About AZTI

AZTI ( www.azti.es) is a science and technology centre specialising in marine and food research. Since its foundation in 1981, AZTI has focused its marine research on areas such as climate change, marine ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, coastal and marine environmental management, marine technologies, operational oceanography, and coastal engineering. AZTI develops products and technologies based on solid scientific research.

The operational oceanography team at AZTI develops the Basque Operational Oceanography System, Euskoos ( https://euskoos.eus/), which is operated by Euskalmet. Euskoos provides essential observation and prediction data for various applications, including the safety and efficiency of marine operations, public health risk management, ecosystem and marine resource management, and early storm hazard warnings. The Observational System includes meteo-oceanographic stations, buoys, radars, gliders, tidal gauges, videometry stations, and instruments used in specific campaigns. The ocean and coastal prediction system consists of a regional operational ocean forecasting system (EUSCOMvu) and a coastal impact prediction system for storm hazards (BMCEWS, Basque Maritime Coastal Flooding Early Warning System).

Workshop Location

In its 12th edition, MARTECH is organized by AZTI, in cooperation with the Development Center of Remote Acquisition and Information Processing Systems (SARTI) (Politechnical University of Catalunya).

The event will be held in the Kulturgunea Donibane. This building is located at the heart of the Pasaia Bay at only 12 kilometres from the city of San Sebastian.

Kulturgunea Donibane

MARTECH 2025 social dinner will take place on 28 May at ALBAOLA ITSAS MUSEOA

The Albaola Itsas Museoa, located in Pasai San Pedro (Pasaia, Gipuzkoa), whose main activity is the construction of historic boats, is an innovative space for the recovery and promotion of maritime craftsmanship.

We will reach the ALBAOLA ITSAS MUSOA by boat after a short trip across the bay of Pasaia.

After visiting the museum, we will have dinner at 20:30.

After dinner, we will return by boat to the starting point, where a bus service to the centre of Donostia-San Sebastian will be provided for those who do not have their own vehicle.

Travel information

HOW TO GET TO DONOSTIA SAN-SEBASTIÁN

BY PLANE
  • Donostia-San Sebastian Airport (EAS):
    • 18 km to the city center
    • Public Bus service: Interbús – Line E21 (3,00€ approx.)
    • By Taxi: 50€ approx.
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO):
    • 110 km to Donostia-San Sebastián city center
    • Public Bus service from Bilbao Airport: Lurraldebus Line DO04. 17,00€ approx.
    • By Taxi: 200€ approx.
  • Biarritz Airport (BIQ) (FRANCE):
    • 45 km to Donostia-San Sebastián city center
    • Public Bus service from Biarritz Airport: ALSA. 10,00€ approx.
    • By Taxi: 80,00€ approx.
BY CAR

Oarsoaldea is very well connected by road, with direct access from the main Basque and French cities via the motorways:

  • AP-8: From Bilbao, Donostia - San Sebastian and the French border.
  • AP-1: Connection from inland, such as Vitoria - Gasteiz or Iruñea - Pamplona.

Approximate distances:

  • Donostia-San Sebastián to the workshop venue: 20 minutes approx.
  • Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian / the workshop venue: 1 hour approx.
  • Biarritz to Donostia-San Sebastian / the workshop venue: 30 minutes approx.
  • Vitoria - Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastian / the workshop venue:: 1 hour 15 minutes approx.
BY TRANSPORT PUBLIC
Train
  • Renfe: the C-1 commuter line connects Oarsoaldea with San Sebastian and the French border, with a stop in Pasaia
  • Euskotren: offers services from Donostia to Hendaye, with several stations in Oarsoaldea such as Pasaia
  • SNCF: connects Hendaye station with world capitals. To get from Hendaye (France) to San Sebastian, take the "EuskoTren" train, which stops next to Hendaye station. There are trains to Donostia / San Sebastián every 1/2 hour. The ride takes about 45 minutes.
Bus

There are intercity bus lines that connect the different municipalities of Oarsoaldea, as well as the region with Donostia - San Sebastian, Irun or Hondarribia. There is a stop in the centre of Pasaia.

HOW TO GET FROM DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIAN to DONIBANE KULTURGUNEA (Pasaia)

  • Public bus service: EKIALDEBUS Line E01
  • Frequency: 20-30min
  • Recommended bus stop: Pasai Donibane – Juan XXIII Frontoia
  • Journey duration from Donostia-San Sebastian 20min approx.

ACCOMODATIONS

Accommodation is available in both San Sebastian city and the Oarsoaldea area.

ACCOMMODATION IN DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN

(recommended if you need public transportation)

* Please note that San Sebastian is one of the most popular and touristic cities in northern Spain, so we recommend you book your hotel as early as possible to avoid availability problems.

The ARRIZUL CATEDRAL and ARRIZUL CONGRESS hotels are offering a special rate for participants attending MARTECH 2025.

HOTEL ARRIZUL CONGRESS****
  • Single occupancy double room per night: 219€ (VAT and breakfast included)
  • Reservation contact: info@hotelarrizulcongress.com
  • Reference: MARTECH
  • Refundable rate, subject to availability
HOTEL ARRIZUL CATEDRAL***
  • Single occupancy double room per night: 179€ (VAT and breakfast included)
  • Reservation contact: info@hotelarrizulcatedral.com
  • Reference: MARTECH
  • Refundable rate, subject to availability

To find accommodation in San Sebastian, visit the official website of San Sebastian Accommodation, where you will find a complete list of hotels, hostels, student residences and last-minute offers.

ACCOMMODATION IN OARSOALDEA

(recommended if you come by car)

Oarsoaldea offers a wide range of accommodation, all with excellent value for money. You can find more information here.

Please, note that the nearest location for MARTECH 2025 is Pasaia.