25 tips for San Fermin. Gora San Fermin!

25 tips for San Fermin.

Tips for the Txupinazo of San Fermin.

1.-Do not carry glass bottles. The police are ordered to remove from the txupinazo any glass element they find. We recommend carrying drinks in plastic containers.

Massive gathering: The txupinazo is one of the most crowded moments of San Fermin. If you intend to go, you should be prepared to feel like sardines in a can.

3.-Zapia: Handkerchief in Basque. This characteristic accessory of San Fermin has even its own schedule, remember, do not wear it until the txupinazo starts the festivities. The price of this accessory is around 3€ in any of the stores in the old town of Pamplona-Iruña.

Not suitable for all audiences: We advise not to attend the txupinazo to children, people with reduced mobility and the elderly. The high temperatures and overcrowding is not suitable for everyone.

Clothing and accessories tips: What to wear to San Fermin?

5.-Changing clothes: You are going to stain and you know it. The clothing for San Fermin, red and white clothing and accessories, and the environment around us are conducive to end the day full of stains, which is why we recommend bringing clothes to change every day.

Clothing with zippers: The large number of visitors to the city during these festivities makes San Fermin one of the favorite places for thieves. We recommend carrying all valuables in the front pockets of the pants and closed with zippers.

7.- Comfortable shoes: The streets of the historic center of Pamplona and the number of hours we are going to be on our feet make it essential to wear comfortable shoes, girls leave the heels at home.

8.- Warm clothes and rain gear? Although July in Pamplona is usually quite hot, at night the temperature usually drops, we recommend wearing a sweatshirt or sweater. And remember, it would not be the first San Fermines in which it rains, a raincoat for the cautious ones.

Carry only what is necessary: We recommend carrying just enough, a wallet with your ID, some cash and a card. On the other hand, an old cell phone always comes in handy in case we get lost and get separated from the group. Although Pamplona has many banks, due to the great use we make of ATMs it is possible that we will find some where you can not withdraw money, if you are going to withdraw money better early in the morning.

10.- Camera? Basic or very well protected. It is not worth worrying all day thinking that we can lose a camera valued at more than 300€.

Tips for sleeping in San Fermin.

Sleeping in hotel establishments: If you want to sleep in a quality establishment in San Fermin you must book more than 3 months in advance, otherwise, you will find yourself facing an impossible mission. Remember that all establishments increase their cost during the fiestas.

12.-Sleep in public places: Parks, cars, benches and many other public places become improvised beds during the holidays. If you are one of those who opt for this option, we recommend the Arrotxapea neighborhood or the university area.

Tips for the running of the bulls in San Fermín.

13.-Preparation: Running in front of wild animals of more than 600 kilos and 2 big antlers is not a game. We must be prepared to face each stretch of the running of the bulls. If you are not in good shape, think carefully before risking your life.

Alcohol: Alcohol and running the running of the bulls are incompatible. Our reflexes and physical faculties are impaired with the consumption of alcohol, one of the major causes of misfortunes during San Fermin.

15.-To watch the running of the bulls in the street: The street belongs to everyone and it is not possible to reserve places. That is why at 6 o’clock in the morning people usually occupy the first places of the running of the bulls. From 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. there is nothing else to do but wait, a wait that becomes endless.

16.-Balcones: The private balconies that occupy the streets along the route are undoubtedly the best option to enjoy the running of the bulls. Depending on how far in advance you book, the location of the balcony and the floor of the same, we can find balconies from 35 € to exorbitant prices that exceed 100 € per person.

Private transportation Do I go by car to San Fermin?

Controls: The controls located in practically all the exits of the city, are a good reason not to take the car in a drunken state. Do not gamble.

We recommend buying a breathalyzer to measure our state before taking the car for our return trip, the pharmacies in Pamplona are usually out of stock and both the municipal police and the civil guard do not contemplate helping the citizen in this regard.

Parking: Parking your car in San Fermin at no cost is usually a difficult task. The university area and the neighborhood of Arrotxapea are again a good option to find a parking space. Remember that in San Fermín each and every one of the laws of Pamplona are still respected, do not park just anywhere, you run the risk that the tow truck will take your car or you will be fined close to 150 €.

Generic tips for San Fermin.

No crazy things: Alcohol is not a good companion when it comes to doing crazy things, forget about running the running of the bulls without preparation or jumping from the fountain of Navarreria.

20.-Avoid the weekend: The weekend is the period in which more people gather in Pamplona, therefore, more crowds, less space, more thefts and, in short, less comfort.

21.-Avoid the liquid from the balconies: Many people wait under the balconies waiting for water to be thrown to combat the heat, but many times it is not all water that is thrown, be careful!

Eating is very important: Eating is very important, sandwiches are a good resource. Although it is always difficult to say NO to a good plate of eggs with potatoes and txistorra.

23.-Cutters: The cutters are real artists, they do not harm the animals and play their lives before them doing all kinds of pirouettes, it is worth paying to see it.

24.-The figure of San Fermín: If you want to see San Fermín in Estafeta Street, one of the most famous streets of the running of the bulls, you must do so moments after the running of the bulls, as he is removed from his location for the rest of the day.

25.-Use the public restrooms. Pamplona adds to its inventory of public toilets a large number of portable toilets, use them and collaborate to keep the city in a healthy state. If this argument does not convince you, remember that the municipal police impose fines for urinating in the street.