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
Accommodation
Information on Accommodation for delegates will be added here shortly.
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Travel information
Barcelona Airport is the closest airport to Sitges.
If you are deciding whether to fly into Barcelona, Reus or Girona airports, it is worth considering all costs. If you find that a flight to Reus or Girona is cheaper than one to Barcelona Airport, make sure that you add up the other costs of further travel before making a booking.
The distance from Barcelona Airport to Sitges is approximately 20 km. This will take about 30 minutes in a taxi, costing around €65.00.
Transfer to Sitges from Barcelona Airport by train
There are no direct trains from Barcelona Airport to Sitges. Therefore, it is necessary to take the C2 RENFE train from Terminal 2 to El Prat de Llobregat which is the first stop after the airport. You can then catch a train to Sitges from this station.
If you are arriving at Terminal 1 of Barcelona Airport, there is a free shuttle bus that will take you to the train station which is located at Terminal 2.
For more detailed information on train timetable and journey times see our Guide to Transferopens in new tab/window from Barcelona Airport to Sitges.
Transfer to Sitges from Barcelona Airport by coach
There are coaches that run directly from Barcelona Airport to Sitges. The MonBus runs from outside Terminal 1 of Barcelona airport. There are two terminals at Barcelona Airport - Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) (T2 has three separate sections T2A, T2B and T2C).
The MonBus service to Sitges only departs from T1. Therefore, if you are arriving into T2, you will need to take the free shuttle bus to T1 to catch the Monbus coach to Sitges.
The MonBus service runs from Barcelona airport to the following stations including Sitges.
Barcelona City Centre (Ronda Universitat) > Barcelona Gran Via > Barcelona Airport T1 > Sitges
Sitges >Barcelona Airport (T1) > Barcelona Gran Via > Barcelona City Centre (Ronda Universitat)
The stops are in order of direction but please be aware that the MonBus runs in both directions from the airport so make sure you get the bus that is going in the direction you need.
See the Guide to Transfers from Barcelona Airportopens in new tab/window for more information.
The MonBus runs once per hour from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays the bus runs every two hours. On Sundays and Holidays they run four times per day. For details of the times and ticket prices of the MonBus check the MonBus Websiteopens in new tab/window. Go to the 'Timetable Searcher' and key in 'Aeroport de Barcelona' to 'Sitges'.
Visa Information
Always check with your local Spanish consulate well in advance for information on visa requirements as conditions may change.
Visitors from the EU and Schengen countries may not need a visa if a valid passport or residency document is provided.
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Local area and things to do
About Sitges
Sitges is located 35 km south of Barcelona, with easy road and rail access. Barcelona International Airport is just 25 km away (approx. 20 minutes).
It is a picturesque coastal town situated between the Mediterranean Sea and nearby mountain ranges and offers a rich cultural history, stunning natural scenery, and a vibrant culinary scene.
Local attractions and activities
Beautiful coastline with luxury residential areas
Golf courses and marina facilities near the beaches
Historic town centre with cultural landmarks, including Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla churches
Tourist information: Sitges Tourist Guideopens in new tab/window
Places of interest
Casa de la Vila – A 19th-century neo-Gothic architectural landmark
Palau Maricel – A unique blend of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque elements
Cau Ferrat Museum – Former studio of Santiago Rusiñol, featuring works by El Greco, Zuloaga, and Picasso
Maricel Museum – Home to a remarkable collection of Romanesque, Gothic, and Modern Art
Romantic Museum – Offering insights into 19th-century Catalan society
Gastronomy
Sitges is known for its rich culinary heritage, with traditional dishes that highlight Mediterranean flavours:
Xató – A signature dish made with endive, cod, tuna, anchovies, and olives, dressed in a romesco sauce (roasted peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, oil, and chilli)
Cuttlefish stew with potatoes and alioli (garlic mayonnaise)
Tuna casserole and fideuá (a seafood noodle dish similar to paella)
Local wines from Alella, Penedés, and Pla de Bages are highly recommended to accompany these dishes
