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XXXI ELA Annual Meeting
Valencia 2015
May 14-17, 2015
Dear ELA friends,
We are very pleased to invite you to the XXXI ELA Annual Meeting of the European Lawyers’
Association which will take place in Valencia (Spain) from 14 to 17 May 2015.
The City
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and one of the liveliest. It is situated in the middle of
the Spanish Mediterranean coast, with beaches right in the very heart of the city, with
fantastic possibilities for any kind of sports, a boiling nightlife and an ample cultural and
historical offer.
Valencia was founded by the Romans some 2000 years ago and has one of the largest old
quarters in Europe (Ciutat Vella, meaning the Old City), with a fantastic atmosphere. In the
14th and 15th centuries it was the economic and cultural capital of the Mediterranean.
We enjoy a 19°C annual average temperature, more than 300 days of sunshine per year, firstquality beaches, seafront promenades and Mediterranean food, Valencia being the home of
the Paella.
Travelling to Valencia
Whether you come by plane (preferable for those not living in Spain), by train or car, the city
boasts excellent connections with the rest of the country and abroad with many direct flights
from major European cities.
Accommodation
The hotels we have selected for the Meeting are located in the very centre of the City, within
walking distance of many of the programmed events and surrounded by historical landmarks
and sites.
Landmarks
Catedral, Real Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Mercado Central, Lonja de la Seda,
Torres de Serranos, Torres de Quart, Cauce del Río Turia, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias,
Marina Real, Playas de Valencia (Las Arenas, Malvarrosa, El Saler), and Parc Natural de
L’Albufera are among the most important landmarks in the City.
The Programme
We have put together a very attractive programme combining interesting legal lectures,
exciting social life, gastronomic and musical events, while visiting and enjoying most of the
landmarks above.
Attached hereto you will find the full programme, together with detailed information about
accommodation, travel, prices, meeting rates and useful contacts.
We look forward to seeing you in Valencia in May, a very special month for the City, for what
we hope will be a most memorable ELA meeting.
Kind regards,
Francisco Farinós (ffarinos@farinosabogados.com)
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
XXXI ELA Annual Meeting
Valencia 2015
SUMMARY PROGRAMME
May 14-17, 2015
Thursday, May 14
16:00-18:00
18:00-20:00
ELA Board Meeting at Hotel Astoria Palace
Reception at Hotel Astoria Palace
❶Plaza Rodrigo Botet
20:15
Traditional live parade of Tunas Universitarias de Valencia (University Musicians)
❷Real Basílica De Nuestra Señora De Los Desamparados (Plaza de la Virgen)
21:30-23:30
Dinner at Restaurant 2012 El Principio del Fin
❸Plaza del Arzobispo
Friday, May 15
09:30 - 13:00
Lectures at the Headquarters of the Bar Association of Valencia (ICAV)
❹Plaza de Tetuán
ICAV Arbitral Court (Manuel de Lorenzo)
Sports Arbitration (Juan de Dios Crespo)
Building a Good Public Administration: The International Discussion (Francisco Cardona)
The Key Legal Reforms Behind the Recovery of the Spanish Economy (Antonio Navarro)
The International Energy Charter (Ernesto Bonafé)
10:00 - 13:00
Accompanying Guests Programme
❺Guided visit to Valencia City centre
14:00-15:30
Paella at Restaurant Casa Chaparro on Las Arenas beach
❻Avenida de Neptuno (Playa de las Arenas)
16:00-18:00
Visit to Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
❼Río Turia riverbed
19:00-20:00
Reception & Vino Español offered by The British Council at Hotel Astoria Palace
❶Plaza Rodrigo Botet
20:30-22:00
22:00-24:00
Cocktail-Dinner at the terrace of La Rambleta
