ISFNT OFFICIAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

WELCOME CONCERT (MONDAY 11TH)

ISFNT2023
WELCOME CONCERT

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ISFNT WELCOME COCKTAIL

The ISFNT 2023 Welcome Concert  will take place at the Sala Sinfónica of the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

This concert will account with Germán López, one of the most acclaimed Canarian musicians on the international scene. With his "Timple" (the national instrument of the Canary Islands) Germán López will perform some local  and international melodies.

WELCOME COCKTAIL (MONDAY 11TH)

ISFNT2023
WELCOME COCKTAIL

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ISFNT WELCOME COCKTAIL

The ISFNT 2023 Welcome Cocktail will take place at the Terraza Canteras of the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The Welcome Cocktail will take place after the Symposium Sessions.

  • Date: September 11th, 2023
  • Approximate time: 18.30 hours (immediatly after the Symposium Opening).
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Note: the welcome cocktail is a service included in the registration fee

FREE TOUR
(TUESDAY 12TH)

ISFNT 2023
FREE TOUR VEGUETA

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FREE TOUR TO VEGUETA

ISFNT 2023 participants can join a guided walking tour to  "Vegueta", Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Old Town. Vegueta is a charming quartier that has witnessed the history of the city in the last 600 years. Vegueta is full of quiet squares, churches, palaces...  Some of the most remarkable buildings you will find during the visit are: Santa Ana's Cathedral and Square, Christopher Columbus Museum, Calle de Los Balcones, Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Plaza del Espíritu Santo......

  • Date: 12th September 2023
  • Duration: 1 hour.
  • Meeting Point: Main entrance of Teatro Pérez Galdós (no official  transportation will be available from the hotels area to the Teatro Pérez Galdós for this tour) 
  • Tours departures: 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM (you chose your preferred time in the registration form)
  • Free tour: this tour is a service included on the registration fee.
  • Registration: confirmation required through the registration form.
  • Note:

    the area is full of restaurants in case you wish to stay there for dinner after the tour.

GALA DINNER
(THURSDAY 14TH)

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GALA DINNER

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ISFNT GALA DINNER

The ISFNT 2023 Gala Dinner will take place at the Gran Canaria Arena, a sport complex which is home also to a large number of cultural events all over the year. 

  • Date: September 14th, 2023
  • Transportation:  There will be a transportation service to Gran Canaria Arena at 20:00 hours from Parque de Santa Catalina.
  • Schedule: Cocktail starts at 20:20 hours. Dinner starts at 21:00 hours.
  • The Gala Dinner is a service included in the ISFNT Registration Fee. 
  • Important note: in case the number of people goes over this venue capacity, the organization will announce in due time an alternative venue.

ACCOMPANYING PERSON PROGRAM

ISFTN 2023
WELCOME COCKTAIL

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ISFNT WELCOME COCKTAIL

The ISFNT 2023 Welcome Cocktail will take place at the Terraza Canteras of the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The Welcome Cocktail will take place after the Symposium Sessions (Sala Sinfónica).

  • Date: September 11th, 2023
  • Approximate time: 19.30 hours (immediatly after the Symposium Opening).
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Note: the welcome cocktail is a service included in the accompanying person registration fee

MONDAY 11TH

GRAN CANARIA, THE CONTINENT ISLAND

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GRAN CANARIA, THE CONTINENT ISLAND: TEJEDA AND SURROUNDINGS

While the coast of Gran Canaria is bustling, the center of the Island is peaceful and quiet. This tour will take you to the Gran Canaria's Biosphere Reserve, where nature is superlative. In the center of the Island, we will make a short walk to one of the best views over the Sacred Rocks (Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga). Stop for a wine tasting in a high-altitude winery.  Later we will head for Tejeda, a charming village located in a privileged place where you will enjoy a tapas lunch and will have time to visit the village.

