Congress Venue
Circulo de Bellas Artes – Alcalà, n° 42 – 28014 Madrid

(please note that the entrance is in C/ Marqués de Casa Riera, small street on the left facing the building facade)

The Circulo de Bellas Artes is one of the most important private cultural centers in Europe, located in the very heart of Madrid, in the cultural triangle made up of Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofia Art Center.

How to get to the Circulo de Bellas Artes:
Submay: Line 2, stops Sevilla/Banco Espana
Atocha Railway Station: 5 minutes
Taxi Stops: 1 minute
Parkings: Sevilla/Las Cortes

Madrid Tourist Guide
A section in which you can find all the information you need to plan your visit to Madrid: museums and arts centres, buildings and monuments, gastronomy, nightlife, shopping, ideas for kids, sports, accessibility, ecotourism, business trips...
just click on www.esmadrid.com

Madrid Barajas Airport
Madrid Barajas airport is strategically located in the centre of Spain and only twelve kilometres away from the city centre.
+ info: www.aena.es

Subway
The underground is the fastest, most efficient and most affordable way to move around Madrid. Currently, there are twelve metro lines and three tramway lines. Out of all these, Line 8 (Nuoves Ministerios – Airport T4) connects the capital to barajas international airport, arriving in only 12 minutes to the rest of terminals.
+ info: www.metromadrid.es

What documentation is required to travel to Spain?
(source www.spain.info)

Documentation required to travel to Spain varies according to the country of origin.

If you are a citizen of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein: you need a valid passport or ID card. Under 16s can be included on the passport of their father, mother or tutor, as long as they have the same nationality as the passport holder and are travelling with him/her. Furthermore, if the young person is travelling with an ID card, this should be accompanied by parental authorisation.

If you are travelling from one of the following countries (Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, the USA, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Republic of Korea, San Marino, the Vatican, Singapore, Uruguay or Venezuela): you must present a valid passport, which will allow you to remain in Spain for a maximum period of 90 days.

If you come from another country, you should apply for a visa from the Spanish Consulate in your place of residence, subject to criteria established by the EU. You will also require a valid passport. You may be required to specify the reason for your application for entrance to Spain. Furthermore, if considered opportune, the Spanish authorities may require a document showing the establishment of accommodation in Spain, confirmation of booking on an organised tour, a return ticket or ticket for a tourist itinerary, or an invitation by a third party. In addition, they may also require you to show that you are in possession of sufficient funds for maintenance during your stay in Spain.

It is advisable to take out travel insurance for your trip.

Given that conditions may vary, we suggest that you contact the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country to verify these requirements before you start your trip.