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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Language
The
official language of the Congress is English. No simultaneous translation
service will be available.
Congress
venue
All
sessions will be held in the Salón de Actos of the Facultad de Letras in the
Campus de
Travel
Spain
has an extensive transport network that connects every corner of the country.
There are several options to get to Murcia (San Javier airport). The city has
its own airport with daily flights from Madrid and Barcelona. But the best
option to get by plane is to go to Alicante Airport where you can get a coach o
train to Murcia (please check timetables with the airport). Another option is
to get to Madrid (Barajas Airport) and then get a train or coach to Murcia.
Insurance
The
Organising Committee can not be held responsible for any loss, accident,
illness or damage occurring during the congress. Participants are recommended
to take insurance for such risks.
Banking
The
actual Spanish currency is the Euro. It is recommended that visitors arriving
in the weekend should have sufficient euro currency. All banks are closed at weekends.
However, exchange offices are open at the airport seven days a week and there
are numerous cash dispensers throughout the city. Major credits cards are
accepted at most locations.
Timetable
Please
note that the Spanish timetable is a bit different from the European. Shops and
banks usually open around
Weather
and dress
The medium temperature expected in Murcia in May would be around