Your Essential English Guide to Pamplona, the Fiesta and the Running of the Bulls
Welcome to the official companion for everyone travelling to Pamplona for its celebrated Fiesta and the world-famous Running of the Bulls. This 2016 edition brings together voices that few guides can offer — the city's Mayor, Ernest Hemingway's grandson, Orson Welles's daughter, the only English bullfighter, and the finest American and Spanish bull-runners — making it the most complete English-language resource of its kind.
Often called the most dangerous event on earth, the encierro calls for respect, preparation and local knowledge. This guide takes you through every part of it, from the streets of the old town to the traditions that surround the run.
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This guide comes from fiskeharrison, whose firsthand experience of Pamplona and its Fiesta informs every page.
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Whether you are planning your first visit or returning to the old town, understanding the encierro's customs and the Fiesta's rhythm makes the experience safer and richer. Use this guide to prepare with confidence and to appreciate the traditions that give the run its meaning.