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Spain-simply surprising
If you are in search of the perfect holiday destination, Spain can be the one that can surprise you. It is a country in which the spectacular bullfights mingle with the passionate flamenco dances and which has very diverse landscapes that resemble both the north west of Africa and the typical European green hills.
The exquisite diversity of the country is reflected in the language, culture and cuisine of its regions Andalucia, Aragon, Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Madrid.
Festivals or should we say “fiestas”?
A big attraction for tourists is the diversity of festivals. These festivals bring together a spectacle of life, joy, romance and tradition. If there is one thing that Spaniards love, it is their country and their tradition.
The bull running festival in Pamplona attracts many strangers, tourists who come for the adrenaline that marks the beginning of the fiesta in honor of Saint Fermin, the patron of the city.
If you are looking for a demonstration of courage, adrenaline, tradition and fiesta spirit, Pamplona is the right place for you. After the fiesta, you can either visit the city which provides an architectural spectacle or you can relax by visiting the surroundings which offer breathtaking landscapes.
Main sights
For those who wonder what is worth visiting in Pamplona, they will find that the city is outstanding: gothic cathedrals with neoclassical facades, remains of the city walls built in order to resist artillery sieges and baroque architecture present since the eighteenth century with the town hall, the Episcopal palace and a few mansions.
The parks in Pamplona are a very romantic presence, having very wide paths and moderns sculptures; there is even a Japanese garden which stands as proof that Spaniards are able to implement the new into the old in their towns without spoiling the spirit.
Accommodation
The best type of accommodation in Pamplona is in private villas. They are important especially if you are visiting Pamplona during the bull running festival: they have the conditions found in hotels but offer balconies from which you can have easy access to watching the run. In addition to that, they are a lot cheaper.
The villas are luxury properties in which you can feel and taste the country, its savors and fragrances. For example, San Martin de Amescoa is a very welcoming place for accommodation near Pamplona. This wonderful destination should be on your holiday list as it is one that suggests the relationship between the old and the new.