Plaza de Toros de Pamplona Plaza
Historic bullring hosting Pamplona's San Fermín bull runs
Neoclassical bullring in Pamplona famed for the San Fermín festival and the running of the bulls. Visitors attend bullfights, the onsite museum and July festivities.
Plaza de Toros de Pamplona at a Glance#
Address: Plaza de Toros de Pamplona, Calle Carlos III, s/n, 31001 Pamplona, Spain
Website: https://www.plazadetorosdepamplona.com
Hours: Museum and tours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-2:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm (varies by season); arena events per festival schedule
Admission: General admission for events varies; arena museum visits approx. €6-€10 (seasonal)
About Plaza de Toros de Pamplona#
Plaza de Toros de Pamplona is the principal bullring in Pamplona, Navarre, and the venue for bullfighting events associated with the city’s San Fermín festival.
The arena stages bullfights during the festival season and other programmed events, and it serves as the terminus for the annual running of the bulls that takes place through the city streets. Spectator seating surrounds the circular sand arena and is designed to accommodate large audiences.
The current bullring building dates to the early 20th century and has been the city’s principal taurine venue through the modern era, closely linked to Pamplona’s annual festivities.
The bullring is located in central Pamplona within the city of Pamplona-Iruña in Navarre, Spain.
- Opening and festival role: Opened in 1922 and is the main bullring used during Pamplona’s annual San Fermín festival, which features the running of the bulls ending at the ring.
- Capacity: Holds roughly 19,000 spectators, accommodating large crowds for bullfights and other public events.
How to Get to Plaza de Toros de Pamplona#
The bullring is within walking distance of Pamplona’s old town. From Pamplona-Sanga station it’s about a 25-30 minute walk or a short taxi ride. Several local bus lines serve stops near Plaza del Castillo; from the old town follow signs toward Calle Carlos III and the bullring.
Tips for Visiting Plaza de Toros de Pamplona#
- If attending the San Fermín encierro (running of the bulls), sign up for an official briefing and arrive very early-access points close.
- Visit outside festival dates to tour the bullring museum and see the arena without crowds; guided tours are often available in Spanish and English.
- Avoid the southern stands if looking for shade in midday sun; the main façade and central seats are more exposed to the elements.
Best Time to Visit Plaza de Toros de Pamplona#
July's San Fermín is the landmark's most famous, frenetic moment. For calmer visits, late spring or autumn is best.
Weather & Climate near Plaza de Toros de Pamplona#
Plaza de Toros de Pamplona's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (844 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 40 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 21° | 49 mm | some cloud | 75% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 48 mm | some cloud | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
