12 days in Pamplona Itinerary

Pamplona or Iruña is the historical capital city of Navarre, in Spain, and of the former Kingdom of Navarre.The city is famous worldwide for the running of the bulls during the San Fermín festival, which is held annually from July 6 to 14. Catedral de Pamplona and Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Fortress and Walls of Pamplona and Bodegas Lecea. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pamplona: Haro (Church of Santo Tomas, Bodega La Rioja Alta S.A., &more), Vivanco. Cultura de Vino (in Briones) and Formigal-Panticosa Ski Resort (in Formigal). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza, step into the grandiose world of Palacio Real de Olite, don't miss a visit to Plaza del Castillo, and explore the fascinating landscape at Bardenas Reales.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Bilbao Airport, Zaragoza Air Base and Santander Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Pamplona can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.