Venue and Travel information

The University of Málaga hosts the "Material Traces of the Past in Contemporary Literature" Seminar, which will be held between 6th-8th May 2015 in Málaga, Spain at:

Hotel Room Mate Larios

C/ Marqués de Larios, 2, 29005 – Málaga, Spain.

T. +34 952 222 200 F. +34 952 222 407

http://larios.room-matehotels.com/

How to get to the venue

Please note that since Calle Marqués de Larios is a pedestrian street, you will not be able to get any closer than the Plaza de la Constitución by car or any closer than Alameda Principal by bus.

By plane: If you come by plane you can take a taxi from the airport. Tell the driver you are going to la Plaza de la Constitución. You can also catch a blue bus, the number 19, which drops you at the end of Alameda Principal, just next to the statue of Marqués de Larios, but be careful, that is not the last stop!
By train: From the train station, take a taxi from the front exit and say you are going to la Plaza de la Constitución or, if you leave the station via the Héroe de Sostoa exit, cross the street and walk to calle Ayala, where many blue buses will take you to the centre: numbers 1, 3, 16 and 19 will drop you at the end of Alameda Principal, next to the statue of Marqués de Larios (be careful as that is not the last stop)
By bus: The directions coming from the bus station are the same as if you come by train, since the two stations are next-door to each other. Line 19 and Line A – Line Express Airport will take you to the city centre.
By car: Near the hotel there are different public car parks where you can leave your car. Also, the hotel has its own private car park at their other establishment, the Room Mate Lola Hotel, which you can use daily for 15€ TAX INCL.

Travel Information

Malaga Airport is located approximately 15 km east from the centre of Malaga. The airport is an international airport and the third most visited in Spain. Domestically the airport connects Malaga to Madrid and Barcelona. For other destinations within Spain it is often necessary to change in Madrid.

Malaga Airport information: (+ 34) 952 048 842

Airport website: http://www.aena.es

From the airport to the centre of Malaga you have different transfer options:

By taxi: The local taxi service is monitored by the authorities and is a popular means of transport even for the locals. You avoid parking problems by taking a taxi, but remember that during rush hour the traffic gets a little slow and there may even be a shortage of taxis. A taxi can take you from the airport to the centre of Malaga in around 20 minutes for approximately 20-30 Euros.
For more information, visit:
Málaga's Airport official taxi information.
Radio Taxi: (+34) 952 040 804
Unitaxi: (+34)952 333 333
By train: It takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the centre of Malaga by train which leaves every half hour between 6.00 am and 12.00 pm. The train station Maria Zambrano is located on Explanada de la Estacion in Malaga city centre. From the central train station the national trains connect Malaga to the rest of the Andalusian capitals as well as Madrid and a few other destinations. The local trains connect Malaga with Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Malaga Airport.
For more information:

Train information website
General information: (+ 34) 952 360 202
Reservations: (+ 34) 902 240 202
By bus: You can take the airport bus (Line A) to Malaga. The bus leaves the airport approximately every 30 minutes until 0:00. A ten-trip book of tickets for the bus (bonobus) costs about 8,30 Euros and can be purchased at the tobacco shops (estancos). The central bus station is located on Paseo de los Tilos in the centre of Malaga. From the central bus station in Malaga it is possible to find connections to all the provinces of Spain as well as to some international destinations. Taking a bus in Spain is normally the cheapest alternative when you wish to travel within the country. It is the only public transport into the smaller surrounding villages.
For more information:

Bus itirenaries (English and Spanish).
Information: (+ 34) 952 350 061.
By car: This is generally an easy way to get around, although you may encounter delays at rush hour (early morning from 7 am to 10 am approximately and around 8 pm). It is recommended to leave the car in a supervised car park. Car rental is fairly cheap in Spain, particularly due to the intense competition between the many companies. There are both international and national car rental companies, but generally Spanish companies offer cheaper rates.

About Málaga

You can find more information about the city at: http://www.malagaturismo.com

Touristic Information About Málaga

Málaga, placed at the very South of Spain, stretches over 100 miles along the Mediterranean coastline. With a population of more than 500.000 people, it is famous world-wide for having more than 300 sunny days per year.