Practical information about the conference

Please note that the email address for the conference (congreso.berndt2019@usc.es) is no longer active. If you want to contact the local organizing committee, please find our names at the directory of out university, where the most recent email address can be found.

City map

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M: Department of Mathematics. P: Hotel Peregrino. C: Cathedral. Q: Don Quijote. S: Santos. Xu: Xugo. Xa: Xantar. A: Altamira. B: Boca a boca. K: Malak Bistro. T: A Tulla. V: The Veggie Carmen. 16: O dezaseis. MC: María Castaña.

See below for more information.

Weather in Santiago de Compostela is usually wet and cool. Please be prepared for rain. Temperatures are usually between 7°C and 15°C. If you choose to do the hiking route, it is advisable to bring suitable footwear.

Internet connection

You can connect via eduroam, if your affiliation supports it and you have your devices correctly configured.

If not, you can connect to the wireless network symmetry. In this case, after establishing the connection, open your browser and in the identification page use the following data:

• Login: symmetry
• Password: G9ZD%BUpW46+

Restaurants

There are several options to have lunch near the conference venue:

• The cafeteria-canteens of the Department of Mathematics (same building as the conference), of the Escola Técnica Superior de Enxeñaría - ETSE (200m), or the cafeterias Fonseca and Rodríguez-Cadarso (500m) offer menus for less than 6 euros. Because of students' schedule, it is recommended to have lunch before 13:30.
• Some restaurants near the campus, such as Santos, Xugo, Xantar or Altamira, offer lunch menus for around 10-12 euros.
• Downtown and in the historic center there are many kinds of restaurants. Vegan and vegetarian options can be found, for example, at Boca a boca, Malak Bistro, A Tulla or The Veggie Carmen. Many restaurants offer typical Galician food, such as O Dezaseis or María Castaña.

Excursion

On Wednesday 30 afternoon each participant will have the opportunity to join one of these two activities:

• A guided walking tour to visit the main squares, streets and charming spots of the historic city of Santiago de Compostela, of around 2 hours duration. Departure: Hotel Peregrino at 16:30.
• Weather permitting, a hiking route along the Sarela river and up to the mount Pedroso, of around 12 kilometers length and 400 meters of cumulative elevation gain.

Please select one of these upon registration.

Social dinner

The social dinner of the conference will take place at Restaurante Don Quijote on Wednesday at 20:30. It will be free for all registered participants

Important: confirm your attendance upon registration on Monday 28 morning, and choose main course (meat/fish/vegan). Let us know if you have allergies or special requirements.

Other resources

• Santiago turismo: www.santiagoturismo.com
• Santiago de Compostela town hall: santiagodecompostela.gal
• Turgalicia: www.turismo.gal
• Santiago's cathedral: catedraldesantiago.es
• Pilgrim's path: caminosantiago.org