(C) PLOS One This story was originally published by PLOS One and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . The Brain Conference on Neural Foundations of Communication: Integrative Approaches Across Species [1] [] Date: 2026-02-26 14:04:29+00:00 VENUE & ACCOMMODATION Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion The Cultural and Conference Center of Heraklion (CCCC) is a prominent venue in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, dedicated to hosting a diverse range of cultural, educational, and professional events. It serves as a key cultural hub for the region, bringing together local and international audiences for a variety of performances, exhibitions, and conferences. Address: : Stratigou Plastira Nikolaou Avenue & Romanou Georgiou Street, 71201, Heraklion Crete Accommodation Heraklion, the largest city and administrative capital of Crete, is situated on the northern coast of the island, along the Mediterranean Sea. It serves as a major gateway to Crete, being home to the island’s primary port and airport, making it a bustling hub of activity and a key player in Greece’s connectivity. Given the high demand for Heraklion Crete, as a popular tourist destination, occupancy and accommodation costs tend to rise, we therfore kindly encourage you to secure your accommodation as early as possible to ensure availability and better rates. Conference participants can access specially negotiated rates at selected hotels through the following link: https://fens-brainconference2026.eventsadmin.com/i/Accommodation You may also consider trusted booking platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com. Please note that FENS assumes no responsibility for accommodation bookings or related arrangements. How to reach Heraklion By air There are two international airports on Crete, Heraklion Airport and Chania Airport. Please choose Heraklion Airport for your arrival and departure. Heraklion International Airport is the primary airport on the island of Crete, Greece, and the country’s second busiest airport after Athens International Airport. You can book your ticket with Aegean Airlines or Sky Express Airlines. Heraklion Airport also services domestic flights to and from the other Greek islands, such as Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Paros. Flights to Heraklion are available by many airlines from various parts of Europe. These charter flights come mostly from France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Romania and the United Kingdom. You can travel to Heraklion, Crete from anywhere in the world via Athens (Greece). The distance from Athens is about 205 Miles and there are several flights a day (air time from Athens to Heraklion is about an hour). By ferry Ferry boat connection between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete is available directly to Heraklion by both Minoan Lines and ANEK Lines. Travelling in Crete Taxi Taxi is the most convenient way for travelling. The rates are more or less fixed for all taxi companies. Taxi transfer from Heraklion airport to city center is ~20€ per transfer. We can arrange for taxi sharing with other participants arriving on the same flight, where possible. This can be arranged through the conference secretariat efi@mitos.com.gr. Bus Α different way of transportation is by bus. On arrival at Heraklion airport, participants can take a city bus https://astiko-irakleiou.gr/en/ to Heraklion center and then, they can walk and go to the venue, which is very close. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.fens.org/news-activities/fens-and-societies-calendar/meeting-event/the-brain-conference-on-neural-foundations-of-communication-integrative-approaches-across-species Published and (C) by PLOS One Content appears here under this condition or license: Creative Commons - Attribution BY 4.0. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/plosone/