Conference Venue
The Conference will take place in the auditorium of the Materials Physics Center (CFM), located on the Donostia campus of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU).
The poster session will be held in the foyer of the Faculty of Chemistry.
📍 Address: Paseo de Manuel Lardizabal, 5, 20018 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa
How to Get to Donostia / San Sebastián
✈️ From Bilbao Airport (BIO)
The easiest option is the direct bus D050B operated by PESA/Avanza, which departs from outside the arrivals terminal every hour and arrives at the central bus station in Donostia in approximately 1h 15min. Tickets can be purchased online at online.pesa.net, from the ticket machine at the airport (card only), or from the driver (cash only).
✈️ From Biarritz Airport (BIQ)
Several bus operators run direct services from Biarritz Airport to Donostia / San Sebastián, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus, and ALSA. The journey takes approximately 40–60 minutes. Tickets can be booked directly through each operator’s website or via platforms such as Omio or Busbud.
✈️ From Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)
There is no direct bus from Vitoria Airport to Donostia. Take the airport shuttle into Vitoria-Gasteiz city centre, then catch a direct bus to Donostia / San Sebastián from the central bus station (operated by ALSA or Avanza Gipuzkoa, ~1h 20min). Total journey time is approximately 2h 30min.
Conference Dinner
We will have the conference dinner at a cider house.
A txotx experience is a traditional Basque cider-house ritual that takes place mainly in Gipuzkoa during the cider season.
The word “txotx” literally means the wooden peg used to close the cider barrel. When the cider maker shouts “Txotx!“, everyone approaches the barrel to catch the freshly poured cider straight from the spout into their glass.
The experience includes a traditional menu (vegetarian/vegan option also available)
Accommodation
Donostia–San Sebastián offers a wide range of accommodation options, including hostels, hotels, and guesthouses located within easy reach of the Materials Physics Center (CFM) and the city center. Most areas are well connected by public transport, and many locations are accessible on foot.
Please note that San Sebastián is a popular tourist destination, particularly in early summer. We strongly recommend booking accommodation well in advance in order to secure availability and obtain the best rates.
The following options are conveniently located near the conference venue:
- Colegio Mayor Olarain – University residence on the UPV/EHU campus, walking distance from CFM. Budget-friendly option, ideal for students.
- Hotel Distrito Oeste – 2-star hotel in the Antiguo neighbourhood, walking distance from the CFM. Good value option.
- NH Collection San Sebastián Aránzazu – 4-star hotel in the Ondarreta district, close to the beach and well connected to the campus.
- Hotel Ilunion San Sebastián – 4-star hotel near Ondarreta beach, with accessible facilities.