Gliders for Research, Ocean Observation and Management, FP7
Joint WP4-5 meeting
Dates: 16-17 January 2012
Location: University of Cyprus (new campus Aglantzia)
Description: Project members will meet and discuss progress and plans.
Organized by WP leaders: Daniel Hayes (OC-UCY, Nicosia), Karen Heywood (UEA, Norwich)
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Venue
The meeting will take place at the Social Facilities Building (Building 9 on detailed map), Room 3 at the University of Cyprus New Campus at Aglantzia, Nicosia. The meeting room is located right above Flo Cafe. To access the meeting room you need to enter the cafe and walk to the elevator.
Download Detailed Map (showing location of meeting room, bus stop and the center)
Accommodation
Participants have various accommodation options in Nicosia:
Hilton Cyprus: within Nicosia City Center and 10 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
Cleopatra Hotel: within Nicosia City Center and 15 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
Holiday Inn Nicosia: in the heart of Nicosia and 15 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
The Classic Hotel: within the old Nicosia city walls and 15 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
Centrum Hotel: within the old Nicosia city walls and 15 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
Royiatiko Hotel: within the old Nicosia city wall and 15 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
Europa Hotel: within Nicosia City Center and 15 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
Almond Business Suites: within Nicosia City Center and 15 minutes drive from the University of Cyprus
Travelling Information
From/To the Airport
Once arriving at Larnaca Airport you may take a taxi to Nicosia or take a shuttle bus. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
Taxis from Larnaca to Nicosia cost approximately €50.
The shuttle bus costs €8 one way. View timetable.
To/From the University
Most of the hotels are located close to or in the old town of Nicosia and have easy access to the University campus via public transport.
A direct bus between Solomos Square and the University Campus runs from Monday to Sunday – Bus Route 150
Hotels very close to Solomos Square are: Holiday Inn, Classic, Centrum, Royiatiko