Conference Venue Location:

Novotel Barcelona Sant Joan Despi
Carrer de la TV3, 2
08970 Sant Joan Despi
Spain

For a group registration rate at the conference hotel, you can use this form. The booking is done directly to the hotel by the attendee; hotel contact information is on the form. If this is not a suitable option, you can book any hotel you decide.

Reaching the conference hotel

(i) From the airport

Airport (Terminal T1) - Novotel Hotel (Carrer dela TV3 bus station | terminus)
Direct bus: Bus L77
If arrival is at Terminal T2 (it depends on airline company), there is a free shuttle from T2 to T1.

(ii) By car (GPS location)

Novotel Barcelona Sant Joan Despi
Carrer de la TV3, 2
HB004100
08970 SANT JOAN DESPI - SPAIN
Tel (+34)93/4755800 - Fax (+34)93/3735213
Email H3289@accor.com

GPS. N 41° 22' 30.22'' E 2° 4' 18.75''

(iii) Transportation map (Metro/Tram)

Metro L3  (towards Zona Universitaria)
Tramway T3 (towards Sant Feliu | Consell Comarsal)
   get in at:  Maria Cristina, Palau Real, Zona Universitaria
   get off at: Hospital Sant Juan Despi | TV3
then, ~ 400m towards Novotel, slight uphill slope, towards the Hospital Sant Joan Despi

Please see the attached metro/tram map.

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Travel information

Direct to Barcelona:

Barcelona International Airport (BCN)
El Prat de Llobregat Aeropuerto or
Aeroport de Barcelona
http://www.barcelona-airport.com/eng/information_eng.htm

Transfer for the airport /terminals, taxis, buses/:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/barcelona-airport.html#transfer

Two terminals (T1, T2A, T2B, T2C)

Airport - Conference Hotel: about 15 km

Via Madrid:

Fligts:
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
http://www.airwise.com/airports/europe/MAD/

MAD à BCN

Trains:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-madrid-train.html

RENFE [Sants Station] (high speed)
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/estacio-sants/00-estacio-sants-station.html

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Barcelona

Transports in Barcelona:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/transport-in-barcelona.html

Metro system
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-metro.html

Metro map
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/maps/barcelona-metro-map.html

Airport trasport
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/barcelona-airport-transport.html
Barcelona Bus transfer
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/bus-transfers-barcelona.html

Barcelona Tram service
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/tram-guide-barcelona.html

Tram maps and schedules
http://www.trambcn.com/admin/fotos/13GUI/Guia_TRAM_3-09.pdf

What are the entry visa requirements?

IARIA Legal and Logistics Departments can issue, upon request, the entry visa letters for those registered to the conference.

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Money

The currency is the Euro. Most banks and bank machines accept most international credit cards.

Weather

The temperatures are pleasant averaging 10°C/50F during the daytime to 17 °C/63F at night.

Electricity

Electricity supply is 220 volts throughout Spain with 2 pin wall sockets. For any European countries that utilise 240 volts e.g. UK and Ireland most electrical equipment will function adequately.
If you intend to use the UK electrical plugs then you will need an electricity plug adapter that will convert the standard 3 pin socket into a two pin socket. In the US where the electricity supply is 110 volts a transformer would be required to step down the voltage to 110 volts. Damage to the electrical appliance can occur if you attempt to use a 110 volt rated electrical appliance with a 220 volt supply.

Water Supply

Barcelona drinking water is very unpalatable and it is highly recommended to drink bottled water whilst you are here. Although you can drink tap water safely it is much preferred to have bottled water.

Personal Identification

It is required by Spanish law that photographic identification be carried with you at all times. This may be a passport, driving license or national identity card. With a tightening of security in the city it is highly recommended that you carry round with you at least a photocopy of your passport should you be asked for this.

Telephone calls

To call Barcelona from a country outside Spain you need to dial
0034 for Spain and then 93 for the dialing code for landlines in Barcelona. 

Internet and sessions

Free wireless Internet access will be provided during all the conference in the conference area.