How to Arrive at the IAA
Granada is a small city, and most places are within walking distance. The city centre is about 15 minutes on foot from the IAA.
Address: Gta. de la Astronomía, s/n, Genil, 18008 Granada
You can also reach the institute by public transport:
- Bus lines: S2, S0, 11, and 9
- Metro: 10-minute walk from the Hípica stop
You can come by car, but please note that the area is very crowded in the mornings due to nearby schools.
City of Granada
Granada is both a province and a city. The metropolitan area has a population of around 250,000 people and is home to one of the largest universities in Spain, with over 56,000 students.
Granada has played a key role in Spanish history and is a city rich in cultural heritage and diversity.
The IAA
The meeting will take place at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), founded in 1975.
The IAA operates two observatories:
- Observatorio de Sierra Nevada (Granada)
- Observatorio de Calar Alto (Almería) (in collaboration with the Junta de Andalucía)
The institute is dedicated to astrophysical research and the development of instrumentation for ground-based and space observatories.
Accommodation Suggestions
- Hotel Maciá Monasterio de los Basilios
- Hotel Abades Nevada Palace
- Hotel Saray
- Hotel Andalucía Center
- Senator Spa Hotel
Note: No agency or company has been hired to arrange accommodation. Please ignore emails from individuals claiming to offer booking assistance.
Travel to Granada
Plane
Granada has a small airport (Aeropuerto Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén or GRX) with connections to several Spanish and European cities. A bus service connects the airport to the city centre.
The Málaga Airport (Aeropuerto de Málaga–Costa del Sol or AGP) is much larger, with many international connections — it’s the 4th busiest airport in Spain. It is located only two hours by bus from Granada, or 1.5 hours by car.
For flight routes and schedules, visit the AENA website or call: +34 958 245 200.
Bus
Granada is well connected to most of Spain by bus.
Bus station address: Carretera de Jaén, s/n, 18014 Granada
Phone: +34 958 18 54 80 / +34 958 25 13 58
Train
Granada has a train station with high-speed (AVE) and regular train connections to several Spanish cities.
A trip from Madrid takes around 3.5 hours.
Address: Avenida de Andaluces, s/n, 18014 Granada
Phone: +34 902 320 320
More info at renfe website
Car
Granada is a compact and walkable city, and the use of a car is not generally recommended due to its efficient public transport and the ease of getting around on foot. Nevertheless, travelling to Granada by car is always an option.
