Alfândega Congress Centre - Porto
36,000 sqm
Indoor Space
1,200
Plenary Capacity
1,700
Banquet Capacity
22
Breakout Rooms
2
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Alfândega Porto Congress Centre is a neoclassical building, originally a customs house built in the 19th century by Jean F. G. Colson, and later restored by Pritzker-prize winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura in the early 1990s. It is located on the banks of the Douro River in the heart of Porto's historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered one of the largest and most versatile congress centres in Portugal, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity with its original architecture combining stone, iron, brick, and wood. The venue is ideal for business, scientific, cultural, and commercial events, and has been recognized as the 'Best Meetings & Conference Centre, Europe' multiple times.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Porto
Country
PT
Total Indoor Space
36,000 sqm
Max Plenary
1,200
Max Banquet
1,700
Breakout Rooms
22
Exhibition Halls
2
Airport Distance
15 min
Hotel Rooms (1km)
4,500
Accessibility
70/10
Full Address
Rua Nova da Alfândega – Edifício da Alfândega, Porto, 4050-430, PT
Event Spaces & Rooms
19 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archive Hall | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ribeira Halls | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Infante Hall | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miragaia & S. João Halls | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Maria & D. Luís Halls | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arrábida & Porto Halls | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| East Ground Floor | Exhibition Space | — | — | — | — | — |
| West Ground Floor | Exhibition Space | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noble Hall | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miniaturas Hall | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quay | Outdoor | — | — | — | — | — |
| Laboratory Hall | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Despachantes Hall | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Piquete Hall | Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oficinas Hall | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| East Furnas | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| West Furnas | Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| East 2nd Floor | Space | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alfândega Porto Auditorium | Auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Alfândega Congress Centre considers sustainability practices and environmental awareness as important criteria, as highlighted in awards. Portugal is also at the forefront of desalination efforts to combat water scarcity, with government prioritizing water-saving measures, reducing losses, reusing water, and optimizing existing infrastructure, which aligns with the venue's hosting of relevant congresses.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
17 events hosted
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 15 min drive
- Hotels (1km)
- 4,500 rooms
- Exhibition Halls
- 2
- Breakout Rooms
- 22
- Indoor Space
- 36,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Porto, Portugal
Europe — Western Europe
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
5 Apr 2026