Participation in the Festival of San Fermin
The people of Pamplona celebrate the festival of San Fermin annually. It was described in the work "The Sun Also Rises". E. Hemingway is its author. The holiday begins on June 6 at noon. The rocket is launched from the balcony of the city hall at this time. Then an important event takes place at 8 am every day from July 7 to 14. It's called the running of the bulls. It is a bull race through the ancient narrow streets of Pamplona to the stalls of the arena where the bullfight will take place.
1. The main type of city transport is a bus. The city is crossed with more than twenty routes. There are about a dozen of night routes of buses cruising the streets of the city from 23:00 … Open
Walk the Walls of the Citadel
The hill is located in the southern part of Pamplona. The citadel was built on it by order of King Philip II for defense purposes in the 16th and 17th centuries. It has the shape of a 5-terminal star. The fortress is the main attraction of the city at present. It is located on the territory of the park. It is a popular holiday destination for residents. It is open to the public from 7:30 to 21:30. You can walk on it and go through the maze. It was formed thanks to the 2nd fortress moats. You can also climb one of the walls of the citadel and walk through it. You will enjoy a panoramic view of the city and see the gate. It leads to the fortress. You will also admire the bakery and warehouses. Gunpowder and grain were stored there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Pamplona is an ancient Spanish town with interesting history. This place retains numerous notable and iconic monuments. For convention the town is divided into an Old and New one. The old … Open
Journey through the Gorge of the Foz de Arbayún
There is a village of Lumbier 50 kilometers from the city. The beautiful Foz de Arbayún gorge is located next to it. The Salazar River formed it in the limestone Leyre mountain range. It has a length of 6 kilometers and steep walls 400 meters high. White-headed vultures, vultures, and golden eagles inhabit the Foz de Arbayún. You can get here by bus in about 1.5 hours. You will be able to stand on the observation platform after you reach the deep canyon. The observation deck is located on the road. You will also have the opportunity to walk through one of the equipped walking routes. You will admire the picturesque landscape and birds of prey flying overhead.Extreme Activities in the Surroundings of Pamplona
If you like extreme leisure activities, you can contact any local travel agency during your stay in Pamplona. Its staff can arrange a speleological tour or a trip to one of the ski resorts. They are located near the city. You can go skiing, rock climbing, and rafting on a rough river by canoe once in the mountains.
Pamplona is an admirable city the impressions of visiting which will not be complete without attending its popular gastronomy establishments. Among the restaurants of Basque cuisine city … Open