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WHAT TO SEE IN SAN FERMÍN
On July 6 at twelve noon and with the launch of the chupinazo from the balcony of the City Hall, a party breaks out that will last nine days and nine nights, a world-famous event in which joy is an essential requirement for everyone. who wants to live it. The running of the bulls is the tradition that makes it unique, a race in which six brave bulls are guided by the young men through the streets of the historic center of the city. They have achieved such fame that the population of this quiet provincial city multiplies until it reaches a million visitors, all dressed in white and red, and all ready to enjoy the party.
TOUR OF THE BULLFIGHTING
During the San Fermín festivities, every morning at eight o'clock, the bulls leave the corrals to tour the streets of the old town guided by the young men. They are approximately 850 m, in which falls, gorings and sometimes deaths occur.
GENERAL TIPS
PRACTICAL TIPS
The best way to enjoy the party is for someone from Pamplona to invite you to meet them. If this is not the case, you should keep in mind that the most important thing is the spirit, you come to Pamplona to have fun, everything is allowed as long as it is funny, borders on surrealism and does not bother you. It is a kind of controlled chaos, in which although it may not seem like it, there is a schedule that is strictly followed and a strict service of order.
During the week the party is more for those at home, but on the weekend the influx skyrockets, full cars and trains arrive, the streets are packed day and night and you can barely enter the bars. The party becomes a bit chaotic, it's a matter of finding your place in it.
read moreRunning the bulls is only recommended if you are in good physical shape and have not been drinking. It is a violent race, not only because of the bulls, but also because of the large number of runners, which causes pushing and dangerous falls.
In San Fermín everyone dresses in white and red, so if you don't want to look out of place we recommend that you at least wear a white t-shirt and the typical red scarf around your neck.
The party is concentrated in the old town but there are dances and activities scheduled in other neighborhoods.
Bullfights are held every afternoon. The square fills up every day and if you want you can buy the few tickets that remain on the official website www.feriadeltoro.com. You should know, and it is important, that the square is divided into two areas, on the one side where the clubs are located and where people sing and drink at their discretion, taking the art of bullfighting to the background. IF you go out in the sun, bring something to drink and plenty to eat, and appropriate clothing since you will most likely end up drunk and with stained clothes. It is, in short, chaos but very fun. Sombra is something else, people are elegant and go to see the work, yes, once the third bull is over everyone takes out their sandwich and their drinks and the scene becomes lively, without commotion, but with a great atmosphere. And if the afternoon is boring, then drink, eat, sing and continue with the party. If the afternoon is exciting, the bull and bullfighting are king.
WHERE TO SLEEP
It is better that you schedule in advance and make reservations, selecting what suits your needs. There are different offers, hotels, pensions, campsites with bus service, etc.
Many people, especially those who come on the weekend, prefer to resort to spending the night without sleep, or having a bad night's sleep on the same street, which does not guarantee rest. In this case you can leave your backpack or suitcase in a public locker or in the automatic booths at the bus station, for around four or five euros 24 hours a day.
SECURITY
During the day the parties are very safe, you just have to see the number of families with their children going from one place to another. However, you have to be careful, people from all over come to San Fermín to have a good time, but also pickpockets who take advantage of the crowds to commit their crimes. Do not carry valuable things such as watches or jewelry, keep your bag securely fastened and your wallet with the minimum necessary.
During the night, pickpockets persist, taking advantage of the alcoholic state of some uncontrolled individuals. Please note that there is a lot of drinking, which can lead to fights. They are not usually common since the spirit of the party is to have fun but it is already known that, like everywhere, there are people who do not know how to drink, or be, or enjoy life. For all of the latter there is the police, they act quickly and forcefully, so if you have any problem it is best to call them at the emergency number 112 or directly to the regional police at 948 202920.
If you lose something, go to the Lost and Found Office. This office works intensely during the holidays. (+34 948 420 612).
PARK
Parking in Pamplona during San Fermín is complicated. Practically the entire city is a blue zone, and the center is a green zone, that is, only for residents. So you will have to pay for parking. Perhaps it is more practical to use the underground car parks in the Plaza de Toros, the Baluarte or the Plaza del Castillo itself. If you move away from the center you will find areas without a blue zone but you will have to walk a distance until you reach the epicenter of the party. If you have lost your car, the worst case scenario is that the tow truck has taken it away. For any questions, call 948 420 444.
To avoid theft, do not leave anything visible in the parked vehicle.
