How to reach the EuroPACS'98
site and the hotels
How to reach the EuroPACS'98
site and the hotels
Vall d'Hebron Hospitals (VH) is the largest hospital complex in Barcelona, with 3 main hospitals accounting for 1450 beds, and several clinical, management and research facilities. It is a public center belonging to the Catalan Health Institute (ICS). It has an associated teaching area of the Medical School of the Barcelona's Autonomous University, and a Nursing School.
The VH Women's and Children's Hospital, with 450 beds, has been the testbed for several clinical experiences in digital radiology since 1986.
By Car:
Vall d'Hebron Hospitals are at the Vall d'Hebron street, a segment of the 'Ronda de Dalt' ringroad.
From any highway approaching Barcelona look for 'B-20 - Ronda de Dalt' ('Ronda de Dalt' is at the mountain side of Barcelona). Leave at exit 'Vall d'Hebron'. There are two large parking areas in front of the hospital.
By Train:
Barcelona is well connected by train from many cities from Spain and abroad. You will arrive at 'Sants Station' or at 'France Station'. Sants station is connected by Metro directly to main hotel's area (Line 3 and 5) and Venue area (line 3) (Line 5 -> line 3 connection: in 25-30 min., Line 3 only: 35 min.).
By Airplane:
Barcelona is very well connected by airplane. The airport is 15-35 minutes (15-18 Km) taxi drive from the venue or hotels (depending on traffic and location), and may cost around 2000 ESP (16 USD/14 Euro). Bus and trains run every 15 and 30 minutes, respectively, to the city center (Catalunya Square).
By Metro:
Barcelona has an excellent and cheap metro-bus system. Metro line 3 (green color) connects the hospital with the city center and Sants railway station. 'Montbau' station is better than 'Vall d'Hebron' station for your purposes. It is the last station of 'line 3' 'direction Montbau', just 15 minutes from the city center. Take exit and stairs at right to 'Residencia Sanitaria - Arquitectura' street. See metro details at the Small or large and updated Metro network maps)', visit the official Metro site, or check travel times by Detailed Metro locator by Univ. Jussieu, France).
We recommend you purchase a Metro card (10 travel=aprox. 800 ESP/5 Euro), if you prefer the Metro or Bus to move around the city.
Moving
around the site:
The venue of the meeting, the Auditorium at the 'University and Management Pavilion' ('Unitat Docent - Pavelló de Govern') of 'Vall d'Hebron Hospitals', is at the back of the hospital complex. Preferred pedestrian or car access, either to VH Women's and Children's Hospital and/or Teaching Pavilion, is by 'Arquitectura street'. Follow the external wall up the gate of the Women's and Children's hospital.
For the venue, continue following the wall up to the end/top of 'Arquitectura
street'. You will come to a large gate just in front of the University Pavilion
('Unitat Docent - Pavelló de Govern'). It's a 7-8 minutes' walk. See
details on the Area city map) and/or print
the info drawing.
We have prebooked more than 130 single and/or double rooms in six hotels. All of them are modern hotels, new or refurbished in the last few years, with European standard comfort: bathroom, TV, AC, Refrigerator. (If you prefer to do your own booking we strongly recommend do it as soon as possible: Barcelona is almost full by the week of EuroPACS'98.)
Bus transportation between the hotels and venue will be provided by the organization at the opening and closure of each day.
All Hotels are within a 10 minutes' walk from Metro line 3. Hotel Alimara is at 15-20 minutes' walk from the Venue. Hotel Numancia is at 15 and 30 minutes metro trip from the old town and venue, respectively.
Interactive Venue and City Map (using 'Barcelona City Guide', www.bcn.es)
Barcelona has mild and sunny weather, with sparse rains except in April-May and September-October, where we may have some short but heavy showers. You may expect by the date of the Meeting a mean temperature of 19.5 Centigrades (October 1997 range: 14-30 Centigrades).
Barcelona has quite good taxis, with reasonable fares (Center<->Venue: 600-1000 ESP, 4-6 USD/Euro). If you prefer the Metro, we recommend you to purchase a Metro (T2), or Metro-Bus (T1), card (800 ESP-5 Euro), 10 trips, to move around the city (You can share a card with your colleages if you 'tick' it as many times as passangers travel with you). There are also a personnal 24 hour ticket.
There are Check Barcelona City Tourism Information for further information.
Dr. Joaquim Piqueras - EuroPACS'98 Pediatric Radiology - HMI Vall d'Hebron Hospitals ps. Vall d'Hebron 119-129, E-08035 Barcelona, Spain E-mail: jpiquer@ar.vhebron.es Fax: +34 93 2746775 Tel: +34 93 2746778
