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Burgos Location. How to get here.
Burgos has a privileged geographic location. It is the main road transport node between the north and the south of Spain, as well as between Portugal and the rest of Europe, which makes it a point of connection for the main Spanish and European economic areas.
The city can also be accessed by air, rail and bus. The Madrid-Barajas international airport, with the greatest air traffic in Spain, is 2 hours from Burgos.
The Burgos Bus Station is located in the city centre, less than 10 minutes away of the cathedral and the Human Evolution Complex. It is in charge of distributing all the metropolitan and interurban transport by bus in the city, connecting it with the towns of the province and the main cities of Spain.
ALSA is the main company that operates at the station. You could buy your ticket on their website, although you can also buy it at the station itself.
The Burgos - Rosa Manzano Train Station is located to the north of the city, 5 km from the old town.
You could find Real-time information on train departures and arrivals and buy your ticket on the renfe website.
At the Rosa Manzano Station there are the following modes of transport to move around the city:
- Urban bus: Lines 2, 12, 16 and 23 stop at the main door of the station and all of them include several stops in the city centre.
- Taxi rank: at the main door of the Station.
Avenida Príncipe de Asturias s/n, 09006 Burgos.
24 hours. Opening times of the ticket office: from 7.15 to 22.00.
Closest airports to Burgos:
Madrid - Adolfo Suárez - Madrid Barajas Airport - International and national flights.2 Hours from Burgos by car or bus.
Bilbao Airport - International and national flights. Less than 2 hours from Burgos by car or bus.
Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport - International and national flights. Almost two hours from Burgos by car or bus.
Valladolid - National flights. Less than 2 hours from Burgos by car or bus.
Vitoria - International and national flights. Less than 2 hours from Burgos by car or bus.
Conference Venue
Forum Evolución Burgos. Conference Centre and Auditorium
Paseo Sierra de Atapuerca s/n 09002 - Burgos
Forum Evolución
Auditorium
Conference Centre
Forum Evolución Burgos is a modern space which combines culture and knowledge, in a city with a commitment to creativity and innovation. It has a unique architecture which makes the ligh and the well-lit spaces its arterial connection. The Forum transfers to the interior the large bright spaces and continuous natural light philosophy, throughout 35.000 sq.m distributed over six floors, it is equipped with the most advanced technology and state-of-the-art stage equipment to host conferences and shows. In addition, the forum is located right in the center of the city.
As main rooms, the Forum has an Auditorium for 1371 people and a conference hall for 492 people. Furthermore, it has a bright Exhibition Hall of more than 1.000 sq.m to host all type of exhibitions, trade fairs and presentations. As small format rooms, it has two modules of rooms, being able to be set up as a room for 200 people, or up to 8 modular rooms for 25 people. Also, it has a press Room, Executive Room and 5 rooms with capacity for 40 to 70 people.
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Burgos
Burgos is a modern city, which is immersed in a profound process of urban, tourism and cultural transformation. The recent creation of large infrastructure, including the Human Evolution Complex, represents a decisive change in the appearance of the city. Burgos, which has made a firm commitment to tourism and culture over the last decade, aspires to become a benchmark for conference and incentive tourism.
Burgos has some tourist attractions that are unique in the national panorama. It has an artistic heritage with three declared World Heritage Cultural Sites: The Cathedral, the Camino de Santiago and the Archaeological Site of Atapuerca.
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Links
Tourism information: turismo.aytoburgos.es/en | turismoburgos.org | www.spain.info/en/destination/burgos
Discover more Spain
MADRID. The Capital City with Thousands of options.
(2 hours and a half from Burgos)
Madrid, cheerful and vibrant at all hours of the day, is famous for being an open city with all kinds of people from all over the world.
How to arrive to Madrid from Burgos: Train, Bus or car.
www.esmadrid.com/en
www.spain.info/en/destination/madrid
BARCELONA. A cosmopolitan City.
(5 hours from Burgos)
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and famous for Gaudí and other Art Nouveau architecture, Barcelona is one of Europe’s trendiest cities.
How to arrive to Barcelona from Burgos: Train, Bus or car.
www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en
www.spain.info/es/destino/barcelona
BILBAO. One of Spain´s Most Avant-Garde Cities.
