Welcome to the 8th International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk diseases

8th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON GRAPEVINE TRUNK DISEASES
organized jointly by the
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON GRAPEVINE TRUNK DISEASES (ICGTD) and
UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA (UPV) 18 -21 June, 2012

Salón de Actos de la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y del Medio Natural. Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain (Building 3P).

18-21 June 2012
Valencia, Spain

                        

Valencia was founded by the Romans and has a long agricultural history and rich tradition in innovation in horticulture. Some attractions of Valencia are the City of Arts and Sciences, the Natural Park and lake of the Albufera, and many monuments like the Silk Exchange, Cathedral, Miguelete, Serranos towers, etc. Apart from this, Valencia has a wide offer of leisure and cultural activities and is the home of paella and other excellent dishes with influences from the many cultures that have left a mark in Valencia and its traditions.

For more information on Valencia, please visit the web page: Valencia tourism web site

Situation of the Campus of the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia in the city:

TRAVEL-TRANSPORT

By air
Valencia Internacional Airport is situated at 15 km from the Conference Venue and hotels recommended by the Organization. The airport of Valencia is well connected by regular and low-cost companies with many national and international destinations. Information on companies operating from Valencia can be obtained in the web page http://www.aena.es. In order to travel from the airport to the Conference Venue or nearby your hotel you can take:

• Metro lines 3 or 5 (2.00 €; http://www.metrovalencia.com), which will bring you to the city center. Metro line 3 connects with line 4, wich brings you to the congress venue.
  

• Bus. Bus line #150 (1.50 €) also connects the airport with the city center.

• Taxi. Taxis are available at the airport and can bring you to the conference venue or to your hotels. Cost from the airport is around 15-22 €. More information on the airport and connections with the city can be obtained in the web page http://www.aena.es.

By train
Valencia is well connected by fast trains with Barcelona and Madrid and with some international destinations. Fast trains to Valencia depart from Sants railway station (Barcelona) and Atocha railway station (Madrid). Both railway stations are connected by railway (Barcelona) and metro (Madrid) to the airports. More information on train connections can be obtained in the web page http://www.renfe.es. It is recommended to purchase the fast train tickets in advance.

By bus
Many bus companies connect Valencia with other Spanish cities and international destinations. The most important company with international destinations connecting Valencia is Eurolines (http://www.eurolines.com), but many others exist.

By road
Valencia can be reached easily by road by means of the AP-7 highway (from Barcelona in the north or Alicante in the south) or the A-3 highway (from Madrid). You can consult online route planners (e.g., http://www.viamichelin.com) for route planning. If you use a portable GPS navigator system you should head to Avenida de los Naranjos.

By sea
There are several ferries that connect Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza islands with Valencia. Most important companies are Acciona (http://www.trasmediterranea.es), Balearia (http://www.balearia.com), and Iscomar (http://www.iscomar.com).

* Public transport in Valencia
Valencia has a good network of metro and bus lines that connects the different parts of the city. Information on the metro lines can be obtained at the web page http://www.metrovalencia.es, and bus information at http://www.emtvalencia.es

1. Language
The official language of the conference will be English. No translation facilities will be available.

2. Bank and currency exchange
The currency of Spain is the Euro. Delegates may withdraw money from ATM machines with their credit cards or change foreign currency and travellers’ cheques at the airport upon arrival, and in most hotels. International credit cards are accepted for payment in hotels, restaurants and shops.

3. Visa/Passport
Citizens from the European Union and the Schengen agreement countries do not need a visa to enter Spain. Visas are not required either for citizens from several other countries, like Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, or United States. A list of countries requiring visa to enter into Spain can be obtained from the web page of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.mae.es/en/Home). In case you need a visa, please contact the Spanish embassy or Consulate in your country for visa details and entry requirements.

4. Clothing, weather and miscellaneous information. Valencia is situated in the eastern coast of Spain and has a Mediterranean climate. Weather in June is usually warm with a lot of sunshine during the days and pleasant evenings. However, occasional showers may occur at this time of the year. Electricity supply is 220 V.