Location and access

IATA (CSIC)
Avda. Agustín Escardino, 7
46980 Paterna (Valencia), España

Useful information for visitors

Location

The IATA is situated on the outskirts of Valencia (Spain) and has good transport connections.

The exact location of the IATA can be seen on Google Maps. Using the buttons in the top left corner the map can be moved or zoomed in and out; the buttons at top right can be used to select the type of representation.

Approximate distances:

• 7 km from the city centre (Main train station and Town Hall).
• 6 km from the airport (Manises).
• 3 km from the Congress Centre (Palacio de Congresos).
• 10 km from the City of Arts and Sciences leisure centre.

Whilst physically located in the municipality of Paterna, the nearby Valencia University science campus and Valencian Television station, both geographically situated in Burjassot, are good landmarks.

Means of access:

Metro line 4 (Tram service)

Take the destination Mas del Rosarí and get off at either TVV or Santa Gemma. The institute is just a short walk away from either stop. Metro frequency is every 20 minutes all year round from 6.00 h till 23.00 h.

Please note that not all trams go to Mas del Rosari. Some terminate at the University of Valencia science campus (V. Andrés Estelles) and others deviate to the Valencia Trade Fair site (Feria) or Ll. Llarga-Terramelar.

Connections

'Transbordo' tickets are available which permit the mixed use of bus, metro and Tram to get to a destination. The Tram (line 4) coincides with Metro line 1 at Empalme and with Metro line 3 at Benimaclet. Bus and metro lines coincide at various points on their respective routes.

Bus route 63

Take the destination Facultades and get off at Facultad de Farmacia. Either take a 10 minute walk or take the Tram (line 4) from V. Andrés Estelles. This line only operates during the university term time. Bus frequency is every 5-20 minutes depending on the time of day – displayed on information boards at bus st

Taxi

Request "Televisión Valenciana, entrada trasera". Upon approaching the television station indicate a red-brick building about 200 metres further down the road which is the IATA

From the main train station (Estación del Norte)

To your left when facing the direction of arrival, there is a taxi rank outside the main station building.

Bus route 63 also starts on the road running parallel to the station.

A Metro stop Xativa (Metro lines 3 and 5) is located in front of the main station entrance. Take the Metro to the next stop, Angel Guimerá.Change to Metro line 1 and go to Emplame (the 4th stop) where you make a final change to the Tram (Metro line 4).

Airport arrivals

The best option is to take a taxi direct to the institute. Bus and Metro (lines 3 and 5) services also operate to the city centre.

By car

From the 'Nuevo Centro' shopping centre located near the old river bed, take 'Avenida Pio XII' northwards leaving the city. Follow the main flow of traffic through an underpass and cross two large roundabouts (the second of which is located next to the 'Palacio de Congresos') until you are on the motorway heading out of the city (Pista de Ademuz). Come off the motorway at Exit 4 (Paterna, Burjassot) bearing right where the exit bifurcates following signs for 'Burjassot', 'Centre TVV', 'Fira de Mostres' and 'Universitat'. The road descends to a roundabout where you take the 4th exit to pass behind the Valencian Television station ('Canal 9' and 'Punt 2'). The IATA is the red-brick building about 200 metres ahead slightly to the right.