1st Progress Workshop & 1st Case Study Rapid alarm systems for the ocean of tomorrow Sivota / , , 27-29th April 2015

THE RESORT Sivota is located at the coast between and , facing the islands of and . The beautiful surrounding with its crystal clear waters, the numerous sand or pebble beaches and the green small islands makes Sivota an ideal place for relaxing vacations. During the spring months the temperatures rates between 14-22°C.

MEETING PLACES

Meeting Venue: Sivota Diamond Hotel Meeting Rooms Sagiada, , Greece (SKALOMA ocean facilities)

The Sessions and Meetings of the Project will be held at the Trips to Sagiada (SKALOMA fish farming) have been scheduled Conference Center in Sivota Diamond Spa Resort in the context of the Scientific Program. Sagiada is a village that http://www.sivotadiamond.gr/index.php/en/synedria/conference# stretches between the to the west and to the conference-center north. It is the westernmost point of mainland Greece. The river flows into sea 4 km south of the village Sagiad. The village Sagiada is 10 km west of Filiates, 15 km northwest of Igoumenitsa and 4 km south of the Albanian town of .

Transfer services will provided daily from Sivota to Sagiada (and vice versa), in terms of the Scientific Schedule

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1st Progress Workshop & 1st Case Study Rapid alarm systems for the ocean of tomorrow Sivota / Sagiada, Greece, 27-29th April 2015

ACCOMODATION

SPA RESORT ( COURSE VENUE) SIVOTA DIAMOND Sivota, , Greece http://www.sivotadiamond.gr Luxurious facilities, high standard services and experienced staff, offer you a great hospitality over a heavenly beach of Sivota, Bella Vraka Beach (5 star hotel). The five star Resort, with its stunning accommodation (Bungalows, Junior Suites and Deluxe Villas), its beautiful swimming pools, gourmet restaurants, stunning accommodation, unique Spa Center and modern Conference Center, will delight you. HOTEL SIVOTA HOTEL FILAKAS Sivota, Thesprotia, Greece Sivota, Thesprotia, Greece http://www.hotelsivota.gr http:/www.hotel-filakas.gr Hotel Sivota is characterized by a family atmosphere, a hospitable environment Filakas Hotel is a renovated complex in the charming village of Sivota, just 24 and a sincere interest in providing the best possible service and assuring your km from the town of Igoumenitsa. Situated in an ideal location, by the harbor satisfaction. The main building and the outdoor areas were recently renovated, of the village, allows you to experience the unique summer sunsets combined so that we can offer you a more secure, well-appointed and pleasant stay. with the turquoise waters of the Ionion Sea.

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1st Progress Workshop & 1st Case Study Rapid alarm systems for the ocean of tomorrow Sivota / Sagiada, Greece, 27-29th April 2015

HOTEL OPTIONS & RATES

- PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESERVE ONE OF THE 3 FOLLOWING HOTEL SUGGESTIONS TH - PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION BOOKING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AND RESERVE THEIR ROOMS THE LATEST BY 30 OF MARCH, 2015! - ACCOMMODATION MUST BE BOOKED DIRECTLY TO THE SECRETARIAT OF EACH HOTEL (SEE INFORMATION IN THE ABOVE BOARD) - AVAILABILITY WILL BE GUARANTEED ONLY UPON REQUEST, REQUESTS WILL BE SERVED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. The rates below are valid for both individual and group reservations (euro/incl. VAT) HOTEL CLASS DISTANCE FROM DISTANCE FROM ROOM TYPE & RATE COURSE VENUE SAGIADA (PER ROOM PER NIGHT) SINGLE DOUBLE SIVOTA DIAMOND SPA RESORT

For booking, access: (5*) Meeting venue & 50 minutes 65€ 75€ http://www.sivotadiamond.gr Meeting point for the (shuttle bus will be Click on “Book now”. Select “Coupon Code” and add as Shuttle bus transfers offered. Departure in front user name “Meeting”. Choose “Double Room Sea to Sagiada of the hotel)

View” and continuous with the booking. HOTEL SIVOTA http://www.hotelsivota.gr (4*) 20 min by foot 40€ 50 minutes 30€ For booking: tel.: 0030 6944124853, 0030 26650 22472 Email: [email protected]

HOTEL FILAKAS http://www.hotel-filakas.gr (3*) 20 min by foot 50 minutes 40€ 50€ For booking: tel. : 0030 26650 93345 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Cost includes: Breakfast & All taxes Official check-in time: 14:00 hours If you need help during the booking, please contact : Lina Siamopoulou ([email protected]) Official check-out time: 12:00 hours

