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MicroBiotec 09 will be held at the Congress Centre of Tivoli Marina Hotel (5*) in Vilamoura, Algarve.

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Surrounded by the famous marina and a private beach, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura (former Tivoli Marinotel) is a reference for luxury tourism in the Algarve. A stage for large events, important meetings and the launch of new products, the congress centre of this 5 star hotel has a capacity for 1200 people. The lively social and nightlife of Vilamoura attracts many local celebrities from different areas who come to enjoy the holidays and weekends of complete relaxation, where there is plenty to do such as shopping, a visit to the casino and golf. In the hotel grounds, guests can find the Angsana Spa where they can choose from a wide range of revitalising treatments based on the best oriental traditions. The hotel also has an association with Nikki Beach – beach facilities, and a lakeside restaurant , where fun is considered a way of life.

The Algarve has, among its 200 km of coast, some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the entire world. It is also one of Europe's top golfing destinations. It is a region rich in culture, with plenty of monuments to see, from Roman ruins to the fortress of Sagres (the nucleus of the Portuguese sea expansion), passing through a rich Islamic heritage, and a much diversified gastronomy. Vilamoura is one of the largest single tourist complexes in Europe. Among the many attractions and facilities there are five different Golf Courses, a large Marina, 5 Star and 4 Star Hotels, Tourist Apartments, self-catering Villas, Restaurants, Pubs, Night Clubs, an International and a Casino. Vilamoura is 20 km away from Faro International Airport and is connected by highway to all the major cities in Algarve, the South of Spain (45 mins drive) and to the rest of Portugal (Lisbon, the capital is 280 km away, about 3 hours drive). The Congress Centre of Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is the largest congress centre, attached to a hotel, in Portugal. It has 17 meeting rooms, with capacity and conference facilities capable of hosting events up to 1,500 people.

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