Costa del Sol Plugfest

Málaga is located in the South of Spain in the Andalusia region. It is the capital city of the Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) and has great weather most of the year. The city has a rich, historic heritage dating back to its Phoenician roots, the Roman and Muslim periods and the splendorous Renaissance and Baroque centuries. 

Málaga International Airport (AGP) is the main port of entrance to the city.

Alternatively, you can also consider travelling to Madrid (MAD) or Barcelona (BCN). Both cities are very well connected with Malaga. You can travel between Madrid and Malaga by plane but also by high-speed AVE train in about 2 hours only (consult rates and train times at www.renfe.es) and there are several daily flights between Barcelona and Málaga.

To get from Malaga Airport to the city centre

Malaga International Airport (AGP) is located 10 km to the East of the city. There are several ways to get from the airport to the city centre.

• Taxi: The airport is very close to the city centre, so taxi is one of the best options. From the Arrivals lounge taxi rank, it takes 20 minutes approximately depending on the traffic conditions and cost around EUR 30. Uber is also available in Malaga.

• Train: There is a very good connection from the airport to the city centre by train. It is reliable and very cheap. Follow the signs to the train station in front of the arrivals/departures lounges at terminal 3. From the airport take “Cercanias” train line C1 to Malaga city centre. It cost around EUR 2 it takes 8 minutes only. You must keep your ticket to get out of the train station at the end of the journey. You can consult the timetable at: http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/malaga/index.html

• Public bus: Bus Line A runs from the airport to the city centre. It cost around EUR 2 only. Just follow the signs to the bus stop outside the Arrivals terminal. You can consult stops and the timetable at: http://www.emtmalaga.es/emt-classic/home.html
  

• Rental or private cars: It is not advisable to rent a car if staying at Malaga downtown, although it is a good option if staying close to the Technological Park of Andalusia (PTA). Malaga city center is mostly pedestrian. Free parking is not possible at the city center. In any case, there are several public parkings (pay per use) and most hotels have private parking for their guests. In case you are finally renting a car, please consult your hotel for parking availability and parking fees.

To get from Malaga city centre to the Technological Park of Andalusia (PTA)

The Technological Park of Andalusia (PTA) is located about 15 km from the city centre. There are several transport options available:

• Taxi: It is the most comfortable option and the best if travelling in pairs or in groups. It takes 20 minutes approximately depending on the traffic conditions and cost around EUR 25-30.

• Omniair Plugfest Courtesy Bus: A courtesy bus (optional) will pick up the participants at Malaga downtown at Hotel AC Malaga Palacio Stop and the NH Malaga Hotel if requested. It will go directly to the PTA and make a second stop at Posadas de España Malaga Hotel at the entrance of the PTA to pick up more participants. It will make a final stop at DEKRA Connected Car Test Area, the main venue of the Plugfest. This courtesy bus will be also available in the afternoon to take the participants back to the Posadas de España Hotel and to Malaga downtown.

• Rental or private cars: There is available parking space besides DEKRA Connected Car Test Area’s facilities.

AC Hotel Málaga Palacio
Cortina del Muelle, 1, Malaga 29015 Spain
+34 952 21 51 85
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/agpmg-ac-hotel-malaga-palacio/overview/

Plaza Poeta Alfonso Canales, 5

29001 Málaga, Spain

https://room-matehotels.com/en/valeria/

Exclusive 15% discount code OMNIDEKRA for participants at the OmniAir Plugfest Malaga 2022.

This code is only valid for direct reservations at Room Mate Hotels website. You must connect at https://room-matehotels.com/es/ and select the dates and chosen hotel.

This exclusive discount is valid for reservations from October 22^nd to October 29^th 2022 both inclusive and it is accumulative to any other offers and packages at the website, so the final discount can reach up to 25%.

Room Mate Larios Hotel
Marqués de Larios, 2
29005 Málaga, Spain
https://room-matehotels.com/es/larios/

Room Mate Larios is just a 2-minute walk away and right in the heart of Larios street, one of the most beautiful streets in Spain and centre of the city life.

Exclusive 15% discount code OMNIDEKRA for participants at the OmniAir Plugfest Malaga 2022.

This code is only valid for direct reservations at Room Mate Hotels website. You must connect at https://room-matehotels.com/es/ and select the dates

and chosen hotel.

This exclusive discount is valid for reservations from October 22^nd to October 29^th 2022 both inclusive and it is accumulative to any other offers and packages at the website, so the final discount can reach up to 25%.

NH Málaga
Calle San Jacinto, 2
29007 Málaga
https://www.nh-hoteles.es/hotel/nh-malaga

Totally renovated in 2020, this modern hotel has a great breakfast buffet and high-end and comfortable rooms. It is located in the beside the historic center very close to El Corte Ingles shopping center.

A limited of rooms is available on first come first served basis at NH Málaga with a special rate of 169,40 EUR/night for a double room for individual use or 180,40 EUR/night for double occupancy, all taxes and breakfast buffet included.

You can make your reservation using this link: https://www.nh-hotels.com/event/omniair-plugfest

The conference and workshop will take place at the Promalaga Excelencia Auditorium located in the Málaga TechPark at C. Steve Jobs, 27, 29590 Málaga, Spain just 1 km from DEKRA Testing & Certification S.A.U.

All technical materials or equipment required for the event that can’t be carried by the participants must be sent in advance to DEKRA. All packages must be received before September 27^th 2022.

