Aside from popular cities like Barcelona or Madrid, another place worth visiting in Spain is Pamplona. There is so much to explore in this city apart from it being the world's bull-running nexus. This town, full of tradition and history, is the capital of Spain's Kingdom of Navarre. It is ideally located in between Aragón and the Basque Country. If you head south, you can quickly go to the La Rioja wine region. It's not just a perfect base to explore the nearby destinations, but Pamplona itself is a beautiful city.

Pamplona became the most strongly fortified town of the north. The second half of the 20th century was the beginning of Pamplona's demographic, industrial, and economic growth. Eventually, Pamplona became known for its ancient crafts of sandals, wineskin, rope, and pottery making. The city's primary source of income comes from the manufacturing of metal, paper, kitchenware, liquor, chemicals, and the milling of sugar and flour. Furthermore, Pamplona became a vital center for communication between Spain and France.

Pamplona as the temperature is ideal for outdoor activities. Travelers also flock to the city during summer, especially during the San Fermin Festival in July. Records show that there are over one million tourists that join this festival every year. So, if you don't like crowds, you will want to avoid the city during this time. There is much more to Pamplona aside from the crazy San Fermin Festival

Pamplona is one of Spain's greenest cities ensuring nature lovers a pleasurable time. In Vuelta del Castillo Park, you can visit La Ciudadela and discover why it's the most impressive fortress in Spain. Don't forget to drop by the Taconera Gardens, the oldest, yet one of the most beautiful, parks in Pamplona.

A visit to Pamplona wouldn't be complete without sampling authentic Spanish cuisines. You can't leave Pamplona without trying out a lamb stew called cordero al chilindrón and a white bean dish called pochas estofadas. People in this town not only let the bulls run during the festival, but they eat them too! Have a taste of their traditional bull stew called estofado de toro.