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XXXI ELA Annual Meeting Valencia 2015 May 14-17, 2015 Dear ELA friends, We are very pleased to invite you to the XXXI ELA Annual Meeting of the European Lawyers’ Association which will take place in Valencia (Spain) from 14 to 17 May 2015. The City Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and one of the liveliest. It is situated in the middle of the Spanish Mediterranean coast, with beaches right in the very heart of the city, with fantastic possibilities for any kind of sports, a boiling nightlife and an ample cultural and historical offer. Valencia was founded by the Romans some 2000 years ago and has one of the largest old quarters in Europe (Ciutat Vella, meaning the Old City), with a fantastic atmosphere. In the 14th and 15th centuries it was the economic and cultural capital of the Mediterranean. We enjoy a 19°C annual average temperature, more than 300 days of sunshine per year, firstquality beaches, seafront promenades and Mediterranean food, Valencia being the home of the Paella. Travelling to Valencia Whether you come by plane (preferable for those not living in Spain), by train or car, the city boasts excellent connections with the rest of the country and abroad with many direct flights from major European cities. Accommodation The hotels we have selected for the Meeting are located in the very centre of the City, within walking distance of many of the programmed events and surrounded by historical landmarks and sites. Landmarks Catedral, Real Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Mercado Central, Lonja de la Seda, Torres de Serranos, Torres de Quart, Cauce del Río Turia, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Marina Real, Playas de Valencia (Las Arenas, Malvarrosa, El Saler), and Parc Natural de L’Albufera are among the most important landmarks in the City. The Programme We have put together a very attractive programme combining interesting legal lectures, exciting social life, gastronomic and musical events, while visiting and enjoying most of the landmarks above. Attached hereto you will find the full programme, together with detailed information about accommodation, travel, prices, meeting rates and useful contacts. We look forward to seeing you in Valencia in May, a very special month for the City, for what we hope will be a most memorable ELA meeting. Kind regards, Francisco Farinós ([email protected]) On behalf of the Organizing Committee XXXI ELA Annual Meeting Valencia 2015 SUMMARY PROGRAMME May 14-17, 2015 Thursday, May 14 16:00-18:00 18:00-20:00 ELA Board Meeting at Hotel Astoria Palace Reception at Hotel Astoria Palace ❶Plaza Rodrigo Botet 20:15 Traditional live parade of Tunas Universitarias de Valencia (University Musicians) ❷Real Basílica De Nuestra Señora De Los Desamparados (Plaza de la Virgen) 21:30-23:30 Dinner at Restaurant 2012 El Principio del Fin ❸Plaza del Arzobispo Friday, May 15 09:30 - 13:00 Lectures at the Headquarters of the Bar Association of Valencia (ICAV) ❹Plaza de Tetuán ICAV Arbitral Court (Manuel de Lorenzo) Sports Arbitration (Juan de Dios Crespo) Building a Good Public Administration: The International Discussion (Francisco Cardona) The Key Legal Reforms Behind the Recovery of the Spanish Economy (Antonio Navarro) The International Energy Charter (Ernesto Bonafé) 10:00 - 13:00 Accompanying Guests Programme ❺Guided visit to Valencia City centre 14:00-15:30 Paella at Restaurant Casa Chaparro on Las Arenas beach ❻Avenida de Neptuno (Playa de las Arenas) 16:00-18:00 Visit to Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias ❼Río Turia riverbed 19:00-20:00 Reception & Vino Español offered by The British Council at Hotel Astoria Palace ❶Plaza Rodrigo Botet 20:30-22:00 22:00-24:00 Cocktail-Dinner at the terrace of La Rambleta Jazz Big Band live concert at Ram-Club ❽La Rambleta (Bulevar Sur) Saturday, May 16 10:00-13:00 13:00 ELA General Assembly at the headquarters of the Bar Association of Valencia (ICAV) ELA in action: ❹Plaza de Tetuán 13:10 13:30 14:30 16:30 Bus to La Gola de Pujol (Natural Park of El Saler) Boat trip in traditional boats crossing east-west the Albufera Lake / Picnic on board Tapas lunch at Restaurant La Primitiva (Puerto de Catarroja) / After-lunch stroll Bus back to Hotel Astoria Palace ❶Plaza Rodrigo Botet 17:00 21:00-02:00 Free time Gala dinner & party at Casino de Agricultura ❾Calle Comedias (corner of Calle de La Paz) Sunday, May 17 Free time Organising Committee Contacts Francisco Farinós Cristina Juan María Luisa Pérez +34 607 593 005 +34 661 570 143 +34 686 959 358 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USEFUL INFORMATION Hotel Prices Official hotel: AYRE HOTEL ASTORIA PALACE Plaza Rodrigo Botet, 5 - 46002 Valencia Standard double room for single use: Standard double room: 95.50€ 110 € Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT 67 € 75 € 75 € 91 € Per night, only room, including 10% VAT Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT Per night, only room, including 10% VAT Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT Reservation details: [email protected] Identification code: 6447 Contact Eva / Raúl / Laura Tel. +34 96 398 1000 - Fax +34 96 351 4104 A nearby alternative: HOTEL CATALONIA EXCELSIOR Calle Barcelonina, 5 - 46002 Valencia Standard double room for single use Standard double room for single use: Standard double room: Standard double room: Reservation details: [email protected] Identification code: 5562805 Contact José Manuel / Victor Tel. +34 96 351 4612 - Fax +34 96 352 3478 Meeting Rates PROGRAMME #1 Thursday, May 14 - Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16, 2015 Participants or accompanying guest rates: ELP 2014 rates (-10%) 310 € 279 € PROGRAMME #2 Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16, 2015 Participants or accompanying guest rates: ELP 2014 rates (-10%) 270 € 243 € Travel to Valencia Manises Airport Valencia International Airport (VLC), also known as the Manises Airport, is located 8 km west of the city centre. Taxi fare into the city centre is 20€. You have also an underground station taking you to very heart of the city. Other airports If possible, we strongly recommend to fly to Madrid airport and connect Valencia using the AVE high-speed train. Prices may vary depending of offers, time of the day, coach class, so please check prices and times (or other trains) at www.renfe.com All trains arriving in Valencia are within walking distance of the hotel or you can take a taxi for a 5-7 € fare. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Rural hotel For those who would like to rest some days after the meeting or would like to arrive a few days in advance, we may suggest this nice place: HUERTO DEL MÉDICO We have arranged a special price for ELA participants: Double room: 55 € Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT Reservation details: www.huertodelmedico.es Identification code: ELA Sea Boat Trip If you would like to have a short sail boat trip on Sunday, please let us know and we shall arrange it. Useful Telephone Numbers Town Hall Emergencies National Police / Local Police Radio Taxi Tele Taxi Tourist Info Town Hall Historic Centre Tourist Info Reina Renfe Info Trains Bus Station Airport of Valencia Tourist Info Airport Joaquín Sorolla Train Station Metro 010 112 091 / 092 96 370 3333 96 357 1313 96 352 4908 96 315 3931 902 320 320 96 346 6266 96 159 8500 96 153 0229 96 380 3623 900 461 046 Be sure to dial +34 before the indicated numbers when using a foreign mobile phone
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