Oracle SOA Partner Community Forum VII,
January 20th – 21st 2009, Malaga, Spain


LOGISTICS


Venue


ORACLE SOA PARTNER COMMUNITY FORUM

Tuesday 20 January, 11:30 - 18:30
Wednesday 21 January, 9:00 - 15:35

Hotel Monte Malaga
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado 10
CP 29002, Málaga - Spain

ORACLE TECHNICAL HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Thursday 22 January, 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 23 January, 09:00 - 15:30

Hotel Monte Malaga
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado 10
CP 29002, Málaga - Spain

Accommodation


In order to make your stay comfortable, we suggest to book a room in the conference hotel "Hotel Monte Malaga". Via the form provided below you can book a hotel room for a special group price
of € 106,- per night, including breakfast. Please note that hotel nights and all extras are at own expense.

Kindly secure your hotel booking as the number of rooms at these special prices is limited!

To book a room for a special rate please download the reservation form, fill it out and, once completed, please fax or email the form to the below contact:

Hotel Monte Malaga
For the attention of Mrs. Paz Pérex Saavedra
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado 10
CP 29002, Málaga - Spain

Tel: +34 952 04 60 00
Fax: +34 952 04 60 05
E-mail: hmmcomercial2@hotelesmonte.com

1 night package includes:



Your arrival and departure


There are two ways to travel from the airport to the hotel.

By taxi
One possibility is to take a taxi to the hotel. This will cost approx. €20,00. It will take about 20 minutes in regular traffic and 30-45 minutes in heavy traffic.

By train
You can also take the train to Malaga. This will cost approx. €2,00. It will take about 10-15 minutes to travel by train to the hotel.

At the airport there are multiple signs with "Train to Malaga". You should take the line “Cercanias”. The train will bring you to the city center of Malaga. You will have to get out at the last stop named “Maria Zambrano”, which is close to the hotel. When you leave the station you turn right. At the end of this avenue (Promenade) you will take a left. Then you will see the hotel on your left hand side.


Dress code


The dress code for the event is business attire.


Dietary requirements


Please inform us of any dietary requirements you may have by contacting Dominique Diemel.


Currency


The currency in Spain is the Euro ( € , EUR), which is used in almost all countries within the European Union.


Climate in Spain


Malaga's location ensures a Mediterranean type of climate with a pleasant weather. The mountains and the sandy, warm Mediterranean coastline call in for a mild weather throughout the year. The city experiences fairly hot summers and cool, dry winters. Summer temperatures tend to be higher with cooler evenings.

The climate is mild, the mean annual temperature being about 19 °C (66 °F).


Electricity


The electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Two-pin round European-style plugs are used.


Time


Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).


Communications


The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City codes are also required. Three local mobile phone operators have Spain well covered with GSM 900 and 1800 networks.


Health


There are no health risks associated with travel to Spain and no inoculations are required. The tap water in Spain is unfit for drinking. The standard of health care in Spain is very high, but the necessary health insurance provisions must be made before travelling. A reciprocal agreement exists with other EU countries, which entitles nationals to free emergency medical treatment. A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is necessary for this purpose.


Safety


Travel in Spain is fairly safe. Travelers should however always exercise caution in empty streets at night and be aware of pickpockets, particularly in the busses and the subway.


Madrid


Madrid is the nominal capital of Spain. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of more than 3,000,000.