Bull Breeds & Ganaderías

Cebada Gago Has Gored More Pamplona Runners Than Any Other Ranch. Its Bloodline Is Younger Than the Legend.

The history of Ganaderia Cebada Gago: a Cadiz bloodline rebuilt in 1960 that has gored more Pamplona runners than any other San Fermin ranch.

Navarra & Northern Spain

Pamplona Didn’t Become the Capital of Navarra. Navarra Grew Out of Pamplona.

Festival Culture & Traditions

Muthiko Alaiak Began as a Theater Troupe, and Its Founder Wrote San Fermín’s Anthem

History & Culture

The Castle Where San Ignacio de Loyola Fell in Pamplona No Longer Exists

San Ignacio de Loyola fell in Pamplona in 1521, but the castle he defended no longer exists. The real site, the basilica, and the monument

Pamplona Travel Guide

Pamplona Was Founded Four Times. The Most Recent Was in 1915.

The history of Pamplona is not one continuous story. The city was unmade and refounded four times, from Pompey's camp to the 1915 wall demolition.

Restaurants & Food

Pantxineta Has Two Birthdays, and the Family That Invented It Doesn’t Use the Famous One

Pantxineta has two origin dates and a registered trademark. The real story of the Basque almond tart, and where to find it in Pamplona.

San Fermín Festival

Encierro News: July 5, 2026

Encierro news July 5, 2026: orange heat alert for Pamplona's opening day, 1,000 police reinforcements, 2025 attendance data, Hillmann's 100 run project.

San Fermín Festival

The Best San Fermín Photos Are Taken From Places You Need Permission to Stand

A San Fermin photography guide built on Pamplona's actual rules: where cameras are banned, how the 407 press slots work, and where you can shoot.

July 6, 2026