CONFERENCE VENUE
The conference centre is situated in Glyfada, a beach resort located 15km South-East of Athens. The venue is within a 5-minute walk from the sea front and a 10-minute walk from the centre of Glyfada which includes a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. A map of the area is available here.
 
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel reservations were available at special VAST 2001 prices until 1 November 2001. To book, please contact the hotels directly.
 
Emmantina Hotel, A class 
33 Possidonos Ave., 166 75, Glyfada 
t: (+30 1) 89 80 683
f: (+30 1) 89 48 110 
e: info@emmantina.gr
http://www.emmantina.gr/
5 min. walk from the conference centre
Oasis Hotel, A class 
27 Possidonos Ave., Glyfada 
t: (+30 1) 8941662 
f: (+30 1) 8941724
e:oasis@ath.forthnet.gr
http://www.oasishotel.gr/
7 min.walk from the conference centre
Palmyra Beach Hotel, A class 
70 Possidonos Ave., Glyfada 
t: (+30 1) 8981183
f: (+30 1) 8948110 
e:palmyra@palmyra.gr
http://www.palmyra.gr/
12min. walk from the conference centre
Best Western Fenix Hotel, A class 
1 Artemisiou street, Glyfada
t: (+30 1) 8981255
f: (+30 1) 8949122
e: sales@fenix.aeas.net.gr
http://www.bestwestern.com/gr/hotelfenix
12min. walk from the conference centre
Hotel Glyfada, Luxury class 
40 Possidonos Ave., Glyfada 
t: (+30 1) 8944081
f: (+30 1) 8985068
e: infoglyf@otenet.gr
http://www.glyfadahotel.gr/
10 min. walk from the conference centre
Guesthouse of the Conference Centre
30 single bedrooms are available 
41-43, Possidonos Ave, Glyfada 
located inside the conference centre
contact the organisers for more details

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Glyfada is 25 km. from the Athens International Airport, 15 km. from the centre of Athens and 18 km. from the port of Piraeus. 
From the Athens International Airport "Eleutherios Venizelos" to Glyfada:

By Bus: take the Express E96 bus, located outside of the terminal Exit No4. The single one-way fare is 2.9 Euro and tickets should be bought outside the bus.
Ask to get off the bus at the GLYFADA 5th stop.
The bus runs 24 hours aprox. every 25 minutes. 

By Taxi: plenty of taxis are available outside the terminal. The fare to Glyfada should range from 15 - 20 Euro depending on traffic and luggage surcharge.

By Car: Glyfada is a 40-minute drive from the airport via the Vari-Koropi road. Ask the car rental agency to point out the route on the map.

Some hotels offer shuttle services from and to the airport. Make sure to check with your hotel prior to travelling.

Map of Glyfada
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From Athens centre to Glyfada:

By Bus: Many public buses run along the main road (Leoforos Possidonos) connecting Glyfada to Athens and/or Pireaus. The bus to Athens downtown is marked A2. Bus tickets must be purchased before entering the bus at kiosks around the city.

By Taxi: The fare from Athens to Glyfada is approximately 8 Euro. The minimum fare is 1 Euro.

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