TRANSPORT
Getting to Pamplona, in addition to your own vehicle, can be done by plane, bus or train. The airport is in the nearby town of Noaín and to go to Pamplona you will have to take a taxi. In general there are few flights and almost always from Madrid or Barcelona. The train station is located somewhat away, you can get to the center by taxi or city bus, and it takes about half an hour to walk to Plaza del Castillo. The bus station is very close to the center, just five minutes away. On weekends the trains and buses usually arrive full of young people ready to enjoy the party.
Once in Pamplona it is best to go everywhere on foot. There is a bus service that reinforces its trips on the weekend and if you want to take a taxi you must go to one of the stops and if there are many people wait in line.
TIME
THE DAY PARTIES
The festival is also celebrated during the day, in fact they are very family-friendly festivals, in which children and adults enjoy the different scheduled events and especially the troupe of giants and big heads that walk the streets of the city with their happy music. At aperitif time, terraces and bars are filled with people ready to enjoy drinking and eating pinchos. Check out the extensive program of activities for the day.
The "chupinazo. It is the launch of the rocket that begins the San Fermín festivities. It is celebrated on the sixth of July at twelve noon, Read more
and it is the most anticipated event for all the people of Pamplona and those who love to party. The groups get together at nine or ten in the morning to have lunch, fried eggs with ham, tomato, chistorra and wine, it is usually the usual menu, which we have to gain strength for the long day that awaits us. The youngest and bravest access the town hall square as the square fills up and the crowd is such that there is a kind of tide that comes and goes, be careful if you decide to enter as the crowds are excessive. If you want a quieter event, there are giant screens distributed throughout the city, with the Plaza del Castillo being the one with the most people. At twelve o'clock the party breaks out, which will continue uninterrupted for nine days and nine nights.
The procession. The San Fermín procession is celebrated on the morning of the seventh and is a special event for the people of Pamplona, who fondly watch their saint walk through the streets of their city. Read more
In some parts of the route the Saint stops to be sung and applauded. The procession includes the authorities, dancers and the troupe of giants and big heads that give color and joy to the procession.
The Dianas. Every morning at 6:45 from the Town Hall square, the La Pamplonesa Municipal Music Band goes out to tour the streets of the old town performing the Dianas, Read more
and on his journey he is accompanied by a happy crowd of people who have not slept at all or little and who want to continue the party.
The troupe of giants and big heads. It leaves every day and the route changes to fill all the streets of the city with joy. It is an event for the little ones Read more
who have their dearest friends in the giants and their most feared enemies in the big heads. The latter run after the little ones, causing general fear and occasional crying.
Poor me. It puts an end to the San Fermín festivities. On July 14 at 12 midnight in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento the crowd gathers to say goodbye to the party. Read more In a much calmer, and sadder, atmosphere than that of day six, people sing and cry and, as the song says, they look forward to the future with the now traditional: "There's less to go, there's less to go until San Fermín." . And despite the exhausting pace that the parties impose, there are always people who want more, especially in Pamplona.
The appetizer. Starting at one in the morning, groups of friends get together to have an aperitif in the bars of the old town and surrounding areas. Read more
Fried food and beer is traditional. A nice way to greet the day and remember the events of the previous night.
WHERE TO ENJOY THE DAY PARTY. PLACES AND TIMES.
1- LOCKDOWN. Every day (8:00). The young men run in front of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona.
2- CITY HALL SQUARE. Day 6 (12:00). Launch of the chupinazo. Every day (8:00). Confinement. (5:30). Mulillas. Day 14 (24:00). "Poor me", which puts an end to the festivities.
3- CASTLE SQUARE. It is the center of the party. Bars and terraces. Day 6 (12:00). Chupinazo on giant screens.
4- BULL PLAZA. Every day (8:00). Bull running. (18:30). Bullfight. (20:30). Departure from the rocks. read more
Day 5 (18:30 p.m.). Bullfighting,
Day 6 (18:30 p.m.). Rejones.
Bullfighting shows. Consult billboard.
5- ESTAFETA STREET. Bars and entertainment throughout the day. Every day (8:00): Running of the bulls.
6- SAINT GREGORY AND SAINT NICOLAS. Bars and entertainment all day.
7- NAVARRERÍA. Pubs. On the 6th, after the chupinazo, the foreigners jump from the top of a fountain.
8- WHITE HORSE. A quiet terrace in the historic center, around the cathedral and views of the walls.
9- LABRIT FRONT. Check billboard (18:00 p.m.). San Fermín handball championship.
10- CARLOS III AVENUE. Bars, terraces and street shows. Children's games at the end of the street.
11- WIDENING. Bars and terraces.
12- SAN LORENZO. SAN FERMÍN CHAPEL. Day 7 (10:30). The Saint in procession receives the devotion and songs of the people of Pamplona.
13- MAYOR STREET. Procession on the 7th. Bars and entertainment.