1. Before sending your package, please send an email with the following information:

• Subject: OMNIAIR Plugfest – Shipping
• Proforma invoice that shows:
  • Exporter name
  • Consignee (DEKRA Testing and Certification, S.A.U.)
  • Description of the items in your package
  • HS Code, country of origin, value and currency for each item
  • Terms of delivery shall be DDP –Delivery Duties Paid

Please send this information by email to the following persons:

DEKRA’s Logistic Contact:

Mrs. Pilar Ortiz

almacenctc.es@dekra.com

Phone: +34 952 619 814

And copy Mariló Bellido (DEKRA event organizer): marilo.bellido@dekra.com

Your documentation will be verified and you will be contacted back within 2 business days.

Customs entry into Spain and terms of delivery

Senders are responsible for all fees related to sending its package, including freight fees, export fees, import fees, any taxes, duties or brokerage fees applicable, if any.

DEKRA will not use their Spanish custom brokers to make the custom entry in Spain for the sender.

2. Please send your package to:

3. After you send your package, please send an email with the following information:

• Email subject reference: OMNIAIR Plugfest – Shipping details
• Name of the shipping company you are using
• Package “tracking number”
• Expected date of delivery

To: Mrs. Pilar Ortiz (almacenctc.es@dekra.com) and copy Ms. Mariló Bellido (marilo.bellido@dekra.com).

4. Return of the items back to you

Sender is responsible for returning the items from DEKRA to its original location.

Sender shall make all the necessary arrangements with its usual shipping company and provide all the required paperwork.

At the closure of the event, the participant responsible of the item must leave it ready for shipment: that is, properly packaged, labelled and with all the required paperwork. The original packages will be stored during the Plugfest for its reutilization and if they are no longer usable, DEKRA will facilitate new ones.

The selected shipping company can collect them at DEKRA Main Building at Severo Ochoa, 2, 29590 Malaga from Tuesday,  November 1^st.

DEKRA will not be responsible of returning any items and will not prepare any paperwork.

Complimentary internet access will be available at both Omniair Plugfest venues at Caterpillar Demonstrations & Learning Centre and at DEKRA Connected Car Test Area.

Coffee, tea, refreshments and snacks will be available during the Omniair Plugfest at DEKRA’s facilities.

Lunch on Tuesday October 25^th will be served at Promalaga Excelencia.

Lunches on Monday October 24^th, Wednesday 26^th and Thursday 27^th will be served at La Terraza del Parque Restaurant.

Please let Ms. Mariló Bellido know in advance if you have any food allergies or special diet needs at secretariadg.es@dekra.com. Please write “Omniair Plugfest” as a reference in the subject of the email.

Malaga weather in late October is usually still warm during the day and cool during the early morning and night. You can consult the forecast at:

• http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/municipios/malaga-id29067
• https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Malaga+Spain+SPXX0052:1:SP

Málaga time zone is CET (UTC +1 h) 

https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/spain 

In Spain, electric power comes through at 220 volts and at 50 Hertz.  Please see below, plug types (C/F) & socket type (F) needed in Spain:

https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

If your equipment works at different voltage, you need to bring a transformer. If your plug is different, you need to bring power adaptors.

In case you might need a visa to travel to Spain, please send your request of invitation letter for visa application to Ms. Mariló Bellido (marilo.bellido@dekra.com) with the following information. A visa invitation letter will be sent to you via email and hard copy if needed.

There are plenty of museum and historic sites to discover Málaga’s ancient and important cultural heritage. Also Málaga is full of restaurants, tapas bars and terraces to discover the Andalusian and Mediterranean cuisine and to enjoy the Andalusian life style.

RESTAURANTS

The area around Calle La Bolsa and Calle Strachan is well-known for its classy restaurants: La Reserva 12, El Rescoldo, La Coccotte, Gorki…

In calle Granada and its surroundings there are many typical and more affordable tapas restaurants as El Piyayo, La Campana, Casa Lola, Taberna Matahambre, El Faro de Orellana, Los Gatos… you will also find nice restaurants, such as Bodega el Patio where to enjoy a good paella.

An obligated visit is Bodega El Pimpi located in calle Granada with a second entrance in calle Alcazabilla. This is one of the most famous spots in Málaga and their sweet wine and tapas are famous.

Muelle Uno is a very nice promenade by the sea. You will find a shopping area open 7 days a week as well as many tapas bars and restaurants of Andalusian and international food with a wide range of prices.

CULTURAL VISITS AND MUSEUMS 

• Málaga Cathedral – http://Málagacatedral.com/ 

• Carmen Thyssen Museum – Important private collection of paintings dated from XIII to XIX century. OpenS from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 20.00 h – Price 6 € http://www.carmenthyssenMálaga.org/es

• Roman Theatre and Alcabaza – Arabic XI century fortress and palace with breath-taking views of the city. Opened from Monday to Sunday, from 9.00 to 20.00 h – The entrance is located in calle Alcazabilla – Price 3,55€.

• Picasso Museum Málaga – The collection integrates more than 200 Pablo Picasso’s works – Opens from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10.00 to 20.00 h, on Fridays opened until 21 h – Price 6 € – http://museopicassoMálaga.org/

• Picasso’s Birth Home – http://fundacionpicasso.Málaga.eu/ 

• CAC Málaga – Contemporary art museum of Málaga just at the opposite side of the Guadalmedina River. Free entrance. http://cacMálaga.eu/ 

• Centre Pompidou Málaga – A branch of the famous Parisian contemporary art museum located at the Muelle Uno promenade. http://centrepompidou-Málaga.eu/ 

You can find more information on the cultural activities of the city in the following website:

http://www.Málagaturismo.com/es