Tarragona, 17-19 November 2025

Spain Netherlands Organic Chemistry Symposium – SNOCS


Tarragona

ICIQ

ICIQ is a public foundation dedicated to chemical research aimed at addressing global challenges such as the climate emergency and human health. Recognised with three Severo Ochoa Centers of Excellence accreditations since 2014, the centre hosts 250 researchers distributed across 19 research groups focused on sustainable catalysis, renewable energies, and decarbonization, as well as molecular medicine. These groups drive frontier research using both computational and experimental tools. ICIQ scientists have secured a total of 26 projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC), and nine of them are ICREA professors (Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies). Located in Tarragona, ICIQ works closely with industry to enhance its competitiveness, fostering the development of innovative applications and the training of qualified professionals. As a CERCA centre and a member of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), ICIQ is committed to sustainable and equitable development, open science, and the social impact of research.

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How to get to Tarragona

Tarragona is a coastal city located in the northeast of Spain, approximately 100 km southwest of Barcelona. It is easily accessible by train, bus, or car from several major cities.

By Train

Tarragona has two train stations, so please make sure to check which one your train arrives at:

  • Tarragona City Station (Estació de Tarragona):
    Located in the city centre, this station is served by regional and long-distance trains from nearby cities such as Barcelona and Valencia.
    From Barcelona Sants, you can take a regional train (lines R15, R16, or R17). The journey takes about 1 hour.
  • Camp de Tarragona Station:
    This is the high-speed train (AVE) station located 9 km outside the city. It connects Tarragona with Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, and other major cities.
    To reach the city centre you’ll need to take a taxi or shuttle bus.

For train schedules and tickets, visit the RENFE website.

By Bus

Intercity buses, operated by companies such as Plana, connect Tarragona with cities like Barcelona and Reus. The main bus station is located at Imperial Tarraco Square.
For more information: www.busplana.com

By Plane

  • Reus Airport is the closest airport (7 km from Tarragona), with connections to some European destinations.
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport is 90 km away and offers frequent international flights. From there, you can take a train (if you arrive at terminal T1 you must take the shuttle bus to terminal T2 train station, and then take the train to Barcelona-Sants station) or bus to Tarragona.



How to get ICIQ from Tarragona

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is located on the Sescelades Campus, about 4 km north of the city centre.

Address:
Avinguda Països Catalans, 16
43007 Tarragona, Spain

By Bus

Local buses from the city centre to ICIQ are operated by EMT Tarragona. The following lines stop near the institute:

  • Line 5
  • Line 41
  • Line 54

The nearest bus stops are:

  • “Educacional N-240”
  • “Joan Serra”

Check www.emtanemambtu.cat for routes and schedules. Tickets can be bought in the same bus

By Taxi

Taxis are available at various locations across the city. You can also book one by calling:

  • Taxi Tarraco: +34 642 269 752
  • RàdioTaxis Tarragona: +34 977 221 414
  • Tarragona City Taxi: +34 693 303 050

By Car

ICIQ has a very small parking lot. For this reason, we recommend you to park in the adjacents streets.


Accommodation

The organisation recommends the following hotels:

Plaça Corsini, 10, 43001, Tarragona / +34 977 240 116

Plaça de la Font, 26, 43003 Tarragona / +34 977 240 882

Rambla Nova, 20 , 43001, Tarragona / +34 977 236 712

Plaça Corts Catalanes, 4, 43005, Tarragona / +34 977 221 050

A special discount is available for conference attendees. When booking through the hotel’s official website, please use the code SNOCS to access the reduced rate.

Avda. Roma, 8, 43005, Tarragona / +34 977 247 105

Plaça Imperial Tarraco, 5, 43005, Tarragona, Spain / +34 977 250 999

A special discount is available for conference attendees. When booking through the hotel’s official website, please use the code SNOCS to access the reduced rate.


VENUE

Tarragona

ICIQ Institut Català d’Investigació Química

Address

Avinguda Països Catalans, 16
43007 Tarragona