  • The tour includes: English speaking guide, transportation, a wine tasting and a visit to Tejeda.
  • Departure time: 09:00 hours
  • Return Time: Aprox. 16:00 hours.
  • Departure Place: Parque de Santa Catalina Square
  • Required: you need to wear sport/walking shoes to join this tour. 
  • Registration: This tour is included on the registration fee of the accompanying person.

TUESDAY 12TH

fREE TOUR
VEGUETA

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FREE TOUR TO VEGUETA

ISFNT 2023 participants can join a guided walking tour to  "Vegueta", Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Old Town. Vegueta is a charming quartier that has witnessed the history of the city in the last 600 years. Vegueta is full with quiet squares, churches, palacettes.....  Some of the most remarkable buildings you will find during the visit are: Santa Ana's Cathedral and Square, Christopher Columbus Museum, Calle de Los Balcones, Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Plaza del Espíritu Santo.....

  • Date: 12th September 2023
  • Duration: 1 hour.
  • Meeting Point: Main entrance of Teatro Pérez Galdós (no official  transportation will be available from the hotels area to the Teatro Pérez Galdós for this tour) 
  • Tours departures: 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM (you chose your preferred time in the registration form)
  • Free tour: this tour is a service included on the registration fee.
  • Registration: confirmation required through the registration form.
  • Note 1: the area is full of restaurants in case you wish to stay there for dinner after the tour.
  • Note 2: the free tour is a service included in the accompanying person registration fee

TUESDAY 12TH

ISFNT 2023
GALA DINNER

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ISFNT GALA DINNER

The ISFNT 2023 Gala Dinner will take place at the Gran Canaria Arena, a sport complex which is home also to a large number of cultural events all over the year. 

  • Date: September 14th, 2023
  • Transportation:  There will be a transportation service to Gran Canaria Arena at 20:00 hours from Parque de Santa Catalina.
  • Schedule: Cocktail starts at 20:20 hours. Dinner starts at 21:00 hours.
  • The Gala Dinner is a service included in the ISFNT Registration Fee. 
  • Important note: in case the number of people goes over this venue capacity, the organization will announce in due time an alternative venue.

THURSDAY 14TH

SOCIAL TOURS (WEDNESDAY 13TH)

SUNSET WALKING ROUTE IN GRAN CANARIA'S SACRED
ROCKS




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SUNSET WALKING ROUTE IN GRAN CANARIA'S SACRED ROCKS

  • This is a hiking route for nature lovers and hikers. After going up to the center of the Island (1944 m. above sea level), we will start walking along a path that offers wonderful views over Roque Nublo and Roque Bentaiga. From this point, the views over the west mountains range are spectacular. Weather permitting, we will enjoy the silhouette of  Mount Teide (Tenerife), the highest mountain in Spain.

  • Degree of difficulty: easy/medium.
  • Route walking distance: 6,6 km.
  • Total ascend: 256 m.
  • Total descend: 256 m.
  • Type of route: Circular.
  • Clothing required: hiking shoes and clothes adequate for practising hiking.
  • The tour includes: English speaking guide, transport, hiking insurance, and a picnic box.  
  • Departure time: 17:30 hours
  • Sunset time: 20:10 hours
  • Return Time: Approx. 22:00 hours.
  • Departure Place: Parque de Santa Catalina
  • Number of people required to run this route: 20
  • Price per person: 55€ (local tax included)
  • Registration: This tour is not included in the registration fee. It requires a specific registration through the form on this website. 

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CHARMING AGAETE AND HISTORICAL TRACES OF GRAN CANARIA





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CHARMING AGAETE AND HISTORICAL TRACES OF GRAN CANARIA

This tour will take you to the northern part of the Island to enjoy its landscape, and villages and to visit one of the most important archaeological sites on the Island: "Cueva Pintada" (Gáldar). We will start the tour in Gáldar Old Town, after a walk trough the shopping street and the center of the village, we will arrive at the Cueva Pintada. This archaeological site is one of the most important in the Canary Islands. After visiting Gáldar we will head for Puerto de Las Nieves (Agaete), a fishing village with breathaking views over the western mountains of Gran Canaria (also called Drangon's Tale). We will have some free time in Puerto de Las Nieves to enjoy the harbor, the natural pools, and the views.