Jazz Big Band live concert at Ram-Club
❽La Rambleta (Bulevar Sur)
Saturday, May 16
10:00-13:00
13:00
ELA General Assembly at the headquarters of the Bar Association of Valencia (ICAV)
ELA in action:
❹Plaza de Tetuán
13:10
13:30
14:30
16:30
Bus to La Gola de Pujol (Natural Park of El Saler)
Boat trip in traditional boats crossing east-west the Albufera Lake / Picnic on board
Tapas lunch at Restaurant La Primitiva (Puerto de Catarroja) / After-lunch stroll
Bus back to Hotel Astoria Palace
❶Plaza Rodrigo Botet
17:00
21:00-02:00
Free time
Gala dinner & party at Casino de Agricultura
❾Calle Comedias (corner of Calle de La Paz)
Sunday, May 17
Free time
Organising Committee Contacts
Francisco Farinós
Cristina Juan
María Luisa Pérez
+34 607 593 005
+34 661 570 143
+34 686 959 358
ffarinos@farinosabogados.com
cjuan@asiain-asesores.com
ml.perez@hotmail.com
USEFUL INFORMATION
Hotel Prices
Official hotel:
AYRE HOTEL ASTORIA PALACE Plaza Rodrigo Botet, 5 - 46002 Valencia
Standard double room for single use:
Standard double room:
95.50€
110 €
Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT
Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT
67 €
75 €
75 €
91 €
Per night, only room, including 10% VAT
Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT
Per night, only room, including 10% VAT
Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT
Reservation details:
reservas.astoriapalace@ayrehoteles.com
Identification code: 6447
Contact Eva / Raúl / Laura
Tel. +34 96 398 1000 - Fax +34 96 351 4104
A nearby alternative:
HOTEL CATALONIA EXCELSIOR Calle Barcelonina, 5 - 46002 Valencia
Standard double room for single use
Standard double room for single use:
Standard double room:
Standard double room:
Reservation details:
excelsior.reservas@hoteles-catalonia.es
Identification code: 5562805
Contact José Manuel / Victor
Tel. +34 96 351 4612 - Fax +34 96 352 3478
Meeting Rates
PROGRAMME #1
Thursday, May 14 - Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16, 2015
Participants or accompanying guest rates:
ELP 2014 rates (-10%)
310 €
279 €
PROGRAMME #2
Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16, 2015
Participants or accompanying guest rates:
ELP 2014 rates (-10%)
270 €
243 €
Travel to Valencia
Manises Airport
Valencia International Airport (VLC), also known as the Manises Airport, is located 8 km west of the city centre.
Taxi fare into the city centre is 20€. You have also an underground station taking you to very heart of the city.
Other airports
If possible, we strongly recommend to fly to Madrid airport and connect Valencia using the AVE high-speed train.
Prices may vary depending of offers, time of the day, coach class, so please check prices and times (or other trains) at
www.renfe.com
All trains arriving in Valencia are within walking distance of the hotel or you can take a taxi for a 5-7 € fare.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rural hotel
For those who would like to rest some days after the meeting or would like to arrive a few days in advance,
we may suggest this nice place:
HUERTO DEL MÉDICO
We have arranged a special price for ELA participants:
Double room:
55 €
Per night, including breakfast and 10% VAT
Reservation details:
www.huertodelmedico.es
Identification code: ELA
Sea Boat Trip
If you would like to have a short sail boat trip on Sunday, please let us know and we shall arrange it.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Town Hall
Emergencies
National Police / Local Police
Radio Taxi
Tele Taxi
Tourist Info Town Hall
Historic Centre Tourist Info Reina
Renfe Info Trains
Bus Station
Airport of Valencia
Tourist Info Airport
Joaquín Sorolla Train Station
Metro
010
112
091 / 092
96 370 3333
96 357 1313
96 352 4908
96 315 3931
902 320 320
96 346 6266
96 159 8500
96 153 0229
96 380 3623
900 461 046
Be sure to dial +34 before the indicated numbers when using a foreign mobile phone