases blood flow near skin, makes you sweat and
you drink. But in the end, all the alcohol will end
causes you to stop shivering.
up in your blood and brain, independently of your stomach’s content.
IF I DRINK A LOT OF COFFEE, I’LL SOBER UP: You will feel more alert, but alcohol will still be in your system.
MEN AND WOMAN CAN CONSUME THE SAME QUANTITY OF ALCOHOL: Sorry
ALCOHOL INCREASES MY SEXUAL
DRINKING WHILE CONSUMING ILLICIT
ladies, but it is true that men have higher tolerance
PERFORMANCE: It makes you feel more
for alcohol for hormonal, and physiological reasons,
confident. But in reality it adversely affects your
alcohol and illicit drugs can have unpredictable
leading to different metabolism rates between
sexual performance.
effects and be extremely dangerous.
DRUGS INCREASE THEIR EFFECT: Mixing
genders. With the same number of drinks, it is easier for women to become intoxicated as their blood
MY MEDICATION DOESN’T HAVE
alcohol level content will rise to a higher level. (This
IMPORTANT EFFECTS, I CAN DRINK AS
doesn’t mean men should drink more).
I CAN DRINK AS MUCH AS I WANT BECAUSE I HAVE TIME TO SLEEP IT OFF: You body
MUCH AS I WANT: Drinking alcohol can make some
needs around one hour to metabolize one unit of
drugs very harmful.
alcohol, so it is entirely possible that there will be alcohol left in your system when you wake up.
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RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
When shared in a fully responsible way, alcohol can be part of a lifestyle that
Responsible drinking also encapsulates other elements such as food, moderation,
includes good diet and exercise. On the other hand, excessive drinking can have
respect:
harmful effects on your health. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live in balance. It’s all about amount and reason.
○ KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DRINKING! Understand the strength of your drink
TIPS FOR RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
○ RESPECT! Some people should not drink (such as minors and pregnant women)
Water helps your body to process alcohol & helps to keep your brain safe:
○ HAVE SOME FOOD! Eating food before and while you drink will slow down the
○ STAY HYDRATED! Enjoying more than a few alcoholic drinks during a short
○ ADULTS ONLY! Keep an eye on any underage guests to ensure they cannot
and the size of your serving. and others choose not to drink. Always respect their choice. absorption of alcohol, but it will not prevent you from getting drunk.
period of time can increase the risk of dehydration, especially if taken on an empty stomach. ○ PACE YOURSELF! Drinking water helps slow down the speed or drinking and
access alcoholic drinks. ○ SAFE JOURNEY HOME! Drink driving is not an option. Plan ahead on how you will get to and from events and then back home safely.
helps pace yourself to avoid overconsumption: alternate your drinks with water or non-alcoholic beverages. ○ PROTECT YOUR BRAIN! A mix of dehydration and alcohol consumption can
Take care of yourself, and keep your body and mind healthy! For more information, feel free to visit our website here.
cause deteriorations in cognitive performance. Water helps you to keep you hydrated and protect your brain.
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PREMIUM SPONSORS
SPONSORS
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THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Head of the OC Ana Vilhena Vice-Head of the OC and Treasurer Rodrigo Gomes Logistics Sara Esteves Lourenço, David Torres, Filipa Osório, Giuliana Kotkievicz, Luís Dias, Miguel Barbosa, Rafaela Fernandes, Xénia Caetano Commercial Partnerships Rita Dias, Francisco Forte, Joel Castro, Margarida Sena Gomes Communication Beatriz Lamy, Kasia Poskrobko, Leonor Oliveira, Sara Felgueiras Employability Fair Joana Lima, Ana Sofia Pacheco, Eduardo Freitas, Francisco Silva, Paulo Portovedo External Relations Joana Ribau Leite, Melissa Pinho, Pedro Afonso Valente , Pedro Santos, Sofia Alves IT Matteo Carbone, Ana Soares, Miguel Mateus Mendes Franganito, Pedro Barbosa Network Communication Leonor Alcaçarenho Registrations & Check-in Sofia da Costa, Eva Padrão, Joaquim Costa, Júnior Fernandes, Margarida Faria, Ricardo Sousa Social Programme Ana Sofia Machado, Ana Sofia Sousa , Beatriz Nóbrega Branco, João Leitão, Márcia Branco, Simão Fonseca Volunteers Mariana Rebelo Jaloto, Carolina Neto. Filipa Vieira, Ivo Rosário, Hélder Simões
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
The Organising Committee
Emergency Line
Ana Vilhena
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+351 912 196 632 SNS24 (NHS’s 24-hour Call Center) Rodrigo Gomes
+351 808 24 24 24 (for English mark 9)
+351 912 085 432 Hospitals Sara Lourenço
Hospital de Santo António
+351 918 236 410
Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001 Porto +351 222 077 500
Beatriz Lamy +351 917 062 622
Hospital de São João Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200–319 Porto
Mariana Jaloto
+351 225 512 100
+351 938 841 241 Taxis Leonor Alcaçarenho
+351 220 997 336
+351 969 381 809
+351 225 076 400 +351 911 907 533 Tourism Police Rua Clube dos Fenianos 19, 4000-172 Porto +351 222 081 833
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/vamos ser mais que as mães!/ (fpp)