Location and Venue
The lectures will be given at the facilities of the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), Heraklion, Crete, Greece. The Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, is located about 6km southwest from the center of Heraklion (see location map). It can be reached by bus (heading ITE or PAGNI), or you can take a taxi. The exact address of FORTH is: 100 Nikolaou Plastira Street, Vassilika Vouton, Heraklion, Crete ZIP: GR-70013, P.O. Box 1385, Heraklion, Crete GR - 711 10, GreeceTel.: +30 2810 391500-2, Fax: +30 2810 391555.
Bus Services to FORTH
There are two city bus lines that you can use to get to FORTH. The one-way ticket price costs 1.50€ for either lines (blue ticket). Ticket vending machines are located next to most bus stations. You can also buy tickets from most kiosks around the city. A convenient bus stop for taking the bus to FORTH is the one located in front of Astoria Hotel at Eleftherias Square . Please keep in mind that city traffic may affect departure and arrival times.
- Line 8 takes you directly to FORTH. The sign on the bus reads "I.T.E." and its schedule is:
Airport-FORTH: 7:20, 8:30, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00, 17:20
Port-FORTH: 19:40, 21:15
Astoria Hotel (Heraklion city centre) - FORTH: 07:30, 08:40, 11:40, 14:10, 15:10, 17:30, 19:50, 21:25
FORTH - Airport: 08:00, 09:15, 12:15, 14:30, 15:40, 18:00, 20:10, 21:30
- Line 11 leaves you ~300m away from FORTH. The sign on the bus reads "ΠΑ.Γ.Ν.Η." (the University Hospital) close to FORTH and its schedule is:
Airport - University Hospital: 06:25, each hour from 07:50 to 18:50, 21:45}
Astoria Hotel - University Hospital: 06:30, each hour from 08.00 to 19:00, 21:55
Bus Stop near FORTH - Airport: 06:55, each hour from 08:30 to 19:30, 21:25
Taxi service to FORTH
If you stay in Ammoudara, note that there are no direct bus services to FORTH. Thus, you'll better catch a taxi. The fare does not exceed €10 (plus €2 for call service). If you stay in Heraklion city centre, the approximate taxi fare is €12 from Eleftherias Square, plus €2 for call service. You can call (+30) 2810 321330 or (+30) 2810 210102 for a taxi.
Map (FORTH is located on the left-down corner)