GENERAL INFORMATION

>>Weather

Central and Southern Spain have a continental dry climate, which brings warm summers. In July temperatures can reach 35-40ºC and disperse thunderstorms can occur during the evenings. However, in some places there are particularities and temperatures during the evenings and nights can be cooler (especially in the Iberian Pyritic Belt and the second excursion)

>>Currency

The official currency in Spain is the EURO. Most hotels, restaurants and department stores accept credit cards, though taxis do not.

>>Banks and shops

Bank opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 14:00 h; they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. There are cash machines outside the major banks to provide 24-h service.

Opening hours for shops are 9:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:00. the big stores are open from 10:00 to 21:00 h.

>>Spanish time

 The time in Spain is Central Europe´s: GMT+2 in summer, GMT+1 in winter.

>>Electricity

 Electricity in Spain is 230 volts, 50 Hz AC. Spanish sockets only accept plugs with two round pins; other tipes of appliances nedd a plug adapter, and those that operate on 110/120 volt need a voltage converter.

>>Liability

 The Organizimg Committee cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private propery of participants and accompanying persons, either during or inderectly arising from attendance at the INHIGEO 2010 Meeting.

>>Useful Addresses and Phone numbers

 Emergency calls

 Police/fire department/ambulance: 112

Cabs: 902478200

>>Language

 The official language of the Meeting is English and all presentations must be given in English. No simultaneous interpretation service will be provided.