Welcome to What Pamplona, your comprehensive and up-to-date Pamplona city guide. We're proud to offer you original and accurate information about Ernest Hemingway's favorite city that you won't anywhere else. Plus, with six easy-to-navigate sections, What Pamplona lets you jump right in and discover all sorts of interesting tidbits about this unique city.
With mouth-watering Basque food, a picturesque location in the foothills of the Pyrenees and a history that goes back long before the Roman Empire's conquest of Spain, Pamplona is an enchanting city for all who visit. Get more background info on Pamplona here!
While the three were once bitter and violent rivals, the boroughs of La Navarrería, San Cernin and San Nicolás compose Pamplona's charming old quarter. Learn more about the cultural and touristic offerings of each of the foes-turned-friends, as well as the vast citadel that was built to protect them, in our city guide section!
With top-notch theaters, surprising museums, centuries-old architecture and one of the world's most famous festivals, the decidedly smallish city of Pamplona has a cultural scene befitting of a metropolis three times its size!
The best way to get to know any city is to be out in the streets along with the locals. Pamplona's friendly, laid-back vibe is complemented by great restaurants, sporting events of all kinds, enough shops to keep your credit card busy and a vibrant nightlife that can easily keep you going until the sun comes up.
Searching for a hotel? Looking to incorporate a Spanish class into your travels? Wondering if you need a visa? All of this and much more in our handy Practical Information section.
Gearing up for a weekend trip to Pamplona? Anxious to experience the famous Running of the Bulls? Recently arrived in Pamplona and curious about your new surroundings? We're here to help!
