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4th International Conference on Wireless Mobile
Communication and Healthcare
"Transforming healthcare through innovations in mobile and
wireless technologies"
Conference Venue: “The Margi Hotel”
Address: The Margi 11 Litous Street, Vouliagmeni 16671, Athens-Greece
Tel: +30 210 8929000, +30 210 8929128, Fax: +30 210 8960229
URL: http://www.themargi.gr
ACCESS TO THE HOTEL
By Public Transportation (Google Maps):
 From the Airport: Take the Bus Line X96, get off at Bus Stop “ΓΑΛΗΝΗ (GALINI)”, cross “Leof. Kon/nou Karamanli” and walk to
the stop “GALINI”, from there you need to take the Bus Line E22 and get off at the Bus Stop “LAIMOS” which is located at Litous
Str. Walk towards to 11 Litous Str.
Airport Bus Line Ticket Price:
There are only one-way tickets and cost 5.00 €. Children under 6 years can travel free. Half price tickets at 2,50 € are available
for:
 Students upon showing their Student Card (University ID) plus Passport or ID
 People of age 6 to 18 years old
 People older than 65 years when showing their ID
Bus Line X96 Time Table:
http://athensairportbus.com/en/X96-bus-from-airport-to-piraeus-port.htm
E22 Timetable and Bus Stops:
http://www.oasa.gr/xmap.php?id=pe22&lang=en
 From the Syntagma Square (City Center): From Syntagma Sq. get the E22 bus line and get off at the Bus Stop “LAIMOS”. From
the Bus Station Laimos you need just to walk 10-15 min. until the Hotel. Walk straight to Poseidonos Str. and turn right on the
second street “Apollonos”. Then on the third corner turn right to Litous street. Approximately time 1h 30min.
Airport Map Bus Routes:
http://athensairportbus.com/other/map_bus_routes_Athens_airport.pdf
Important Info:
Purchased tickets are valid for 70 min. after validation and can be used for several journeys in all means of public transport in
Athens including metro, buses, trolleybuses and trams (excluding the directions to/from the airport). Passengers must validate
their tickets at the machines at the entrance to the station from which the journey starts. Don’t valid your ticket more than one
time.
By Car:
In case you would like to rent a car during your stay in Athens, you are able to visit the information spot of the Airport, which will
guide you and show you the Car Hire Companies. You will find 5 car rental companies at the Athens International Airport. Their
offices are located at the Arrivals Level of the Main Terminal Building.
1. Avis: Tel (+30) 210 3530578-9
2. Budget: Tel (+30) 210 3530553-5
3. Hertz: Tel (+30) 210 3534900
4. National Car Rental / Alamo: Tel (+30) 210 3533323-4 & 3533354
5. Sixt: Tel (+30) 210 3530576 & 3530556
By Taxi:
From Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to The Margi Hotel approx. 25-30 minutes. Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting
area, located at Exit 3 of Arrivals Level. Pre-booked taxis are available upon request. For further information, please contact the Taxi
Union Association (SATA) at tel.: +30 210 5239524.
Fares for taxis from Athens International Airport to The Margi Hotel are as follows:
Day Time Fare (05:00 - 24:00): Night Time Fare (00:00 - 05:00):
30 €
40 €
50 € (pre-booked)
60 € (pre-booked)
Distances from the Hotel:
 Athens International Airport 24.0 km/14.9 miles
 Athens Centre 20.0 km/12.4 miles
 Piraeus Port 22.5 km/14.0 miles
 Glyfada Shopping District 5.0 km/3.1 miles
 Vouliagmeni Marina 1.0 km/0.6 miles
 Vouliagmeni Lake 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Athens Metro Map:
MOBILE APPS FOR ATHENS
Trip Advisor (Restaurants, Hotels, etc): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tripadvisor-hotels-flights/id284876795?mt=8
Athens Book (Athens Guide): https://itunes.apple.com/gr/app/athensbook-free-guide-for/id305616822?mt=8
Athens Airport Mobile App: http://www.aia.gr/traveler/e-services/airport-mobile-app
Amazing Athens (Athens Guide): http://amazingathensapp.com/
AthensTransit (Transportation): https://itunes.apple.com/gr/app/athenstransit/id348015020?mt=8
AthensBrain (Transportation): http://www.appbrain.com/app/athens-transportation/andr.AthensTransportation
WEATHER
The month of November is characterized by gradually falling
daily high temperatures, with daily highs decreasing from 20°C
to 17°C over the course of the month, exceeding 23°C or
dropping below 13°C only one day in ten. The daily average low
(blue) and high (red) temperature with percentile bands (inner
band from 25th to 75th percentile, outer band from 10th to 90th
percentile) are shown below.
TIME
Time Greece: GMT +2
BANKS
Monday – Friday: 08:00am – 14:30 pm
POST OFFICES
Monday – Friday: 08:00am – 14:30 pm.
Saturday and Sunday closed.
SHOPPING
Mondays and Wednesdays: 09:00 am – 14:00 pm.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 09:00 am – 14:00 pm and 17:30pm – 20:30pm
Saturday: 09:00 am – 14:30 pm.
The Malls and Super Markets are open daily from 09:00am – 21:00pm. Closed on Sundays.
ELECTRICITY
Electrical sockets (outlets) in Greece usually supply electricity at between 220 and 240 volts AC. If you're plugging in an appliance
that was built for 220-240 volt electrical input, or an appliance that is compatible with multiple voltages, then an adapter is all you
need.
PHARMACY
Mondays and Wednesdays: 09:00 am – 14:00 pm.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 09:00 am – 14:00 pm and 17:30 pm – 20:30 pm.
At least one local pharmacy will be open at any time of the day. Details of and schedule for this "duty pharmacy" can be found in
every pharmacy window and at http://www.vrisko.gr/en/pharmacy-duties/athens. To find a pharmacy on duty in Athens you can
also call at 14944.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
http://athens.angloinfo.com/information/healthcare/emergencies/
CURRENCY
Greece is a Member-State of the European Union and uses its uniform currency – the Euro. Greece, as is the case with the other
Member-States of the E.U. uses eight coins as follows: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents (lepta in Greek) and 1 and 2 Euros. The banknotes
are issued in the following denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. Currency exchange rates are clearly displayed in
every bank that accepts currency exchange, while credit card holders may acquire money from the ATMs of the collaborating banks.
Euros can also be exchanged for notes of other foreign currencies at exchange offices that are situated at the airport and certain
main ports, in the larger cities, as well as at many tourist destinations. A passport is required when exchanging currencies.
LUNCH AROUND THE CONFERENCE VENUE
“Garbi restaurant’’, Iliou 21 & Selinis, Kavouri
Operation hours: Daily 12.30 pm - 12.30 am
Telephone: +30 210 8963480 / +30 210 8963460
Email: info@garbi-restaurant.gr
Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g189400-d1632268-ReviewsGarbi_Restaurant-Athens_Attica.html
“Ithaki”, 28 Apollonos street, Lemos Vouliagmenis, Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 210 8963747, +30 210 8963739
E mail: ithakivs@otenet.gr
Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g562635-d790099-ReviewsIthaki_Restaurant-Vouliagmeni_East_Attica_Region_Attica.html
“Schara”, 15 Poseidonos Avenue, Vouliagmeni, Athens
Telephone: 210 8962432
Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g562635-d5993986-ReviewsSchara-Vouliagmeni_East_Attica_Region_Attica.html