To fully enjoy the Summit, we recommend that you arrive in time for an informal meet n’ greet dinner on Monday, May 18th. The network’s General Assembly (for members only) starts the morning of Tuesday, May 19th. The official program ends with a closing dinner on Thursday, May 21st.
For those who wish to stay longer, an optional program will be available for Friday, May 22nd, as well as additional touristic suggestions to stay around Castelldefels and Barcelona the full weekend.
More info coming soon!
The Food Capitals recommends sustainable transportation options whenever possible! If train travel is available from your location, and you have the time, there are high-speed train options from Paris and Lyon to Barcelona, with a quick connection by commuter train straight to Castelldefels.
This type of transportation allows you to enjoy the scenery while promoting sustainable mobility. To help plan your trip, go to your favorite app or click here.
The easiest and fastest way is by suburban train (Rodalies) with the lines R2 or R2 Sud (direction: Sant Vicenç de Calders/Vilanova i la Geltrú) from Barcelona Sants station to Castelldefels station. You will arrive at Castelldefels railway station. From there, you can reach your hotel by bus, taxi, or walking depending on the location.
For the Hotel Ciudad de Castelldefels, you can take the bus CF2 (direction Pg. Marítim) from Plaça Estació to Av. de la Platja.
For the Hotel Donna, you can take the bus L96 (direction Av. Eucaliptus - Av. Bellamar) from Av. Constitució - Dr. Fleming to Pg. Marina - carrer 6.
Land at Barcelona International Airport (BCN). From there, taxis and ride-hailing services are readily available at arrivals, and only a 15-20 minute ride to Castelldefels hotels.
You can also take a bus (L99 or N19) straight from the airport to Castelldefels center in about 30 minutes.
For more information on how to arrive in Castelldefels, you can consult the useful page on the Visit Castelldefels website.
Hotel information has been shared directly with Food Capitals members. For suggestions of other places to stay, please contact The Food Capitals team.
In May, temperatures in Castelldefels hover around 20 degrees Celsius during the day, with a 20% risk of rainy weather. We recommend business casual attire for most days so you can network while still feeling relaxed. But be sure to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and good walking shoes for our visits - and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
If you’ll be joining us for our gala dinner on Wednesday 20 May, we suggest cocktail attire or creative formal attire.
For participants who are not part of the Schengen area, you may need a visa. Please check ahead of time whether you’ll require a visa, and if you do, we recommend starting the process as soon as possible. The Food Capitals may issue invitation letters upon request.
If you would like to extend your stay with a more in-depth tour of Castelldefels, the city's tourist office, Visit Castelldefels, offers a wide variety of activities on its website. You’ll surely find something you’d like to explore!
Questions? Email contact@thefoodcapitals.com