(1 hour and a half from Burgos)
Bilbao, “The City of the Guggenheim”, on the lists of Spain’s most interesting cities. The city of Bilbao is proof that gastronomy is an art in the Basque Country – one of the areas with the most Michelin Stars per person in the world.
How to arrive to Bilbao from Burgos: Train, Bus or car.
www.spain.info/en/destination/bilbao
PAMPLONA. San Fermín bull-running festival. FESTIVITY OF INTERNATIONAL TOURIST INTEREST (July, 7-14)
(2 hours from Burgos)
There’s always something special to discover in Pamplona during the San Fermín festival.
For younger people, couples and families alike. For foodies, sports lovers and those who just love soaking up tradition. Whether you’re looking for the lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere that floods the streets or the shows and activities for all ages, you can find whatever you’re after during the festival.
How to arrive to Pamplona from Burgos: Train, Bus or car.
www.visitnavarra.es/en/san-fermin
www.spain.info/en/calendar/fiestas-san-fermin
ROUTES
From the most famous to the most surprising. There are lots of routes and itineraries to discover how much Spain has to offer. Its cities, its peoples, its culture, its history, its gastronomy... Every stop is a new discovery and every trip an experience.
Original tours, urban routes, themed journeys or big trips throughout the country. Suggestions for enjoying your holiday, a getaway, or for as long as you want to stay. And as always, some great memories.
www.spain.info/en/routes
Spanish gastronomy
Spanish cuisine is famous the world over because it is flavoursome, healthy, traditional, creative and varied, and also because of its popular restaurants and fine dining, as demonstrated by the international recognition of its chefs. An example of how healthy it is can be seen in its famed Mediterranean diet.
www.spain.info/en/gastronomy-wine-tourism
Links
Tourism information: www.spain.info/en | turismo.gob.es/en-us/Paginas/Index.aspx
Official Carriers
There are several ways to get to Burgos. We are happy to share with you the best travelling options (please check: How to get here). Please note that as an attendee, you will be able to count with a special congress discount:
BY PLANE
Air Europa is offering a 10% discount to be applied on the public rate for flights booked for FOODMICRO participants. In order to benefit from this discount, please book your flight via
www.aireuropa.com.
Code: UCICFMH23
Flights must be booked for the following dates: from July 6th to July 13th 2024.
This code will be valid for flights operated by:
- Air Europa
- Air Europa Express
IBERIA is offering a 10% discount on flights with destination to Madrid for FOODMICRO2024 participants. In order to benefit from this discount, please book your flight via
www.iberia.com.
Before completing your purchase at IBERIA.COM, and once you have selected your flight, you must complete the section that says "I HAVE A PROMO CODE".
Code: ICFMH2024
Flights must be booked for the following dates: from 7 days before to 7 days after the dates of FOODMICRO2024.
This code will be valid for Iberia's fixed date flights (excluding Air Shuttle flights) operated by:
- Iberia
- Iberia Express
- Iberia Regional Air Nostrum
Airlines with codeshare (7000/5000/4000) are excluded from this promotion.
BY TRAIN
RENFE is offering a 5% discount for FOODMICRO2024 participants. In order to benefit from this discount, please book your tickets via
www.renfe.com.
Code: you will receive the discount voucher along with your congress registration confirmation
Train tickets must be booked for the following dates: from July 6th to July 13th 2024.
Once you access www.renfe.com, please follow these steps:
- Select the train of your interest and choose any of the available options (Básico, Elige, Elige Confort & Prémiun).
- In the rate drop-down menu, please select the Congress/Event rate.
- Introduce the authorization number in the authorization number box (this is not valid for the discount code box).
BY BUS
Alsa is offering a 15% discount to be applied on the public rate for all FOODMICRO2024 participants. In order to benefit from this discount, please book your tickets via
www.alsa.es.
You must include the following code on the same screen of the tickets search and validate the code.
Code: ICFMH24
Flights must be booked for the following dates: from July 5th to July 14th 2024.
This code will be valid for routes from/to Burgos (+ 150 km).