Pamplona: a Unique Journey
Pamplona is a hospitable and welcoming city with a wide range of leisure activities, shops and a fine dining tradition arising from the quality of Navarrese products. The city is located right in the heart of Navarre, so all of the region’s charms are within easy reach.
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Get to know Pamplona
Music, exhibitions and shows; museums, three universities, historical heritage; a passion for sport, folklore and gastronomy; a green city that stands out above all for its human heritage. Pamplona has a great deal to offer.
Use your stay in the former Kingdom of Navarre to enjoy its historical and cultural heritage, its natural environment and, of course, its varied cuisine.
Spain is a country full of possibilities due to its blend of history, culture and entertainment and its unique natural environment.
Shows, cinema, theater, wine tasting, dance, concerts, guided tours... Pamplona offers a wide range of cultural activities.
Useful phone numbers for the city and the University.
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Pamplona: Reasons to Come
Green City
More than 20% of Pamplona is made up of green spaces and pedestrian areas. In fact, in some areas it’s hard to tell if you’re in the middle of a city or in the countryside.
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Pamplona: Reasons to Come
Artistic Heritage
The cathedral, with its neoclassical façade; City Hall; the old city, with its beautifully restored buildings; the 16th-century citadel, a fortress against invaders; the city walls, etc.
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Pamplona: Reasons to Come
Gastronomy
Navarrese cuisine is concentrated in Pamplona, so typical dishes include an extensive choice of specialties from all over the region.
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Pamplona: Reasons to Come
Places of Interest
Pamplona, and its old city in particular, provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant stroll through an area full of picturesque attractions such as the Mesón del Caballo Blanco and the Portal de Francia.
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Pamplona: Reasons to Come
Shopping
Pamplona is a city with huge commercial appeal. It provides quality for the local residents, those living in the rest of the region and tourists.
How to get there
TRAIN
Pamplona train station has connections with Alicante, Barcelona, Burgos, A Coruña, Irún, etc. More information
BUS
The bus station is located right in the center of the city. Buses run daily to Alicante, Andalusia, Barcelona, Bilbao, etc. More information
CAR
The city of Pamplona is well communicated by road, so one of the most commonly used modes of transport is the car. It is 407 km from Madrid and 484 km from Barcelona.
AIRPLANE
Pamplona Airport is located 6 km from the city, in Noáin, and has daily flights to Madrid and Barcelona. You can also reach Pamplona by road from Vitoria Airport or Bilbao Airport. More information
How to get around
CITY BUS
Pamplona’s city buses are known as “Villavesas”. There are different lines that run along the majority of the city’s streets.
TAXI
Taxis cannot be hailed in the street. You’ll need to order one by phone or head to one of the taxi ranks that can be found throughout the city.