Venue, Travel, Accommodation
The workshop will take place in the Miramar Palace located on La Concha Bay in the city of San Sebastian.
Address:
Paseo de Miraconcha, 48
Donostia-San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa
Tfno. +34 943 21 90 22
Miramar Palace is without a doubt one of the best located and with the best views of the city's green spaces. The grounds of this palace, built in the nineteenth century to house the royal family during their stay in San Sebastian and reminiscent of English country houses are situated on a slope towards the sea. Its location, between the beaches of La Concha and Ondarreta, makes these gardens a place where the blue sea and the green of the gardens come together in perfect harmony.
Donostia - San Sebastián is located in the northeast of the Spanish Basque Country: 110 km from Bilbao. It is a charming medium-sized city set in picturesque countryside, on the edge of the Biscay Gulf and surrounded by mountains. A city of deep-rooted international tourist tradition dating back to the 19th century, San Sebastián offers quite a few tourist attractions, a varied choice of hotels, and one of the most creative gastronomies in the world.
Travel & Accommodation
Travel
Three main airports can be used to reach San Sebastian:
- San Sebastian Airport, Spain (EAS, 25 km. from the city center)
Next to the town of Hondarribia, about 30 minutes driving from San Sebastian city center. A small airport with domestic connections (Iberia) to Madrid and Barcelona. Some international connections are also available in summer. Very convenient whenever a connection through Madrid is possible. A taxi from the airport to San Sebastian city center is around 40 euros. The airport is also connected to the city center through bus lines E20 and E21 (operated by Ekialdebus).
- Biarritz Airport, France (BIQ, 50 km. from the city center)
40 minutes drive from San Sebastian city center. Convenient when flying from France or London.
- Bilbao Airport, Spain (BIO, 100 km. from the city center)
About 1 hour drive from San Sebastian city center. Bilbao is an international airport with connections to many major cities in Europe (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, Rome,…). The most convenient one for overseas travelers in terms of connections and airfares. A direct shuttle bus running every hour connects the airport with San Sebastian for about 17 euros.
Accommodation
The registration does not include accommodation. Participants should make their booking on their own. Donostia-San Sebastian offers a large variety of accommodations, ranging from 5-star hotels to hostels and student residences. Please check the following pages at the San Sebastian Tourist Office to obtain further information:
https://www.sansebastianturismoa.eus/en/sleep/where-to-sleep
Donostia - San Sebastián is a popular tourist destination. We strongly recommend that you arrange your accommodation as soon as possible.