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Pamplona City Guide
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The capital city of Navarre and he former Kingdom of Navarre, Pamplona
(Basque: Iruña) is one of the most famous tourist destination in Spain.
Located in the heart of Navarre, in the Cuenca de Pamplona valley,
Pamplona has a mixed climate, where Oceanic weather is mixing with Continental
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Pamplona is world famous for its early
summer festival, San Fermin, attracting tones of tourists into the
city. The festival starts the 6th of July and lasts until the 14th, the
festival that made Pamplona world famous begins with a txupinazo a
rocket fired from the city council's balcony at 12PM.
Bull running
There
are several night parties and of course the most famous parts of the
festival is the encierro, the running of the bulls, which is held every
single day at 8AM. 6 bulls run thought the town centre heading the
Plaza de Toros ( The Bull Ring); if your are a risk taker than just run
in front of them, otherwise watch other do it from a safe place!
Wake up
If
you wish to take part in running the bulls, be at the tracks at 7.30 AM
sharp; remember that you are not allowed to take any cameras with you!
Apart from the festival, Pamplona is listed as a city with having one
of the best standards of living and quality of life in Spain.
Atmosphere
It
is the perfect place for those who wish to have a quiet little
vacation, relaxing in Spain. The atmosphere at nights is amazing, due
to the numerous street parties, with music, alcohol and dancing until
dawn making the city even more special. When it comes to safety, common
sense does work, but here you have to look out for the Bulls and not so
much for the pickpockets!
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