The H-POL8 will take place at the Symposium hotel of Creta Maris in the resort town of Hersonissos, close to Heraklion, the main city of the Greek Island of Crete. Crete was the center of the Minoan civilization, which flourished at about 2000 B.C. There are many archaeological sites throughout the island, with the palace of Knossos being the most well known.

The symposium village, Hersonissos, is situated about 25 km east of the city of Heraklion and can be reached by bus or taxi from the Heraklion airport or harbor. Heraklion is directly connected to Athens International Airport with about 10 domestic flights daily run by Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines. There are also direct scheduled airline connections from major European cities as well as many charter flights from most European countries. Alternatively, one can use the ferry-boat connecting Heraklion with the harbor of Piraeus (Athens). Connection is offered by Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines or Super Fast Ferries and the overnight trip takes about 7 hours.

Arrival by Air	Arrival by Boat
When you arrive at the Heraklion airport, transfer to the Conference site is possible by: Taxi The approximate fare from Heraklion Airport is 35 €. Public bus to Hersonissos (KTEL) Public Bus Service on the half hour from the airport exit. Last bus to Hersonissos departs at 22:00. Price: 5,00 €. Journey time: about 45 min.	When you arrive at the Heraklion harbor, you may walk to the Public Bus Station which is within walking distance. From there, buses depart to Hersonissos, on the half hour. The first bus departs at 6:30 and the last one at 22:00.