Flights to Pamplona For Traditional Spanish Festival

July sees the annual 'Running of the Bulls' festival in Pamplona

With the summer months just around the corner both those in Pamplona and around the world will be preparing for one of Spain’s most notorious festivals. Whilst proving highly controversial in the modern day over the welfare of the animals used the San Fermin, or Pamplona bull running festival, remains a traditional Spanish festival that attracts thousands of tourists every year.

With a large number of flights direct to Pamplona from the UK including those offered by Iberia, quick travel to the city is easy. Flying directly from London individuals can fly out for this extraordinary festival which begins on the 6th July and lasts a week, or choose to incorporate the festivities into a wider Spanish holiday. Starting in the city square of Pamplona thousands of people await the mayor’s official announcement of the festivities before a number of bulls are released into the streets with those involved looking to outrun the beasts without being hurt. Beginning as long ago as the 13th century the tradition has become host to a larger spectacular of dancing, music and wider celebrations than simply the bull running, allowing tourists to enjoy the Spanish culture and immerse themselves in a week of excitement.

With Spain remaining an ever popular destination for tourists many combine such events with a longer holiday, taking advantage of cheaper flights to Madrid before traveling to Pamplona. But remember to get their early, with bull runs beginning at 8am each day of the festival, an early alarm call will be needed to ensure a good and safe view.

Posted by Raef, 02 June 2010 11:34

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