Meeting Chairman: Prof. David Castro-Diaz (Urologist)
Scientific Chairwoman: Dr. Montserrat Espuña Pons (Gynecologist)
Barcelona has a typical Mediterranean climate. The winter is relativly humid but mild and the summer is dry. The rainy seasons are the once in between, autumn and spring. The distinguishing marks of this climate are the 3 to 5 months of the dry summer, which is caused by the sinking air of the subtropical highs. There are very few days of extreme temperature, heat or cold, and that`s why the average of the minimum and the maximum in Barcelona is temperate, typical for the Mediterranean mild climate. In August it is expected a maximum temperature of 29ºC and a minimum of 21ºC.
Proposed Venue
Proposed venue is the International Convention Center of Barcelona which located close to the Olympic peer within one of the best areas in town. There are many hotels on walking distance.
Airport links
Barcelona Airport is located south-west of the city of Barcelona. It is just 3 km from the Port of Barcelona, one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean for container traffic and the leader in the cruise market. Barcelona airport operates over 1000 flights every day and receives 33 million passengers a year. Barcelona Airport is located at 12 Km (20/30 minutes) from the city and connected to by train and bus.
Railway links
Barcelona is also an important railway link, connected favourably with the rest of Spain and with Europe which constitutes an advantageous link in the intermodal transport chain with regard to obtaining the greatest efficiency at a low cost. With regard to Spain, Barcelona is connected daily with trains to and from the most important cities in Spain. With regard to Europe we find TALGO train and Hotel train service with many European cities.
Public Transportation:
The city has a convenient and efficient public transport network (buses, metro and suburban rail)
Metro:
Barcelona currently has six metro lines covering a total of 87 kilometres and passing through 123 stations.
Bus:
Barcelona Metropolitan Transport (TMB) operates a fleet of over 1.000 buses, 70% of which are adapted for people with reduced mobility
Tram:
Barcelona tramway system, known as the Tram, was relaunched in 2004. This means of transport, which was abolished in 1971, is now an accessible, environmentally friendly, fast and comfortable system. It consists of two sections; the Diagonal Baix Llobregat and the Ciutadella-Besos
Train:
Barcelona has also an extensive network of commuter trains, operated by RENFE the Spanish National Railway Company, which depart from main stations every five of ten minutes. The train’s ability provides comfortable and rapid access to the city centre from the outskirts of the city