Online module

Registered students will be granted access to a moodle platform for this component (https://ad.uib.es/estudis2223/my/). 

In-person modules

In-person sessions will be held at Hotel Occidental Playa de Palma (Sala Formentera). This resort is conveniently close to Palma Airport and only a few yards away from Palma Beach (Platja de Palma).

How to get there

AIRPORT-HOTEL BUS (BUS A2)

Hotel Occidental Playa de Palma is conveniently close to Palma Airport and served by the local bus network. 

Bus-taxi

 

 

To get to Hotel Occidental Playa de Palma by bus from the airport, simply leave the arrivals hall and take the automatic walkway in front of you, leaving the taxi rank on your right. Cross the road and you will see the local bus stops on your right. Bus A2 serves the Playa de Palma / Arenal areas (click here for the route).

 

The standard fare is €5. The stop that is closest to the hotel is “Balneari 5 - Megapark”. Once you get off the bus, retrace your steps and take the first street on your right (Prolongació Carrer de las Cañas). Continue walking until the end of this street and then turn left to see the hotel entrance. 

 

 

route

 

 

The average bus journey may take 20 minutes or longer, depending on traffic conditions, as the bus calls at many other hotels in the area. 

 

CITY-HOTEL BUS (BUS 25)

 

For those participants coming from the city centre, Bus 25 is perfect (click here for the route). The standard fare is  €2. The stop that is closest to the hotel is “Balneari 5 - Megapark”. Once you get off the bus, retrace your steps and take the first street on your right (Prolongació Carrer de las Cañas). Continue walking until the end of this street and then turn left to see the hotel entrance.

 

 

TAXI

 

Alternatively, taxis are also available outside the airport’s arrivals hall. Although the journey should not take longer than 10 minutes in normal traffic conditions, the average taxi fare will be around €25.  

Accommodation and expenses

All participating students will be offered all inclusive accommodation at the BIP venue, Hotel Occidental Playa de Palma**** at unbeatable rates (see below) These include all meals and all non alcoholic drinks outside meals The resort is conveniently close to Palma Airport and only a few yards away from Palma Beach Platja de Palma) All rooms are air conditioned and offer free Wi Fi, flat TV screens and balconies Other amenities include outdoor and indoor pools and a cycling centre.
 

Rates

- Standard double room (sharing with another person): €115 per person and night.
- Standard double room for individual use: €150 per person and night.
- Junior Suite (accommodates two) or Apartment (these have a double bed and a sofa bed in a different room and therefore accommodate up to 3 people): €124 per person and night. If there is a third person, s/he will benefit From a 25% discount, which will reach 50% in the case of a child (ages 2 12).
 
These rates do not cover the eco-tax (the city's sustainable tourism tax). It currently amounts to 3.30 euros per person and night.
 
* Please note that accommodation can only be booked directly with the BIP organisers To book your accommodation, please e mail Dr Fruela Fernández (fruela.fernandez@uib.cat). Please indicate in your email whether you need a single or a double bedroom. If you are intending to share a bedroom with another participant, do include full details for both of you in your message. No other booking methods will be accepted.
 

 

News

Those students who are not staying at the hotel and wish to have lunch on the premises will have at their disposal tickets for lunch (each ticket will be 18 euros per person and day). They can buy the tickets at the restaurant.