ISVC 2012, July 16-18

Rethymnon, Crete, Greece


ISVC 2012 Hotel

Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel

Adelianos Kampos, 74100 Rethymno
Crete, Greece

Phone: +30 28310 71002
Fax: +30 28310 71668   


ISVC'12 will take place at Aquila Rithymna Beach Resort, a 5-star hotel which is home to 4 pools and 4 restaurants, and right on Crete’s longest sandy beach. Rethymnon is only 4 miles away (10-minute drive), while Chania and Heraklion are 41 and 44 miles away, respectively. Aquila Rithymna Beach offers classically decorated rooms and bungalows as well as extensive children’s facilities. Guests can enjoy lunch at Mournies tavern, resting under the shade of mulberry trees, or try gourmet dishes at the Ancient Eleftherna restaurant. There is also a typical Greek Kafeneion serving traditional beverages and meze.

    

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How to Get to the Conference Hotel

Whilst not essential in many places renting a car will enable you to make the most of your holiday in Crete. You’ll be able to take in so much more of the many things the island has to offer - visit some of the many archaeological sites like Knossos and Faistos, enjoy the grandeur of the mountains and Crete’s famous gorges, search out some of the isolated, uncrowded beaches or visit some of the beautiful Venetian towns. You’ll have the freedom to do what you want, when you want to.

Heraklion Airport to the Conference hotel, by car:

Chania Airport to the Conference hotel, by car:

By bus: City buses are often somewhat scruffy, well used vehicles but fares are low and you’ll only ride on one for a few minutes. On most routes they’re frequent and reliable. For travel between main towns and routes serving villages, even quite remote ones, the buses are modern, air-conditioned, luxury coaches. Fares are low. For example, Hania to Rethymno, about 60 Km, is €6.00 [31 October 2010]; Rethymno to Heraklion €6.50. For bus routes and timetables click here.

By taxi: The most convenient way to get to the Conference hotel from all locations (airport/port/downtown) is to use a taxi. There are taxis as you exit the aiport, port, and various locations downtown. Click here for detailed information. The ride to the Conference hotel is about ? minutes from Chania and ? minutes from Heraklion and should cost approximately ? € depending on starting point. There are charts inside the airport with current taxi fares from the airport. Extra costs of 0.3 € per luggage item is charged. It is strongly advised that you confirm the price prior to taking the taxi.




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