CMMoST 2019 welcomes you to Alicante. Te venue will be the University of Alicante whose is a national and international reference.
Address: Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig - Alicante Tel. 96 590 3400
The University
University of Alicante is a public university located on the Mediterranean coast. Because of our historical influences, excellent location and magnificent connections, we are a diverse-oriented and welcoming university with one of the best campuses in Spain, not only in terms of infrastructure, but also in terms of landscaping, sustainability and gender equality..
Although relatively young, we have a strong scientific and academic credibility which has allowed us to adapt to social changes and to the needs of our environment and lead a change of economic model based on research, innovation, entrepreneurship and actual transfer of knowledge.
It is, in short, a welcoming and cross-generational university open to society and the environment, with a clear vocation for service and willing to apply the knowledge generated here.
The City
Alicante is a city with history. The first settlement is believed to have been an Iberian settlement on the slope of Mount Benacantil, although the first urban center dates back to the 4th century BC. with the Ibero-Roman colony of Lucentum that can be visited today. Vila Vella moves to the slope of Mount Benacantil for defensive reasons during the Arab conquest and changes its name to LAQANT in 713 when it passes into Muslim hands.
In 1247 during the reconquest it would become known as Vila Nova and 2 years later Jaime II incorporated the town of Alicante to the Kingdom of Valencia although it would not be a city until 2 centuries later.
During the nineteenth century the city grew and modernized with a new urban planning that removes the walls and creates new neighborhoods thanks to the arrival of the railway and the inauguration of the lighting.
TO VISIT
The most important turist atractions are Alicante's beaches, most of which have international recognition and Blue Flag granted by the European Union.
13 museums can be discovered at our city, Alicante. From archeological institutions as the MARQ or Lucentum, to art as, the MACA and the MUBAG or local gems as the Museum of the Hogueras (traditional festival).
Perched on top of Mount Benacantil, at a height of 166 metres, stands one of Spain’s largest mediaeval fortresses, the Castle of Santa Bárbara, providing great views of Alicante’s perfect bay.
Known as the “Paseo de la Explanada”, this is a maritime promenade that runs parallel to the port, from the Puerta del Mar to Canalejas Park. You can discover parks and gardens to enjoy in Alicante.
The Santa Cruz Barrio is one of the hidden gems of the city. Its mediterranean reminiscence cannot be denied.
Link to guides and maps.
Arrival
From the airport to the city: https://www.aena.es/en/alicante-airport/transport-parking.html
Bus line to Alicante city center C6 line from Vectalia.
Taxi: Radio Taxi Elche. Telephone: 965427777
Train station: It is located at city center.
Bus to the university: 24.
Tranvia to the university 2.
Address: Carretera San Vicente del Raspeig s/n 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig - Alicante Tel. 96 590 3400 - Fax 96 590 3464