Pamplona Travel Tips

Category: Important Travel Tips

Looking for a perfect souvenir during The Running of the Bulls?
October 9, 2013

Tired of traveling and bringing home a boring fridge magnet? Do you always promise to bring your family and friends a gift when you visit a foreign country and spend half you holiday looking for the perfect souvenir but still end up finding nothing and settling for the the magnet? Well that won’t happen in Pamplona! In this post I will try to help you find the perfect souvenir to remember The San Fermin Festival AND bring home the perfect gifts for family and friends. One of the most typical gifts is the “pañuelico” or “Faja”, which you can find in many stores around all town Pamplona, as I published in our previous post about “What should I wear to … read more

Where should I park my car during the Running of the Bulls?
June 1, 2012

In Pamplona, during the festival of San Fermin the best choice is to get around by walking or public transportation (if your hotel is away from city center), because vehicles are not allowed in the center of the city from July 5th to July 14th. If you are coming to Pamplona by car, the best option is to park in a parking lot. All of our hotels have private parking to park your cars in a safe place, but if you don’t stay at any of the hotels we work with, here’s my recommendation: Plaza de Toros Parking C/ AMAYA s/n, PLANTA BAJA 31002 – PAMPLONA Phone: +34 948 212 046 Carlos III Parking Avenida Carlos III Baluarte Parking PZA … read more

How is the Weather During the Running of the Bulls?
May 21, 2012

The climate of Pamplona during the festival of San Fermin varies widely. Usually it tends to be hot and dry, but some years the weather has been rainy and cold, particularly late at night or early in the morning. To plan for your trip to Pamplona, check the forecast for this year at the following website: Weather-Spain.com If you plan to watch the running of the bulls, do not forget to bring a sweater or jacket, because while you wait for the run, it can be chilly. Usually the mornings are temperate but the afternoons are hot. If you are going to watch the bullfights in sun section, the weather may be pretty hot…. but don’t worry, you can bet … read more

Beware!
March 20, 2012

In addition to the Bulls, as at any crowded and large public party like the Festival of San Fermín, there are other hazards that you must be conscious of while enjoying your time in Pamplona. Here is a list of things to keep in mind: Pickpockets Pickpockets in Pamplona see visitors an “easy prey.” Although these thieves usually do not resort to violence, they will seek out unsuspecting or naive tourists in crowded areas. I recommend that you don’t carry large amounts of money, and if you carry cash, always keep it in a small closed bag under your clothes. When you go through a crowd be alert so no one can take anything from your pocket. Do not wear … read more

What Should I Wear to Attend to the Running of the Bulls?
February 15, 2012

I admit, I’m a mess when it comes to planning Sanfermin clothes. Year after year it is the same song … July 5th comes and I don’t have the clothes ready for the Festival…. As always, I have to run, and visit to the stores where I can find cheap white pants and T-shirts, but that’s when I live in Pamplona.  A few years I have luckily been able to reuse some pants, but last year this was not the case and I ended up buying 5 new pairs of pants and a few shirts for the entire festival (9 days toal). If you don’t live in Pamplona, it is even more difficult, so here’s what I recommend… go to … read more

How To Get To Pamplona
January 28, 2012

Pamplona is the capital of Navarra, a city with a population of 197,932 and has become known worldwide her Festival, The Sanfermines! This year, at PamplonaBalconies.com, we have a private service for transfers that transport you from anywhere in Spain to Pamplona. Our private transfer services is a quick and convenient way to reach the city rested for maximum enjoyment! Whether you prefer to arrive via plane, train or bus, here are some tips that will help you organize your trip. By Plane Pamplona/Noain Airport Address: Ctra. Pamplona – Zaragoza, km. 5 Online reservations: Rumbo or Iberia As it is not a large city, Pamplona does not have a big airport. Consequentially, it can be expensive and complicated to fly … read more