Getting here
In July 2020, ICIQ was accredited as a “Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence” by the State Research Agency of the Ministry of Science and Innovation. This is the second time the institute obtains this recognition after having received it in 2014. The Severo Ochoa accreditation recognizes units and research centers that excel for being situated among the best in the world in their respective fields of research. Being recognized as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence is not only a recognition of scientific excellence but also a significant source of funding. This recognition represents an annual allocation of 1 million euros during a period of 4 years.
View on Google MapsFrom AP7 motorway: Take Exit 33 and follow the N-240 road to Tarragona. After the first set of traffic lights, follow the sign to “San Pedro y San Pablo” which leads you to the Avinguda Països Catalans, where the ICIQ is located.
From the centre of Tarragona: Once you get to the Plaça Imperial Tàrraco, take Avinguda Andorra until it becomes the N-240 road, and continue in the direction of Valls. Then take the Sant Pere i Sant Pau exit, which will lead you to Avinguda Països Catalans, on which ICIQ is located.
Navigator Absolute Values: N 41.13023 E 1.24227
Tarragona has many taxi stands around the city. You can also get a taxi by calling to the following taxi companies: Associació Tàrraco Taxis (Phone: +34 977 222 122), Agrupació de Ràdio-Taxis de Tarragona (Phone: +34 977 221 414) and Sicart (Phone: +34 977 215 656).
From the city centre, you can take bus number 5, 51 or 54 to the Sant Pere Sescelades Campus where ICIQ is located. For further information, please see the public transportation company website EMT.
There are also many long-distance buses which link Tarragona with other cities. Tarragona’s bus station is at Plaça Imperial Tàrraco (for further information you can call +34 977 214 475). The Plana coach company operates the Barcelona-Tarragona route several times a day.
Visit the websiteTrains from different origins (Barcelona, Madrid, Reus, Valencia) stop at Tarragona´s station. For information regarding timetables and prices you can visit the RENFE website.
Visit the websiteIf you are coming from Barcelona, Madrid or Zaragoza you can take the AVE up to the Camp de Tarragona Station, which is in Perafort, 9 km from ICIQ. For further information about prices and schedules you can visit the RENFE AVE website.
Visit the websiteThe nearest airport to ICIQ is Reus Airport, 7 km far from Tarragona. From there you can get to the ICIQ by taxi. Barcelona´s airport is 90 km far away. The Plana coach company operates the Barcelona Airport-Tarragona route several times a day.
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