Congress Venue

Attending #ECTS2026

Dates:

24 – 27 April 2026

The Congress will take place in the Congresscenter Girona.

Please find more information below.

Venue address:

Pg. de la Devesa, 35 17001 Girona, Spain

Travelling to Girona and Getting Around

Girona: A Gateway to Memorable Meetings and Conferences

Located just a short journey from the French border and easily accessible by train from Barcelona, Girona offers an exceptional setting for hosting a wide range of meetings and conferences. The Girona Conference Centre, nestled in the heart of the city, benefits from excellent air, rail, and road connections—ensuring seamless access for attendees from across Europe and beyond.

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Girona is an accessible city, with short distances and transport options for going further afield. In addition, Girona is very close to the beach, which is only a half-hour drive away, and heading inland the Garrotxa volcanic area with its spectacular landscape is also nearby. The Pyrenees, Figueres, and even the mountain of Montserrat and the city of Barcelona, are just some of the day-trips that can be made from Girona.

Arriving by Plane

Girona-Costa Brava Airport

Girona-Costa Brava Airport has regular flights from cities in Europe and other parts of Spain. The airport is located about 12 km / 7 mi outside Girona, with good road connections to the city centre by car, coach or taxi.

Road access into Girona city is by the N-II main road or the AP-7 motorway. At the airport there are several car hire companies, an official taxi rank, and a coach service into Girona bus station.

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Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Barcelona-El Prat international airport receives regular European and intercontinental flights. Just 110 km / 68 mi away, there is direct access to Girona by motorway, train or coach.

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Aeroport de Perpinyà-Rivesaltes

Perpignan’s small airport is just 110 km / 68 mi from Girona. There is good motorway access to Girona, and several coach companies offer a regular service.

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Taxi/Transfer

Taxi ranks can be found at the ADIF Girona railway station, the bus station and in the city centre in Plaça Independència and Carrer Joan Maragall.

For further information:

  • Gitaxi: phone +34 972 222 323 and +34 972 203 377 (wheelchair adapted taxis available)

Vehicles adapted for people with reduced mobility:

  • Licence 22: +34 649 852 454
  • Licence 42: +34 637 430 002
  • Licence 75: +34 629 662 010
  • Licence 77: +34 630 412 434
  • Licence 78: +34 629 556 664

Renting a car

Different car hire companies operate out of the city centre, the train station and Girona-Costa Brava Airport:

Arriving by Train

Adif Railway Station

Adif Girona-Costa Brava railway station, located in the centre of Girona city, offers regional, national and international rail services. As well as the regular lines, Girona station is a stop on the Madrid – Zaragoza – Barcelona – French border high-speed line (AVE), one of the main transport links between Spain and the rest of Europe.

The luggage lockers on the AVE platform are available for use by travellers and non-travellers alike. Opening times are 7 am – 9 pm on weekdays, and 9 am – 9 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

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TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY

In the city, you can get around conveniently and safely on foot, or by bike, or bus.

Local and Intercity Buses

Girona has 10 local bus routes which enable visitors to move around all its different neighbourhoods easily. Single tickets and travel cards can be purchased from the bus driver when boarding. Girona also has several bus routes connecting the city with the surrounding area and the rest of Catalonia.

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