  • The tour includes: English speaking guide, transportation, visit to the  Cueva Pintada, a visit to the villages described on the tour.
  • Departure time: 16:00 hours
  • Departure Place: Auditorio Alfredo Kraus Esplanade.
  • Return Time: Approx. 20:30 hours.
  • Number of people required to run the tour: 30
  • Price per person: 36€ (local tax included)
  • Registration: This tour is not included on the registration fee. It requires a specific registration through the form on this website. 

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MASPALOMAS DUNES
RESERVE AND PUERTO DE MOGÁN




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MASPALOMAS DUNES RESERVE AND PUERTO DE MOGÁN

This tour is ideal for those who wish to enjoy a relaxing day at one of Gran Canaria's most famous beaches: Maspalomas. After making a stop at the Maspalomas Dunes Natural Park sightseeing point, we will head for La Charca. From there, you can walk to Maspalomas Beach, where you will have some time to enjoy the beach. Later in the afternoon (19:00 hours) we will depart to Puerto de Mogán a colorful and charming harbor located on the west side of Gran Canaria.

  • The tour includes: English speaking guide, transportation, and a picnic.
  • Departure time: 16:00 hours.
  • Departure Place: Auditorio Alfredo Kraus Esplanade
  • Return Time: Approx. 22:00 hours.
  • Free time in Maspalomas: 2 hours
  • Number of people required to run the tour: 40
  • Price per person: 31€ (local tax included)
  • Registration: This tour is not included on the registration fee. It requires a specific registration through the form  on this website.

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AROUND LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA: BOTANICAL GARDENS, BANDAMA CRATER AND THE WINE AREA

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AROUND LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA SURROUNDINGS: THE BOTANICAL GARDENS, BANDAMA'S CRATER AND THE WINE AREA

We begin our tour with a visit to the Botanical Garden of  Gran Canaria, the largest one in Spain. Close to the Botanical Gardens is located Bandama, an impressive crater,  200 meters deep and  500 in diameters. This area was the site of the last volcanic eruptions on the Island and is rich in endemic vegetation. The volcanic ash has created the perfect land to grow grapes, whitch is why this area has become the wine-growing area of Gran Canaria. We will enjoy some wine tasting in one of the traditional wineries of the area.

  • The tour includes: English speaking guide, transport, visit to the Botanical Gardens, and a wine tasting. 
  • Departure time: 16:00
  • Return Time: Approx. 20:30 hours.
  • Departure Place: Auditorio Alfredo Kraus Esplanade.
  • Number of people required to run the tour: 30 
  • Price per person: 46€ (local tax included)
  • Registration: This tour is not included in the registration fee. It requires a specific registration through the form on this website.

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GRAN CANARIA, THE ISLAND CONTINENT: TEJEDA
AND SURROUNDINGS



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GRAN CANARIA, THE CONTINENT ISLAND: TEJEDA AND SURROUNDINGS

While the coast of Gran Canaria is bustling, the center of the Island is peaceful and quiet. This tour will take you to the  Biosphere Reserve  of Gran Canaria, where nature is magnificent. In the center of the Island, we will make a short walk to one of the best views over the Sacred Rocks (Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga). Stop for a wine tasting in a high-altitude winery.  Later we will head for Tejeda, a charming village located in a privileged place where you can enjoy the sunset and have time to enjoy the village.

  • The tour includes: English speaking guide, transportation, a wine tasting and a visit to Tejeda.
  • Departure time: 16:00 hours
  • Return Time: Approx. 21:00 hours.
  • Departure Place:  Auditorio Alfredo Kraus Esplanade
  • Number of people required to run the tour: 18 
  • Price per person: 46€ (local tax included)
  • Required: you need to wear sport/walking shoes to join this tour. 
  • Registration: This tour is not included on the registration fee. It requires a specific registration through the form on this website. 

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SOCIAL TOURS FORM (WEDNESDAY 13TH)

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