SFMC25 conference venue
We are pleased to announce that the conference will be held at the Casa Diocesana de Espiritualidad «San Manuel González». Located in a picturesque setting surrounded by hills and vegetation, this diocesan house complex is a magnificent example of early 20th-century official architecture. The buildings showcase regionalist and neo-Mudejar styles, reflecting the artistic vision of Fernando Guerrero Strachan, Rafael Benjumea Burín, and Fernando Loring Martínez. Constructed between 1921 and 1924, this historical site offers a unique and inspiring backdrop for our event.
Address:
Casa Diocesana de Espiritualidad «San Manuel González»
Camino de los Almendrales, 2
29013 Málaga, Spain
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How to get to the conference venue
Below, you will find detailed instructions on how to reach the venue, whether you are traveling by car or using public transportation.
By Car
If you choose to drive, the Casa Diocesana de Espiritualidad «San Manuel González» is well-connected by road and has parking available nearby. Use the following link to get precise directions from your location via Google Maps: Driving Directions to Casa Diocesana de Espiritualidad «San Manuel González».
By Public Transport
From Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport:
The conference venue is 22 km away from the Málaga-Costa del Sol airport. Here are several options to reach the venue:
- Train (Cercanías C1): Take the C1 train towards Málaga Centro-Alameda (1,8 €). Get off at Málaga Centro Alameda. Follow the directions provided below to reach the venue by bus from the Alameda Principal. Tickets for the train can be purchased in the vending machines at the airport train station.
- Bus: You can take the A Express Airport bus (Line A, 4 €) towards the city center. Get off at ‘Alameda Principal’ stop. From there, take bus number 37 towards Monte Dorado (1,4 €). Get off at the ‘Camino de los Almendrales-Seminario’ stop. Casa Diocesana is about a 3-minute walk from this stop (200 meters). Tickets for the bus can be purchased directly on the bus.
- Taxi: You can take a taxi directly from the airport. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and costs about 25€.
From Málaga-María Zambrano Train Station:
- Bus: Take bus number 1 towards Parque del Sur until the ‘Alameda Principal-Sur’ stop (1,4 €). From there, take bus number 37 towards Monte Dorado (same ticket is valid for transfer). Get off at the ‘Camino de los Almendrales-Seminario’ stop. Casa Diocesana is about a 3-minute walk from this stop (200 meters). Tickets for the bus can be purchased directly on the bus.
- Taxi: You can take a taxi directly from the train station. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and costs about 20 €.
- Walking: If you prefer to walk, the distance is approximately 4 kilometers (a 50-minute walk).
The conference venue is located on a hillside near the city centre of Malaga. It takes about 15 minutes to walk down the hill. A taxi to the centre of Malaga takes around 10 minutes and costs approximately €10.
We hope you find this information helpful and wish you a pleasant journey. See you at the conference!
Opening of the SFMC25 conference (Tuesday)
The conference will officially open on Tuesday, June 24th, in the evening at the Paraninfo of the old rectorate of the University of Malaga. The inaugural talk will be held there, followed by a cocktail dinner in the garden of the Faculty of Economics, located just a few meters away.
Gala dinner venue (Thursday)
The Miramar Hotel, also known as the Miramar Palace, is a notable building of Malaga, located at 22 Paseo de Reding in the La Caleta neighborhood. This modernist-style building, with its main façade overlooking the Bay of Málaga and the Mediterranean Sea, was designed by architect Fernando Guerrero Strachan and constructed in 1926. Originally intended as a hotel, it also served as the headquarters of the Malaga Provincial Court from 1987 to 2007. Today, it houses the Gran Hotel Miramar, a five-star luxury hotel that opened its doors on January 1, 2017.
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