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Venue
The conference will be held at the Centro de Investigación TIC
Address: Campus de Elviña s/n - 15071 A Coruña - España
Contact: +34 881 01 5501 - info.citic@udc.gal
Travel to the Venue (within A Coruña)
The UDS bus 24 goes from the A Coruña centre to Campus de Elviña (venue) with a frequency of 15-20 minutes. See details here on bus routes.
Icebreaker & Dinner Menu
Restaurant address : Camarote, El Parrote, P. Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, s/n, 15002 A Coruña, Spain
A Coruña, Spain
Located on the Atlantic coast of Galicia, A Coruña is a vibrant seaside city known for its rich history, stunning waterfront, and lively cultural scene. Its most iconic landmark is the Tower of Hercules, the world’s oldest Roman lighthouse still in use and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city features beautiful urban beaches, scenic promenades, and the famous Paseo Marítimo, one of Europe’s longest coastal walkways.
A Coruña combines tradition and modernity: charming Old Town streets, excellent museums, and a dynamic gastronomic scene offering fresh seafood and Galician specialties. With its welcoming atmosphere and mild climate, the city provides an ideal setting for both leisure and academic events.
Getting to A Coruña
Getting to A Coruña
A Coruña is easy to reach by air, train, road, bus, or sea.
By Air
Alvedro Airport is just 15 minutes from the city centre, with flights to major Spanish cities as well as London, Geneva and Milan. Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport is 45 minutes away and offers a wide range of national and international connections. Both airports have bus and taxi links to the city.
By Train
San Cristóbal Station connects A Coruña with Madrid (including high-speed services) and with nearby cities such as Santiago, Vigo, Pontevedra and Lugo. The station is well linked to the city centre by bus, taxi or a 30-minute walk.
By Car
A Coruña is connected via major routes: AP-9 (from Portugal through Galicia), A-6 (from Madrid), and the Autovía del Cantábrico (from northern Spain). Once in the city, parking and exploring on foot or by public transport is recommended.
By Bus
Companies such as Alsa, FlixBus, Arriva and Monbus operate national, international and regional routes. Services arrive at the city’s bus station, a short trip from the centre by taxi, car or local bus.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements when entering Spain.
If you require an invitation letter, please send the following information to Dr Elena Khomenko (khomenko (at) iac.es).
In the e-mail, please provide:
Name and surname as in the passport
Your permanent address
Your email address
Passport number
Dates of arrival/departure
Title of your contribution (if that is the case)
Name of your institution which covers your trip expenses
Hotel information
Given the eclipse dates and the local festival dates during the conference week, the accommodation options in A Coruña can be extremely limited. We advise you to make the booking as early as possible to avoid problems and high prices.
The LOC has achieved special agreements with the following lodging:
1) Hotel ATTICA21 (https://www.attica21hotels.com/hotel-attica21-coruna/#hotel), where 20 rooms have been pre-booked for the dates 9-15 of August. These rooms can have a single or a double occupancy. The special rates are
162 Euros/night for single occupancy, including breakfast
174 Euro/night for double occupancy, including breakfast
Deadline for reservation 31 of March 2026
To make a reservation, contact the hotel directly at info.coruna@attica21hotels.com. providing a special discount code that will be given to you upon conference registration
2) Student residence Residencia Rialta (https://www.rialta.net), where 25 individual rooms (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD0Pyp9xZ88) have been pre-booked for the dates 9-15 of August. The special rates are:
75€/night without breakfast
80.10€/night with breakfast
88.80€/night half-board
97.50€/night full-board
This residence can be booked by everyone, not only PhD students. Deadline for reservation is 30th of April 2026.
To make a reservation, contact the residence directly at their web page, providing the promotion code (to be given upon conference registration)
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