The first and second week of July, Pamplona is the protagonist of one of the most significant popular celebrations of Spain. Pamplona is located in the northeast of the country, specifically in the Autonomous Region of Navarre. Thousands of people come every year to Pamplona to experience the risk and excitement of its popular confinements, forever immortalized by Ernest Hemingway in his novel “Fiesta”. Many tourists are part of this great celebration and they take home the vibrant energy of the Spanish culture, which highlights both in the European and American continent.
Also known as the feast of the bull, the festival of San Fermin is characterized by the bullfight around the whole city. All starts on July 6 to 12 of morning, all people are in the town hall square, eager to give begin this traditional celebration, dressed in white suit and red typical, among rivers of beer and wine with tissue aloft, as well as its festive spirit.
From the balcony of this representative building, a rocket that marks the beginning of one of the most expected weeks of the year is known as “el chupinazo”. The first closure takes place the next day at 8 o’clock in the morning; the doors of the Santo Domingo corral are opened and hundreds of people run in front of bulls following the route through the old town that leads to the bullring. The following days pass with more than bullfights; we can also enjoy concerts, exhibitions, dance, music and parades.
Traveling to Pamplona and enjoy their traditions now is possible with the help of Iberinbound, an incoming travel agency specialized in Spain and Portugal, which is responsible for transferring to the city and all reservations within it. From organize the accommodation in the city to make the reservation of tickets to see closest the bullfights. Also, they do cultural folk tours where you can learn and feel connected with the Spanish culture.