ICMB

Conference Venue

ICMB XII will be held at the be held at the Hotel VidaMar, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

Estrada Monumental 175-177, 9000-100 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Arriving to the Island

Madeira, a stunning mountainous and subtropical island in the northeast Atlantic Ocean, is an autonomous region of Portugal accessible only by air. The island's sole airport, Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, is located on its eastern side, approximately 23 km (14 miles) from the conference venue. The journey takes about 20-25 minutes by car under normal traffic conditions or around 60 minutes by bus.

The airport offers excellent ground transportation options, including buses, shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing apps, and car rentals. Information desks are available to assist passengers with transportation arrangements upon arrival. Traffic on the ER101 is generally light, except during rush hour or occasional accidents, so it’s advisable to allow extra time for airport transfers.

Transit

Public transportation is available from the airport to Funchal's bus network, offering the most budget-friendly option to reach the conference venue.

• Board the SIGA Aerobus at the airport arrivals area (€6.40 for an adult ticket). Ride for 12 stops and get off at Hotel Girassol. From there, it’s just a 200-meter walk to the VidaMar Hotel.

Taxis and Ride Apps

Taxis and ride apps may only pick up passengers at designated airport stops, and are prohibited from soliciting rides outside of those areas. Check the airport website to orient yourself before you arrive. Ride apps serving the island are limited to Bolt and Uber. There is also the local Taxi Link app, however it is not the most reliable, as the drivers may never receive your requests.

Airport Shuttles

If you'd prefer to make advance reservations for shared or private shuttle service, try these operators:

• SunTransfers
• Madeira Airport Transfers
• Madeira By Taxi
• Madeira Limo

  Getting Here by Car

  Directions from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to VidaMar Hotel (Funchal)

  From Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, take the ER101 highway southwest and continue for approximately 21 km. Use Exit 9 towards Funchal Centro/Zona Portuária and merge onto V1. Shortly after, take the tunel for Levada dos Ilhéus and follow the road, passing through two roundabouts (take the 1st exit at the first and the 3rd exit at the second). Continue onto Rua Dr. Pita, then turn right onto Estrada Monumental. Finally, after 750 meters turn left, and you’ll find VidaMar Hotel.

  An alternative is using ER101's exit 8 towards São Martinho. At the first roundabout, take the 2nd exit to stay on Av. Dom Teodoro de Faria, and at the next, take the 1st exit onto Av. Mário Soares. Continue through two more roundabouts, following signs for Av. do Amparo and Estrada Monumental. At Praça da Assicom, take the 2nd exit to stay on Estrada Monumental, then continue straight for 2km. Finally turn right to reach VidaMar Hotel.

  Parking

  The conference venue provides an attendee parking from XXX€ a day. Beware that parking in close proximity of the venue is limited to parking meters. The nearest public parking garage is at Monumental Parking, just 350 meters beyond the venue.

  Additional parking options include Jardins D'Ajuda and Forum Madeira parking lots, both approximately 1 km past the venue. Other parking facilities are available further away, though they may require navigating elevation changes on foot.