14- JARAUTA. Bars and headquarters of many clubs.
15- BARRACKS – FAIR. Fair stands, attractions, ferris wheels, etc.
16- GAS CORRALES. Corrals where the bulls that are going to run the bulls are. Sale of tickets for the visit.
17- TACONERA – MARKET. Market of street stalls.
18- BOSQUECILLO REGIONAL HOUSES. Food stalls from regional houses.
19- SARASATE WALK. Every day (19:00 p.m.). Concerts. Caritas Raffle. To help those most in need.
20- ANTONIUTTI (See general plan) Every day (21:30 p.m.). Concerts for the youngest. Food stalls.
21- PLAZA DE LOS FUEROS (See general map) Every day (12:00). Basque rural sport.
22- PLAZA CONDE RODEZNO (See general map) Every day (12:00). Inflatables and attractions for the little ones.
THE NIGHT PARTIES
Sanfermin is time for revelry. The night is for the youngest, but there are atmospheres and places for all ages, it's a matter of finding your space. The march is concentrated in the old town, and there is a little bit of everything, the most alternative and the most elegant places, expensive cubatas and katxis de kalimotxo, which are huge glasses that are passed from hand to hand. And most importantly, you have to know how to drink, which means that you have to eat before drinking, so dine in one of the many restaurants in the old town, which has to be done in a balanced way, reaching "the point" but without going overboard and that the spirit is the most important thing, you have to have fun and if you have "overdone it" you better go to sleep. These tips are valid for all environments and now we are going to present some of them:
The Castle Square It is the epicenter of the party, it is always full, there are concerts and it is a transit area, from this bar to that other. There are terraces for dining and on the corner of Txoko and the Casino there is always music, people and the party never seems to stop. The Subsuelo bar is on the other side, and as its name suggests, it is a large, dark basement, a kind of elegant nightclub for young people and not so young people.
San Nicolás and Comedias Street They contain many long-established bars, Otano, La Granja, El Ulzama and some new ones such as Tingalo and Escalerica de San Nicolás, a lot of atmosphere, music of all kinds and people drinking and dancing inside and outside the bars.Read more
The Labrit slope. In this area the bars have set up large tents with loud music and bars on the street that create a spectacular atmosphere. Lots of people, especially young people, although in the traditional El Cabiya bar there is room for all ages.
Roncesvalles Avenue and Olite Street. On Avenida de Roncesvalles there are bars with a terrace and a more select atmosphere, which extends to the El Burladero bar and Olite street with La Carbonera, El Guru or El Che. Not so young audience.
Boilermaking, Weaving and Navarreria. The most alternative atmosphere, young and not so young, the cheapest drinks, some club venues and at Nicolette a gay-friendly atmosphere.
Jarauta. Many club headquarters, drinks at a good price, for the youngest.
WHERE TO ENJOY THE NIGHT PARTY. PLACES AND TIMES.
1- FIRE BULL. Every day (22:00). A fiery bull for the little ones.
2- FIREWORKS. Every day (23:00): international pyrotechnics competition from the citadel. People are concentrated mainly in the field next to the bus station.
3- CASTLE SQUARE. It is the center of the party. Bars and terraces. Every day (24:00). Concert.
4- CORNER OF TXOKO AND THE CASINO. Bars with great entertainment. They never seem to close and the music never ends.
5- IRUÑA COFFEE AND UNDERGROUND. The bar and the “Underground”: great entertainment. Every day (9:00). Espadrille dance. read more
6- NICE BAR. People dance and dance non-stop.
7- ESTAFETA STREET. Many bars and a lot of parties.
8- LABRIT SLOPE. Traditional bars put up large tents that fill with people dancing.
9- SAINT GREGORY AND SAINT NICOLAS. Many bars and a lot of parties.
11- NAVARRERÍA. Bars and clubs.
12- THE ZENTRAL. A large bar-discotheque.
13- OLITE STREET – ENSANCHE. Bars and terraces. The prices are usually somewhat higher, and so are the ages.
14- JARAUTA STREET. Bars and clubs.
15- ENCIERRILLO. Every day (23:00). Lockdown. The bulls are transferred to the corals to run the bullfight.
16- BARRACKS – FAIR. Fair stands, attractions, ferris wheel, etc. Open all night. Food stalls.
17- BOSQUECILLO REGIONAL HOUSES. Food stalls from regional houses.
18- SARASATE WALK. Every day (24:00). Concert.
19- PLAZA DE LOS FUEROS. Every day (24:00). Concerts for young audiences.
20- ANTONIUTTI PARK. Every day (21:00 p.m.). Younger concert.
21- CROSS SQUARE. Every day (24:00). Concert for older people.