Things to do in Pamplona
![The Taconera Gardens, an oasis in Pamplona The Taconera Gardens, an oasis in Pamplona](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/jardines-de-taconera.jpg)
The Taconera Gardens, an oasis in Pamplona
Designed in 1830, these are the city’s oldest and most emblematic gardens, which have retained their original Romantic ambience.
![Yamaguchi Park in Pamplona, a beautiful walk through Japan without leaving Navarre Yamaguchi Park in Pamplona, a beautiful walk through Japan without leaving Navarre](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/parque-yamaguchi-pamplona-4.jpg)
Yamaguchi Park in Pamplona, a beautiful walk through Japan without leaving Navarre
Pamplona’s Yamaguchi Park brings a piece of Japan to the middle of the city thanks to the pagoda in the lake and its cherry trees.
![San Fermín, the festival that brings the world to Pamplona San Fermín, the festival that brings the world to Pamplona](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/san-fermin-pamplona-4.jpg)
San Fermín, the festival that brings the world to Pamplona
Each July, Pamplona celebrates the co-patron of Navarre with one of the most exciting and spectacular festivals in the world.
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Pintxos, or small finger foods, in Pamplona, much more than a fast food option
Going out for pintxos in Pamplona is a fantastic idea and a great way to enjoy the ingredients of a cuisine that is among the most diverse, nutritious, and tasty in Spain.
![Typical Navarran food from the vegetable gardens, the mountains and the distant seas Typical Navarran food from the vegetable gardens, the mountains and the distant seas](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/comida-tiipica-navarra-12.jpg)
Typical Navarran food from the vegetable gardens, the mountains and the distant seas
Diverse, nutritious, very fresh, sometimes light and sometimes hearty: typical Navarran food is full of (excellent) recipes so that you can enjoy the region’s best products at any time of the year.
![Roncesvalles, gateway to the Way of St James Roncesvalles, gateway to the Way of St James](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roncesvalles-4.jpg)
Roncesvalles, gateway to the Way of St James
This historic village at the top of the Navarran Pyrenees is the gateway into Spain along the French Way to Santiago de Compostela.
![Pamplona’s Plaza del Ayuntamiento: where “El Chupinazo” is launched and the Sanfermines sing “Pobre de mí” Pamplona’s Plaza del Ayuntamiento: where “El Chupinazo” is launched and the Sanfermines sing “Pobre de mí”](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plaza-ayuntamiento-pamplona-2.jpg)
Pamplona’s Plaza del Ayuntamiento: where “El Chupinazo” is launched and the Sanfermines sing “Pobre de mí”
Each July, thousands of people gather in Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Pamplona to mark the beginning of the Festival of San Fermín, and later to bring the festival to a close.
![Magdalena Bridge, where pilgrims enter Pamplona Magdalena Bridge, where pilgrims enter Pamplona](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/puente-de-la-magdalena.jpg)
Magdalena Bridge, where pilgrims enter Pamplona
Magdalena Bridge is one of the oldest and most beautiful in Pamplona, and was the entrance historically used by pilgrims walking the Way of St James.
![Travelling to Pamplona with children, eight unique child-friendly plans Travelling to Pamplona with children, eight unique child-friendly plans](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/viajar-con-ninos-a-pamplona-3.jpg)
Travelling to Pamplona with children, eight unique child-friendly plans
Travelling to Pamplona with children is an incredible opportunity to do the children’s bull run and enjoy its large parks and gardens plus the Citadel.
![Travelling to Pamplona with friends for the Festival of San Fermín, or at any other time of the year Travelling to Pamplona with friends for the Festival of San Fermín, or at any other time of the year](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/planes-amigos-pamplona.jpg)
Travelling to Pamplona with friends for the Festival of San Fermín, or at any other time of the year
A guide to plans for enjoying Pamplona with friends for a weekend or during the festival of San Fermín.