The Palacio is situated at about a 40 minutes walk from the City centre, where most hotels are situated. Hotels will have shuttle bus schedules. Public transport also provides frequent service from the city center to the Palacio. From the airport to the City centre the fare is about 1700 Pts Car hire Facilities for car hire will be available from the Travel Office CIC in the Palacio throughout the meeting. Parking A limited number of parking spaces are available at the Palacio.
Alcoholic beverages are on sale in the cafeteria.
Lunch is available in the cafeteria in the Palacio and in a few restaurants in the immediate neighbourhood. Weather Alicante enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. Protected from the north by a mountain range its microclimate is particularly pleasant. The Central Market at the Alfonso el Sabio Avenue is an attractive place to buy fruit, meat and fish. Stalls are set up every day on the Paseo del Dr. Gadea offering crafts, accessories and jewellery.