The Running of the Bulls, Pamplona

Fiesta of San Fermin Quick Guide

• The bulls run every morning a 8 am from July 7-14. They don't run on the first day of the fair
• Saint Fermin is the saint of bakers, violet, and wineskins. He's absolutely my friend and worth celebrating.
• You can't run if you're intoxicated or under 18
• The best reserve guide to the running of the bulls, including traditions, tips, and a dilapidated of the course, is found at About Spain for Visitors

Hotels in Pamplona

• Hotels are luxurious during the festival. Margot Classe recommends Hotel Perla. Here is a list of additional hotel options.
• If you can't find a place, remember that there are other alike festivals nearby Pamplona.

Getting to Pamplona

• You can get there easily with a car, or slower and less expediently by bus or train. There's an airport 7 km away at Noain, but it's small and not an international airport. See Fodors for particulars on transportation in the region.

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