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1st Progress Workshop & 1st Case Study Rapid alarm systems for the ocean of tomorrow Sivota / Sagiada, Greece, 27-29th April 2015

HOW TO REACH SIVOTA

The closest airports to Sivota are Corfu International Airport, "Ioannis Kapodistrias", Corfu and “King Pyrros” Airport, Ioannina. ARRIVING IN CORFU Whether you arrive in Corfu:

 you will have to take the boat from Corfu Port to Igoumenitsa Port (1h and 40 min), please visit the following link to check availability, timetables and price http://corfuport.gr/en/timetable/search-ferries.html  From Igoumenitsa port, the driving distance to Sivota is about 40 minutes (26.7 km), you may use either Public Transportation Services ( please see the itineraries in the Table 1 below), or Private Transportation (30,00€ - 35,00 € per taxi, max 4 pax per transfer)

ARRIVING IN IOANNINA Driving distance from Ioannina King Pyrros Airport to Sivota is 105klm (99 klm from Ioannina city center), approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Whether you arrive in Ioannina:  You will have to take the Public Transportation from Ioannina to Igoumenitsa (please see the itineraries in the boards below), or Private Transportation to directly to Sivota (approximately 120 € per taxi, max 4 pax per transfer)  From Igoumenitsa, the driving distance to Sivota is about 40 minutes (26.7 km), you may use either Public Transportation Services ( please see the itineraries in the Table 2 below), or Private Transportation Transportation (30,00€ - 35,00 € per taxi, max 4 pax per transfer)

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BY BUS - FROM / TO IOANNINA AND SIVOTA TO/FROM IGOUMENITSA

Public transportation runs according to the following schedule

SIVOTA BUS STATION To IGOUMENITSA BUS STATION to IGOUMENITSA BUS STATION SIVOTA BUS STATION

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY

07.00 06.00

12.30 11.30

15.30 14.30

SATURDAY/ SUNDAY SATURDAY/ SUNDAY NO AVAILABLE ITINARERIES NO AVAILABLE ITINARERIES

COST 2.30€ /PER ROUTE Tel: 0030 2665022309

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1st Progress Workshop & 1st Case Study Rapid alarm systems for the ocean of tomorrow Sivota / Sagiada, Greece, 27-29th April 2015

FLIGHTS

FROM ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATH) FROM IOANNINA ¨KING PYRROS” AIRPORT (IOA) TO IOANNINA ¨KING PYRROS” AIRPORT (IOA) TO ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATH)

Sunday, 26 Monday, 27 Tuesday , 28 Wednesday , 29 April Thursday, 30 April April 2015 April 2015 April 2015 2015 2015 A3 160 08.50 A3 160 08.50 A3 160 08.50 A3 161 10.10 A3 161 10.10

A3 166 20.15 A3 166 20.15 A3 166 20.15 A3 167 21.40 A3 167 21.40

FROM ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATH) FROM CORFU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CFU) TO CORFU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CFU) TO ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ATH)

Sunday, 26 Monday, 27 Tuesday , 28 Wednesday , 29 April Thursday, 30 April April 2015 April 2015 April 2015 2015 2015 A3 400 05.10 A3 401 06.45 A3 401 06.45

A3 402 A3 402 A3 402 08.40 08.40 08.40 A3 403 10.10 A3 403 10.10

A3 404 15.30 A3 404 17.10 A3 404 15.30 A3 405 17.05 A3 405 18.45 A3 406 20.50 A3 406 20.50 A3 406 20.50

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1st Progress Workshop & 1st Case Study Rapid alarm systems for the ocean of tomorrow Sivota / Sagiada, Greece, 27-29th April 2015

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES DURING THE MEETING

According to the Meeting’s needs and the transfers to Sagiada, Filiates, local shuttle transfers will be offered. A shuttle bus service will be offered daily to Sagiada, Filiates and vice versa Distances between Sagiada and Sivota 40klm approximately 50-60 minutes driving distance.

Kindly note that the Shuttle Bus will depart from the main venue of the Meeting “Sivota Diamond Spa Resort” according

to the Agenda’s Program.

INDIVIDUAL TRANSFERS BY TAXI

FOR INDIVIDUAL TRANSFERS & RENT A CAR SERVICES YOU MAY CONTACT THE LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY: Kotsis Travel, Tel: 6932 527 527 E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Spyros Kotsis Cost from Igoumenitsa to Sivota approximately: 30,00€ - 35,00 € per taxi (max 4 pax per transfer) Type of car Mercedes/ English Speaking Driver

If you need help in travel issues, please contact: Lina Siamopoulou ([email protected]) SEA-on-a-CHIP project - Real time monitoring of SEA contaminants by an autonomous Lab-on-a-chip biosensor