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ISLAND OF LA PALMA
The island of La Palma is situated in the western end of the Canary archipelago. Its surface is approximately 706 km2 and its maximum height 2.426 m. The island has approximately 80.000 inhabitants. Its geographical situation awards an ideal climate and a great atmospheric stability. For the cleanliness and clarity of its sky it has been chosen as the best emplacement for the installation of the astrophysicist complex that can be found in “El Roque de los Muchachos”. The island shows a great count of natural different spaces, from the coastal band of subtropical climate passing for zones of average height covered with forests of laurels or pine groves, up to the landscapes of high mountains with a climate of continental character. Numerous volcanic cones, washes of lava and dikes, remind us the volcanic origin of the island, which gives the landscape a very particular charm. The floral wealth of the island captures the attention of the most accidental observer. The ornamental beauty of many plants joins the high scientific value of the endemic species. Also the fauna is worth mentioning with remarkable examples of birds and insects
GETTING TO LA PALMA
Arrival by air There are several air companies that fly direct to La Palma from the main airports in Germany as well as from Wien, Brussels, Zurich and Madrid La Palma has also daily connection flights with the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, flight destination from most of the capital cities all over the world.
GETTING TO THE HOTEL / AIRPORT
TRANSFER AIRPORT/HOTEL The congress will arrange a bus departing from the airport to the Hotel on Monday 21st at the following times: 13.00 - 18.00 - 21.00 REGULAR BUS To reach the Hotel from the airport you should take the following buses: L8 - Airport to S/C de la Palma L3 - S/C de la Palma - Fuencaliente L31 - Los Canarios (Fuencaliente) - Hotel Approximative fare of the whole way is 5,40 euros Bus Timetable TRANSFER HOTEL/AIRPORT (Provisional) The congress will arrange a bus departing from the Hotel to the airport on Saturday 26th at the following times: 06.30 - 10.00 - 16.00 This departure transfers may vary, therefore it is neccessary to reconfirm it at the congress secretary during the venue.
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