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• Hotels suggested by Optica. Bus transportation to the venue and dinners will be provided for attendees staying at Optica-recommended hotels. 

** Optica Welcome Dinner, Wednesday 23rd September @ 7:30 pm

Optica invites you to a remarkable and exclusive welcome reception at Candado Beach. Located in a unique natural setting of the capital of Málaga, Candado Beach,  with its bechfront ans sea views,  is an ideal venue to commemorate the inauguration of the OPTICA Global Photonics Economic Forum. 

** Optica Reception, Thursday 24th September 

Join us for a memorable dinner reception  at the new restaurant of the famous and world-renowned Málaga actor and director Antonio Banderas, La Pérgola del Mediterráneo, located in the facilities of the Real Club Mediterráneo, a new gastronomic reference in the city with a privileged location.

** Farewell Drinks, Friday 25th September 

For attendees staying overnight and wishing to join us again, the University of Málaga extends an invitation for a farewell drink. Transportation from the venue to the University is provided

** Recommended Hotels. 

AC Hotel Málaga Palacio  offers a rate of 279.00€ per room single use and 299.00€ double use including breakfast. 10% VAT not included. Reservations can be made via email groups.malagapalacio@achmhotels.com or by telephone +34 952 21 51 85, mentioning the code "OPTICA". This offer is valid till 30th July.

Hotel Málaga Molina Lario offers a rate of 250.00€ per room single use and 270.00€ double use including breakfast. 10% VAT not included. Up to 72 hours cancellation without charges. Reservations can be made via email grupos@hotelmolinalario.com, mentioning the code "OPTICA 2026". This offer is valid till September 1st, and it is subject to availability.

Hotel Larios Málaga offers a rate of 264€ per room single use and 278€ double use including  breakfast. 10% VAT not included. Reservations can be made via email cugarte@hotellariosmalaga.es mentioning the code "OPTICA".  Full payment is required 15 days prior to arrival. Individual cancellation at no cost until 1 week before arrival. This offer is valid till 23rd July.

Hotel Palacio Solecio offers the privilege of staying in an Andalusian palace from the 18th century. Reservations at a special rate of 15% off the Best Available Rate (BAR) can be made at www.palaciosolecio.com using the code "OPTICA2026". Deadline: 30th June, subject to availability. Cancellation Policy: No charge for cancellations up to 7 days before arrival. In case of late cancellation or no-show, 100% of the amount will be charged to the guarantee card used at the time of booking.