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As capital of Andalusia, it is the fourth largest city in Spain with a population of 704.114 inhabitants within the metropolitan area. The total population of some 105 towns within the province reaches 1.758.720 inhabitants who are spread out over an area of 14.042 square kilometers. Seville is considered without doubt, the artistic, cultural, financial, economic and social center of southern Spain.
Situated just 6 meters above sea level on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the urban center extends towards the towns of Aljarafe, Las Marismas (salt marshes), the Doñana National Park and the Sierra Norte and Sierra Sur mountains.
Getting Seville - Getting around - Tourist information
Getting Seville 
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By plain (SVQ). The new San Pablo International Airport, built by internationally acclaimed architect, Rafael Moneo, is located just 10 km from the city center. It was designed to receive some 8 millions travelers per year and offers regular flights to all major European and Spanish capital cities. Companies operating at Seville airport are:
| Aer Lingus | Lagunair | |
| Air Berlin | Neos | |
| Air Europa | Régional Air Lines | |
| Air Nostrum | Ryanair | |
| Brussels Airlines | Spanair | |
| Clickair | TAP-Air Portugal | |
| Futura | Transavia.com | |
| Iberia | Vueling Airlines |
Conections between Seville and San Pablo Airport are made by airport bus, taxis and rental cars.
Airport Bus. Company Amarillos Tour. Telephone +34.954.720.200. Price 2,10 € (3,70€ with return) . Timetable:
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Bus route here. More info here.
Taxi Airport-City. There is a fixed price for a trip from the airport to any location in the city and viceversa: 19,73€ (special price 22,00€ during the weekend and everyday from 21.00 to 7.00). Taxis stop in front of the main exit. In the services requested by phone, the amount marked in the taximeter till the collection of the passenger is added.
Car hire. Five companies have offices in the airport: Atesa, Avis, Crown Car Hire, Europcar and Hertz.
Other international airports near Seville are: Jerez, Málaga, Madrid. From these cities, Seville can be reached by plain, train or bus.
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By train. The Santa Justa Train Station, built by Seville architects, Cruz & Ortiz, have received various European awards. This station serves as an important hub for connections between the Andalusian capital and all of the Autonomous Regions of Spain and Europe. Major train lines from Madrid, Malaga and Granada converge here. The AVE (high speed train) provides service to Madrid in just two and a half hours. A trip to Cordoba takes only 40 minutes. Timetables and prices in Renfe web.
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By coach. The two bus stations connect Seville with all main destinations in Spain and some foreign countries. Timetables and prices here.
Plaza de Armas Station. Address Avda. Cristo de la Expiración s/n. 41001. Telephones Tel: 954.908.040 / 954.907.737 Main Destinations Madrid, Southern Portugal, Lisboa, Huelva, Huelva coast, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Mérida, towns within the province of Seville, Asturias, Galicia, northern Spain, foreign countries...
Prado de San Sebastián Station. Address Prado de San Sebastián s/n. 41005. - Sevilla Telephones 954.417.111. Fax: 954.417.118 Main Destinations towns within the province of Seville (Utrera, Morón, Estepa, Carmona, Alcalá de Guadaira, Écija), Córdoba, Granada, Cádiz, Jaén, Málaga, Almería, Jerez de la Frontera, Algeciras, Ronda, Marbella...
Getting around
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By city buses. Most of the hotels arranged by the organization is walking distance to the conference site. The following buses connect the rest of hotels with the conference site:
| Hotel | Buses |
| Sevilla Center | 23 |
| NH Central Convenciones | C1, 5, 22, 25 and 26 |
| Hesperia | 23 |
| Hall of Residence | 34 and 37 |
Download the complete route map of all metropolitan buses (7,3Mb).
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| One-way ticket | 1,10€ |
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| 10 ways pass with transfer | 6,00€ |
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| 10 ways pass no transfer | 5,00€ |
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| 1 day touristic pass | 3,25€ |
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| 3 days touristic pass | 7,50€ |
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By renting bicycles. There are more than 150 bikes stations with more than 1.500 public bicycles for rent. The best way for using this service during a short stay is to buy the one week ticket (5 €). The first 30' are free of charge, the next hour costs 1€, and 2€ the rest of hours. The registration is made at any station; a credit card is needed (to charge 150€ as a deposit, which is returned at the end of the week). More info here.
Tourist Information
Links: Turista virtual - Consorcio de Turismo - Sevilla online - Turismo Andalucia - DestinoSevilla - Touristic map