Pamplona

If you know anything about Spain, more so Pamplona, I’m sure you know it’s most famous for the running of the bulls, or ‘Sanfermines’. If you are there from the 6th of July to the 14th, you should definitely check it out. Just be very careful. People die who take part every year, but it’s fantastic if you’re watching from a tall building and there’s no way the bulls can reach you. The top things to do in Pamplona include visiting the impressive cathedral, the historic parks and the great city walls. If you are looking to stay at a cheap hostel, the cheapest you will find is around $25, including hostels such as Aloha Hostel and Xarma Hostel Aterpea. In Pamplona, rooms are a bit pricier due to the positioning and beaches in the city, so if you are planning to stay in the cheapest hostels, remember you will be getting the extreme basics.

Bars and clubs are busiest in the early hours of the morning. A lot of the activity is also throughout the day during the Festival of San Fermín. The main square of Pamplona is the Plaza del Castillo, it is the heart of the Old Town as well as the entire city, which holds Subsuela, quite a decent and busy club. The Plaza is always entertaining with a million things going on around you. It is so much fun. You can’t go to Pamplona and not go here. Being a busy area, remember to keep a hold of your belongings close to you, particularly in tight crowds to avoid any theft. Also, there is no cover charge which is great too. A lot of the clubs in Spain don’t really have cover charges unless they are the biggest ones in the city (or you’re in Barcelona). Jarauta Street is FULL of clubs and bars and is always fun going from one club to the next. You won’t need to go anywhere else, just spend the whole night on this street. Tejeira Street is very similar. During the Festivals, literally all the shops and groceries close down and all the streets turn into streets of music, dancing, fun and of course A LOT OF ALCOHOL. The night life is really EVERYWHERE in this city. Just follow the music and you will find great drinks and great people and have the time of your life. Eating out in Pamplona is a real treat and great fun if you plan to sample every tapas bar you can find.