OMN 2024 - Venue
Conference venue: Aquarium San Sebastian
Donostia, is one of a kind: beautiful, sumptuous, romantic. A unique city, surrounded by beaches and mountains, where quality of life and comfort are priorities. Its main beach, La Concha, is listed year after year in the top 5 of the best beaches in Europe. All this touristic attraction, coupled with the convenience of having a full range or resources and services, makes San Sebastian a great place to organize this conference and gather together next summer.
The OMN 2024 conference will take place in the Aquarium of San Sebastian, a historical building directly connected to the see. The Aquarium is placed in the old port of the city, in the west part of the old town.
Travel
Three airports in 100km.
San Sebastian Airport - 20 Km.
Bilbao Airport - 102 Km.
Biarritz Airport - 50 Km.
Train
High Speed Train - TGV France
From Hendaye Train Station (France) at 22 km from San Sebastian.
Connections
- Paris - 4h30 (5 trains per day)
- Bordeaux - 2h30
- Poitiers - 3h25
- Tours - 3h55
Visa
| No Visa required | Visa required | No visa required for visits not exceeding 90 days per six-month period |
|---|---|---|
| EU Iceland Norway Switzerland |
China India Russia Thailand Turkey ... and many other countries |
Argentina Australia Canada Israel Korean Republic Japan Singapore Taiwan USA ... and many other countries. |
More information: https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/SAOPAULO/es/ServiciosConsulares/Documents/listapaisesvisado.pdf
Free city bus transport
Thanks to San Sebastian Tourism, we can offer free city bus transport to all the researchers taking part on the International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics 2024. The company Dbus makes it easy for people living or visiting the city to move quickly through it in a less polluting way for the environment. You can find all the lines and tours around the city at the Dbus website and in the Donostia Transport App.
Practical information
Currency
Euro, commonly used throughout the European Union.
Electric network
In San Sebastián, the common voltage is 230 V. The frequency is 50 Hz. Plugs and sockets are type F.
Climate
Warm climate, characterised by mild temperatures, high humidity, frequent clouds and regular rain spells all year-round.
Healthcare
Hospital Donostia and Policlinica Gipuzkoa – Grupo Quirón Salud
Time zone
GMT + 1 (Paris).
Water
Tap water is high-quality and drinkable.
Taxis
Taxis usually allow clients to pay with a bank card; however, we suggest asking before getting in.
Banks and cash
More than 180 bank branches are open on midweek mornings. There is an extensive network of 24-hour cash machines, this means you can take money out whenever you like.
Telephone – Use of mobile phones
There are no roaming charges in the European Union. If you have a SIM card from a member state of the EU, you will be able to use your phone with no additional charges for calls, texts or internet use in any other member state.
Bureau de change
Bureau de change Navinet (C/Narrika, 12). Open from 10:00 to 22:00, Monday to Sunday (exchange only available for U.S. dollars and British pounds).
Wifi
No password is needed in the majority of establishments and meeting venues. It is available outdoors in gardens, streets, markets, squares and bus stops. (There is a map of the free municipal Wi-Fi areas).
Tourist tax
There is no tourist tax.
