Pamplona

Navarra

The first city on the Francés — Hemingway's town, famous for the Running of the Bulls.

A short history

Founded by the Roman general Pompey in 75 BC, Pamplona was the medieval capital of the Kingdom of Navarra. Pilgrims still enter through the same Magdalena bridge as in the Middle Ages.

What to see

Catedral de Santa María
Plaza del Castillo
Ciudadela star fortress
Calle Estafeta — the Running of the Bulls route

Where to eat

Café Iruña
Bar Gaucho — pintxos
Restaurante Rodero (splurge)

Where to sleep

Albergue Jesús y María
Casa Paderborn
Hotel La Perla