Venue & Accommodation

The Conference Site

Hotel Marian Plage

The conference will take place at Hotel Marian Plage, located in the Marine of Roses, http://www.hotelmarian.es/ (Avda Salatar, 17480, Roses), 10 minutes walk to Roses center, just in front of the beach, with magnificient views to the Bay of Roses.

 

Information about booking and special coference fares will be provided in the registration form (upcomming). Subscribe the news of this website to be punctually updated by direct mail.

 

The surroundings of the Hotel provide plenty of free space for parking, 

 

 

The Hosting City, Roses

Welcome Roses

Welcome to Roses, a bay with 3,000 years of history. Roses is a town with Mediterranean essence and a strong tourist and marine tradition. It is located in a unique natural environment: at the north of the Costa Brava, at less than 30 km from the French border, at 65 km from Girona city and 160 km from Barcelona.

 

Its origins go back to the 8th century BC, with the arrival of Rodis people and the founding of the Greek city of Rodes. These historical facts turned into the identity signs of a modern, culturally active and generous population, the result of the coexistence with other peoples and civilizations, of which we feel very proud and satisfied.

 

We invite you to sail through a city full of attractions and new sensations to discover - just as the first settlers did 3,000 years ago-, where enjoying nature, culture, the dolce far niente and traditions is a privilege reach of all.

 

If Roses' sunsets, the affable and hospitable mood of the people, the historical legacy, the tourist, sports and gastronomic offer, the professionalism in the services offered and by the infinite possibilities of fun and leisure seduces you, we will have reached our goal. Be welcome!

 

The Roses Bay is included in the Club of the Most Beautifull Bays in the World since the 11th of November in 2011, recognized by the UNESCO and you can find part of its merits to be listed in this Club at (https://www.badiaderoses.com/?lang=en). Recent news: https://www.timeout.cat/girona/ca/noticies/la-badia-de-roses-catalogada-com-una-de-les-mes-boniques-del-mon-041818.

 

For more details, please visit Roses website: http://en.visit.roses.cat

 

Highlights


Here we briefly describe some of the interesting highlights of Roses.

 

PRESENTATION: A Mediterranean town with a marked tradition in tourism and marine life. It is in an area of great richness in landscapes and unbeatable natural surroundings in the north of the Costa Brava.

 

HISTORY: The marvellous natural, geographic and climate conditions of Roses and its Bay have favoured human settlements from prehistoric times to the present day, from Greek colonialisation, Roman and Mediaeval settlements, that have left behind extraordinary archaeological riches.

 

CUISINE:  Roses cuisine, moving between tradition and creativity, is emminently based on fresh fish. From traditional dishes such as Catalan Fish Stew [Suquet de Peix] to Ferran Adrià’s most ingenious invention. As a natural harbour, Roses has an important fishing fleet that provides the town with fresh fish and seafood daily. Both the departure and arrival of the boats is a true spectacle.

 

BEACHES AND COVES: Roses offers a coast of contrasts with cliffs and hidden coves with crystal clear water, and fine sand beaches of an intense blue and shallow water ideal for families and for doing water sports.

 

WALKING: For lovers of walking and nature, Roses proposes six perfectly signposted and accessible walks, in a unique natural environment, the result of the perfect combination of sea and mountain.

 

SPORTS: Located between two nature reserves and the Mediterranean, Roses offers the ideal setting for all kinds of sports: walking, mountain biking, paragliding and water sports such as sailing, rowing, diving, fishing, surfing...

 

FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Fun is guaranteed for young and old with the water park, go-kart racing, mini-golf courses, the little tourist train, sea cruises, children’s play areas,...

 

SPAS: The thalassotherapy centre and spas are the best way to relax your body and leave behind built-up tension.

 

FESTIVALS - TRADITIONS: Sardanes, Habanera music, classical music, jazz and blues concerts, firework displays and the famous Roses Carnival show the warmth of a welcoming town.


ACCOMMODATION: Roses has an important variety of hotels, campsites and apartments with all the necessary services for an enjoyable stay.

 

 

Transportation Info

Recommended Routes

 

  1. CAR: Barcelona - Hotel Marian Platja: see leg L1 in Table 1.

  2. BUS: Barcelona Airport - Hotel Marian Platja: see legs L2+L15 in Table 1; or L2+L16; or L2+L17 . 

  3. BUS: Girona airport - Hotel Marian Platja via Figueres: see legs L6+L14+L15 in Table 1; or L6+L14+L16; or L6+L14+L17.

  4. BUS: Barcelona, Estació del Nord - Hotel Marian Platja: see legs L3+L15 in Table 1; or L3+L16; or L3+L17;

  5. TRAIN: Barcelona , AVE Station - Hotel Marian Plage via Figueres,Vilafant: see legs L4+L13+L14+L15 in Table 1; or L4+L13+L14+L16; or L4+L13+L17.

