Location, accommodation & travel information
Venue
The conference will take place at the Kursaal Congress Centre-Auditorium, San Sebastián, Spain.
Zurriola beach, Mount Urgull and the Kursaal Congress Centre
The Kursaal, facing the Bay of Biscay, is located near the border with France, 100 kilometres from Bilbao. The city is 19 kilometres from the Hondarribia Airport, 49 from the Biarritz Airport, 122 from Vitoria, and 93 from Pamplona.
Address: Centro Kursaal Elkargunea Zurriola Hiribidea, 1 20002 Donostia - San Sebastián, Spain
Transport
By Air
San Sebastián has 3 airports (2 international) within just over 100 km of the city.
Only 20 kilometers from the city centre, San Sebastián Airport has connections to the major Spanish cities; Madrid and Barcelona.
Bilbao Airport, with connections to all Europe, is 105km from the city, and Biarritz
Airport, served by French and international low-cost companies, 47km.
By Train
The train station in the centre of San Sebastián, the Estación del Norte, offers connections to numerous Spanish cities including Madrid and Barcelona, and to international destinations such as Paris and Lisbon.
Local Area and things to do
San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is a medium-sized cosmopolitan city (186,700 inhabitants). It is renowned for its cuisine, award-winning urban beaches and Parisian-inspired architecture. The city is well prepared to welcome demanding visitors who want it all: high-quality services, unique spaces, memorable experiences and a full range of cultural and leisure opportunities.
Panoramic view of San Sebastian
The church in the old town of San Sebastian, Spain.
Accommodation
Information on accommodation for delegates will be added here shortly.
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