This UFO conference will be held in Furnas, in São Miguel Island, part of the Azores Archipelago in Portugal. The Azores, known for its dramatic landscapes, charming fishing villages, and vibrant blue hydrangeas, offers the ideal setting for a networking retreat with the ultrafast optics community. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mid-Atlantic, it provides a perfect backdrop for meaningful exchanges and collaboration.
Transportation from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Hotel Terra Nostra or other destinations in Furnas
You can book your rental car or transfer from Ponta Delgada Airport to Hotel Terra Nostra through one of the local companies:
CAR RENTAL:
- Booking link: https://www.way2azores-rent.pt/pt
- Use code: UFOXIV to access the group discount rate.
AIRPORT TRANSFER:
- Shared Transfer (1 person): €20
- Private Transfer (1 person): €50
- Contact directly to: danielasousa@way2azores.pt
AIRPORT TRANSFER:
- Shared Transfer (1-4/5 people): €60
- Contact directly to: olivia.p.almeida@bensaudehotels.pt or carolina.a.torres@bensaudehotels.pt
Venue
The conference venue is Terra Nostra Garden Hotel, an Art Deco gem in the heart of the Azores. More than a hotel and a garden, it is a destination and an icon of São Miguel and the Azores, providing unique and memorable experiences to those who visit it.
The conference rooms are located at the Casino building
The hotel has an incredible botanic garden, including a thermal water pool built in 1780.
To book your hotel room, please contact the hotel directly via the following e-mails (add all in cc). Always indicate our UFO group number in the subject: 1424 - Conferencia UFO
Alice Melo – alice.melo@bhc.pt
Ibéria Arruda – iberia.arruda@bhc.pt
Verónica Santos - veronica.c.f.santos@bensaude.pt
Room Rates
| Room Type | Single Occupancy (€) | Twin/Double Occupancy (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Single Art Deco | 207.00 | N/A |
| Standard Cozy Art Deco | 207.00 | 221.00 |
| Standard Garden View | 242.00 | 255.00 |
| Superior Garden View | 342.00 | 355.00 |
| Deluxe Garden View | 392.00 | 406.00 |
| Junior Suite | 490.00 | N/A |
All rates are per room, per night, and include breakfast.
IF YOU WANT TO SHARE A ROOM please write to us directly at info@ultrafastoptics2025.org so we can find you a room mate.
Other options for accommodation
Octant hotel Furnas https://furnas.octanthotels.com/
- Booking contact: events-furnas@octanthotels.com
- Use code: Ultrafast Optics
| Room Type | Single/Double Occupancy (€) |
|---|---|
| Standard room | 350.00 |
| Terrace room | 500.00 |
| Suite room | 550.00 |