Where else in the world does a modern cities major tradition consist of deconstructing most rules, putting on a huge city-wide street party, partying all night and then releasing angry bulls into a street circuit that winds up through the old-town into the bullring- chasing local Basques and tourist alike?
Whilst the bull run is certainly the most internationally renowned event of the festival of San Fermin, there is much more to San Fermin than running bulls. The festival of San Fermin has been an annual event since the middle-ages and was originally intended to celebrate the patron saint of Pamplona. Nowadays, despite the preservation of traditions such as the opening day procession, San Fermin represents a wild Basque celebration of 750 000 revelers manifested in red-wine, ‘Kalimotxo’, the mandatory white t-shirt and red bandana and daily traditions dating back hundreds of years.
Our accommodation is located 10 mins from the centre of Pamplona city. Every night at the campsite features a live band and a rocking party of 3000 other students and backpackers alike from all over the world…and then of course there is Europe’s largest city festival buzzing along just 10 mins down the road. You just can’t help but get swept up by these ancient celebrations. Tents and Mattresses are set-up and ready for your arrival.
The entire crowd lifts their red scarves in unison and goes crazy. Happy times!
Day 1
Morning Pick-up from either San Sebastian @ 09:30 AM (seaside resort city 1 hr away) or Pamplona Bus Sation 10:30 AM. Arrive at the S-Trip campsite in time for a BBQ, a siesta and a tour of the bull-run concourse. Party that night at the campsite with 3000 other students and backpackers with a live-band. Unlimited Beer & Sangria is available at the campsite for 5 Euro/day.
Day 2
06:00 AM Dig into a huge breakfast in preparation for the day ahead. It’s an early rise today as the bull-run commences at 08:00 AM. Whether you’re observing or participating it’s good to get in there early to get the best-spots. You’ll either return to the campsite swimming pool in the afternoon or party on throughout the day and familiarize yourself with Pamplona’s magic. With your guides, check out the town hall celebration, the giant-man street procession and the statue diving.
Day 3
Take-it easy this morning and prepare yourself for the all-night party ahead. Fire-works commence in the main park at 11:00 PM. There will be champagne and sangria raining all-over, a kind of flour and corn meal thrown everywhere and any of the 750,000 partyers are your best friend.
Day 4
Recuperation day. Afternoon drop-off available for San Sebastian or Pamplona so that you can get to you next destination....or you can perk up and party on in Pamplona for extra nights.
*This is a suggested Itinerary. Bull-runs take place everyday and the party is equally amazing each night for 9 consecutive nights.
Trip includes
Daily all-you-can-eat breakfasts. Camping Accommodation set up for your arrival. BBQ dinner every second day. Expert local guiding. A festival within a festival atmosphere and international crowd. Un-limited Beer & Sangria for 5 euros/day! Surf Camp nearby (see Beaches and Bulls Tour). Contact the S-Trip crew directly for information on Pick-ups from Barcelona.