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 two 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.
How to get ICIQ
ICIQ is located in the Avinguda Països Catalans, nº 16, 43007 Tarragona
By Car
ICIQ has a very small parking lot. For this reason, we recommend you to park in the adjacents streets.
By Taxi
Tarragona has many taxi stands around the city. You can also get a taxi by calling to the following taxi companies: Taxi Tarraco (+34 642 269 752), Agrupació de RàdioTaxis de Tarragona (+34 977 221 414) and Tarragona City Taxi Service (+34 693 30 30 50).
By Bus
Tarragona’s bus station is at the Imperial Tarraco Square (for further information you can call +34 977 214 475). Plana company operates the route Barcelona-Tarragona (for information you can call +34 977 214 475).
By Train
Trains from different origins stop at Tarragona’s station. For more information visit RENFE’s website.
By High Speed Train
If you are coming from Barcelona, Madrid or Zaragoza you can take the AVE up to the Camp de Tarragona Station, which is 9 km far from the ICIQ. For further information you can visit RENFE’s AVE website.
By Plane
The nearest airport to ICIQ is Reus Airport, 7 km far from Tarragona. From there you can get to the ICIQ by taxi or bus. Barcelona’s airport is 90 km far away. You can get to Tarragona from Barcelona airport by taxi or bus.
ICIQ transport
There are different bus lines from the city centre (5, 41 and 54) that go to Sant Pere i Sant Pau, Sescelades Campus (where ICIQ is located). The nearest bus stops are the ones called “Educacional N-240” or “Joan Serra”. For further information check the “Empresa Municipal de Transports Públics de Tarragona” map or contact them at (+34) 977 549 480.
By Car
ICIQ has a very small parking lot. For this reason, we recommend you to park in the adjacents streets.
By Taxi
Tarragona has many taxi stands around the city. You can also get a taxi by calling to the following taxi companies: Taxi Tarraco (+34 642 269 752), Agrupació de RàdioTaxis de Tarragona (+34 977 221 414) and Tarragona City Taxi Service (+34 693 30 30 50).
By Bus
Tarragona’s bus station is at the Imperial Tarraco Square (for further information you can call +34 977 214 475). Plana company operates the route Barcelona-Tarragona (for information you can call +34 977 214 475).
By Train
Trains from different origins stop at Tarragona’s station. For more information visit RENFE’s website.
By High Speed Train
If you are coming from Barcelona, Madrid or Zaragoza you can take the AVE up to the Camp de Tarragona Station, which is 9 km far from the ICIQ. For further information you can visit RENFE’s AVE website.
By Plane
The nearest airport to ICIQ is Reus Airport, 7 km far from Tarragona. From there you can get to the ICIQ by taxi or bus. Barcelona’s airport is 90 km far away. You can get to Tarragona from Barcelona airport by taxi or bus.
ICIQ transport
There are different bus lines from the city centre (5, 41 and 54) that go to Sant Pere i Sant Pau, Sescelades Campus (where ICIQ is located). The nearest bus stops are the ones called “Educacional N-240” or “Joan Serra”. For further information check the “Empresa Municipal de Transports Públics de Tarragona” map or contact them at (+34) 977 549 480.
Accommodation
The organization 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
Avda. Roma, 8, 43005, Tarragona
+34 977 247 105
Plaça Imperial Tarraco, 5, 43005, Tarragona, Spain
+34 977 250 999
VENUE
Tarragona
ICIQ Institut Català d’investigació Química
Address
Avinguda Països Catalans, 16
43007 Tarragona