Spin & Orbit - Venue
Conference venue: University of the Basque Country
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Donostia, is one of a kind. Surrounded by beaches and mountains, it's a city where quality of life and comfort are priorities. Its main beach, La Concha, is listed year after year in the top 5 beaches in Europe. The city is also one of the gastronomic capitals of the world, receiving visitors from across the world who come to enjoy the wide variety and exceptional quality of its culinary delights. 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.
The SPIN & ORBIT conference will take place in the University of the Basque Country's HEFA-I Building, in the city's "Antiguo" neighborhood, the scientific heart of the city, where the University, CIC nanoGUNE, DIPC and other research centers are located.
Travel
Three airports in 100km.
San Sebastian Airport - 20 Km.
Bilbao Airport - 102 Km.
Biarritz Airport - 50 Km.
Train
High Speed Train - TGV France
Hendaye Train Station (France) is 22 km from San Sebastian, with an excellent connection to the city via the local train (Euskotren).
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 |
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| 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
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).
The conference will take place at the university, so you will be able to connect to the eduroam network if your institution is an eduroam member.
Tourist tax
There is no tourist tax.