Valencia, Spain J. Torrejon, Univ. Alicante, inhabiting 300.000 people, is the capital of the province of Alicante and it is one of the main tourist cities along the Mediterranean cost. Local flights are provided to Madrid and Barcelona several times per day. Other toll-free but much slower routes are available. There is a toll-free highway between Madrid and Alicante.
Several hotels do provide parking for their guests.
Several social events are planned including a welcome cocktail, a workshop dinner in the Santa Barbara castle overlooking Alicante and the Mediterranean Coast and an excursion to the island of Tabarca located 6 miles away from the Alicante harbour. Further information will be provided in the second circular. The workshop fee for registered participants includes those social events. Additional tickets for reception and dinner can be obtained for accompanying persons. This must be indicated on the registration form.