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14th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting
The Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting is an international conference organised yearly since 2011 by different members of the Red Temática de Ondas Gravitacionales (REDONGRA). This year it will be hosted at CIEMAT, Madrid, Spain.
The idea is to bring together researchers with interest in the development of Gravitational Waves Astronomy, including researchers from related areas of Astrophysics, multi-messenger Astronomy, Cosmology, Fundamental Physics, Instrumentation and Data analysis and, importantly, to foster collaboration among them.
The meeting will be held from June 23th to June 25th 2025 at CIEMAT (Madrid, Spain).
We look forward to seeing you in Madrid.
Welcome to CIEMAT
CIEMAT is a public research institute located in the western area of Madrid, close to the Campus of the University Complutense. The Dark Matter group is part of the Maria de Maeztu Unit of Excellence in Research, Department of Basic Research.
The meeting will be held in the auditorium of building 1. Find your way from the main entrance to building 1 on this map (blue line).
At CIEMAT, you can connect to the WiFi networks eduroam (check connection details with your home institute before travelling) and REDONGRA (access key is Xxxxx).
How to reach CIEMAT
The lab is about 5 km (3 mi) from the city centre and 17 km (10 mi) from the International Airport Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez. A taxi ride from the airport to the city centre (meaning inside the M-30 ring) costs 30 € (per trip, not per person!).
Information about the Metro (Underground) to/from the airport is on this web page.
To move around Madrid, use public transportation. First, get a Multi-Card (XX €) at the ATMs in Metro stations (including the airport) and charge it with up to 20 metro-bus tickets (a 10-ticket charge costs XX €). A single card can be used by several people on the same trip (ticking the corresponding number of passengers at the entrance). Detailed information here.
It is easy to reach CIEMAT by public transportation. Line 82 (Moncloa-CIEMAT) has a bus stop 50 m (165') away from the south (main) entrance of the Institute. Details on how to reach CIEMAT are on this web page.
Registration
Upon arrival at CIEMAT, enter the gatehouse and present your passport/identity card to the guards. They will verify you are on the list of attendees and provide you with a temporary access card and a sitemap. The auditorium is in building 1. A member of our team will be there to help you, in case of need.
The registration fee (xx €) covers the meals (served in the restaurant XXX at CIEMAT) and the coffee breaks. An additional fee is charged to those willing to attend the social dinner on Monday evening (50 €). Payment information is on the registration page.
The social dinner will take place on Monday 19 at 20:30 in Restaurante Paulino de Quevedo, Street Jordán 7. The restaurant is very close to the underground station Quevedo (line 2 - red) and at walking distance (1.4 km, 0.9 mi) from Argüelles, where the recommended hotels are.
Weather in Madrid
Madrid is located at about 650 m AMSL. The air is generally dry and the wind chill is less pronounced than in humid places.
In this link, you have the weather forecast for Madrid in the coming days. In general, the weather will be cool, with temperatures between 7°C and 15°C, with overcast skies. On Sunday, moderate rains are expected from 5 p.m., which will last all night. On Monday there will be scattered rains. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with clearings and no rain is expected.
Accommodation
We recommend the following hotels for their location, within walking distance of Moncloa (the path to the bus stop of line 82 is the link in parentheses):
- Hotel Exe Moncloa **** (distance 87 m, walking time 1')
- Courtyard by Marriott Madrid Princesa**** (350 m, 5')
- Hotel T3 Tirol*** (350 m, 5')
- Aparto-Hotel Rosales*** (550 m, 8')
- Aparto Suites Muralto*** (600 m, 8')
What to see/do in Madrid
The official Madrid tourism website contains plenty of interesting suggestions.
Those visiting Madrid for the first time cannot miss The Nacional Art Museums El Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza.
To get a flavour of the life in Madrid, we recommend you take your time walking around El Retiro Park.
We have prepared for you a pleasant tour (see map) that will take you to some emblematic places in the centre of Madrid. Starting from Argüelles (pronounced [aɾɣ̞weʝes]), where some of the recommended hotels are located, you can go to the Temple of Debod to witness the sunset. Next, we suggest you go to the Plaza de la Paja (Straw Square) or the Cava Baja, which are full of typical places to have dinner with wine and tapas. On the suggested route, you will pass by the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre (Opera House), the Almudena Cathedral and the Segovia Viaduct. After dinner, you can walk through Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol (the centre of Madrid) and Plaza de Callao, where you get on the metro line 3 that will take you back to Argüelles in a few minutes. Free variations of this tour are encouraged, as they will let you discover hidden gems of Madrid.
If you are a fan of live music, there is no limit to what's on offer in Madrid. To mention just one of our favourites, we recommend La Coquette Blues Bar, right in the centre of Madrid.
If you plan for extra time in the area, consider visiting Toledo (75 km/47 mi from Madrid) and/or Segovia (87 km/54 mi), cities rich in history, art and local culinary delights.
General recommendations
Madrid is a very popular tourist destination. Although it is a very safe city, pickpockets do their business, particularly in the city centre. Keep an eye on your belongings, especially during public transport. Carry your backpack/wallet/computer bag in front of you.
In case of emergency, dial 112.
If you need any help, please get in touch with Pablo (+34 617 327 847) or Carlos (+34 xxx xxx xxx).