  6. TRAIN: Barcelona, Train Station - Hotel Marian Platja via Figueres: see legs L5+L14+L15 in Table 1; or L5+L14+L16; or L5+L14+L17.

  7. TRAIN: Girona, Train Station - Hotel Marian Platja via Figueres, Vilafant: see legs L9+L13+L14+L15 in Table 1; or L9+L13+L14+L16; or L9+L13+L14+L17.

  8. BUS: Girona, Bus Station - Hotel Marian Platja via Figueres: see legs L8+L14+L15 in Table 1; or L8+L14+L16; or L8+L14+L17.

  9. BUS: Figueres, Bus Station - Hotel Marian Platja: see legs L14+L15 in Table 1; or L14+L16; or L14+L17.

  10.  Roses -  Hotel Marian Platja: see legs L15 in Table 1; or L16 or L17.


Table 1. Transportation

Leg

From

To

Distance

Transportation

Schedules

Phone

Time

L1

Barcelona Airport or Barcelona city

Hotel Marian Platja

170km

Car

See Map 1 bellow

1h53'

L2

Barcelona Airport

Roses, Ciutadella (*)

170km

Bus operated by Sarfa

https://compras.moventis.es

933.110.801

2h50'

L3

Barcelona, Estació del Nord

Roses, Ciutadella (*)

156km

Bus operated by Sarfa

https://compras.moventis.es or https://www.barcelonanord.cat/

933.110.801

937.065.366

2h15'

L4

Barcelona, Sants

Figueres-Vilafant, AVE train Station

144km

Train AVE/AVANT+

http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/

912.320.320

55'

L5

Barcelona, Sants or Passeig de Gràcia

Figueres,  Train station

144km

Regular Train

http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/

912.320.320

1h47' to 2h50'

L6

Girona Airport

Figueres, Bus Station

53km

Bus line 602 operatd by Segales

https://www.sagalesairportline.com/es/destinacion/72/figueres

902.130.014

1h15'

L7

Girona airport

Girona, Bus station

13km

shuttle

https://www.sagalesairportline.com/

902.130.014

23'

L8

Girona city

Figueres, Bus Station

44km

Bus

https://www.sagales.com/

902.130.014

55'

L9

Girona city

Figueres-Vilafant, AVE train Station

45km

Train AVANT

http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/

912.320.320

16'

L10

Girona city

Figueres, Train station

44km

Train regular

http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/

912.320.320

30'

L11

Perpignan

Figueres -Vilafant, AVE Tran Station

64km

Train

https://es.oui.sncf/

+33 970.609.970

24'

L12

Other Spanish locations

Figueres, Train Station

See direct trains from Valencia, Castello, Madrid and other Spanish cities

http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/

912.320.320

L13

Figueres-Vilafant, AVE train Station

Figueres, Bus Station

3km

Shuttle

http://www.teisa-bus.com/ca/bus-interurba

972.204.868

15'

L14

Figueres, Bus Station

Roses, Ciutadella*

21km

Bus operated by Sarfa

https://compras.moventis.es

933.110.801

35’

L15

Roses, Ciutadella

Hotel Marian Platja, stop: Estany 4

1.2km

City bus LH3 operated by estarriol.

http://www.estarriol.com/roses.php?lang=ca_ES

 

See stops in Map 2

972.500.403

20’

L16

Roses, Ciutadella

Hotel Marian Platja

1.2km

Taxi

http://www.taxisroses.com/

 

See Taxi Stop in  Map 2

972.253.033

4'

L17

Roses, Ciutadella

Hotel Marian Platja

1.2km

Walking

See Map 3

15'

 (*) The buses end at the bus station of Roses but has a more convenient stop at the entry of Roses City (Roses, Ciutadella) on request to the driver.

The nearest airports:

  • Girona-Costa Brava Airport: 75 km far from Roses.

    Tel. 902.404.704 - www.aena.es

  • Perpinyà Aiport (France): 60 km far from de Roses.

    Tel. 00 33 468 612 868 - www.aeroport.fr

  • Barcelona Airport: 170 km far from Roses.

    Tel. 902 404 704 - www.aena.es


Map 1. Indications by car from Barcelona Airport 

 

The nearest Bus stations (See Map 2):

  • Roses: Carrer de la Riera Ginjolers, 103.

Tel 902 30 20 25 - https://www.roses.cat/directori/2376.

  • Roses, la Ciutadella (Dir. Cadaques) is the nearest stop to the hotel.

 

Map 2. Roses Bus Stops and Taxi

 

Map 3. Roses walking from La Ciutadella bus stop to the Hotel Marian Plage