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I am excited to begin my first Camino this summer (2024). I am locked in to my time period and will be headed out of St Jean on the morning of July 4th. That puts me arriving in Pamplona on the afternoon of July 6th which is the beginning and most popular part of the festival. My concern is where to stay. Obviously I don’t need to stay in the city but the surrounding areas are booked up and/or are charging way more than I can afford. I believe many of the Albergues are not even open during that time. Any advice of where to stay or a schedule that puts me further from the city? Any advice from people who may have walked during the same period in 2023 would be much appreciated.
Yes, that is what I am hoping to do, but I haven’t been able to get in touch with them to see about booking (maybe too early?). I have tried email and a message on WhatsApp but nothing back yet.Maybe you could stay at Trinidad de Arre, about 4.5km before you reach Pamplona. It's a wonderful place, full of history that has had a hostel for pilgrims since the 12th C. quite basic but comfortable. Then walk through the city early morning when it's a little quieter. I have stayed at Trinidad de Arre but not during San Fermin.
I stayed in Trinidad de Arres during San Fermin in 2016. I didn't have a reservation but just walked there from Zubiri and they had room. (Actually, I walked a little further to another albergue that was full with reservations and then walked back to Trinidad de Arre. I think, in the end, it was a better choice than whatever that albergue was that was full.).Maybe you could stay at Trinidad de Arre, about 4.5km before you reach Pamplona. It's a wonderful place, full of history that has had a hostel for pilgrims since the 12th C. quite basic but comfortable. Then walk through the city early morning when it's a little quieter. I have stayed at Trinidad de Arre but not during San Fermin.
While I did not walk in 2023, I know the terrain quite well, and also the time period you specify. You have very helpful replies above.I am excited to begin my first Camino this summer (2024). I am locked in to my time period and will be headed out of St Jean on the morning of July 4th. That puts me arriving in Pamplona on the afternoon of July 6th which is the beginning and most popular part of the festival. My concern is where to stay. Obviously I don’t need to stay in the city but the surrounding areas are booked up and/or are charging way more than I can afford. I believe many of the Albergues are not even open during that time. Any advice of where to stay or a schedule that puts me further from the city? Any advice from people who may have walked during the same period in 2023 would be much appreciated.
Yes indeed! I attended in 2022 and my friend and I actually ran! It quite nerve wracking (I am not the particularly brave type!). Saw a few people get hurt but not too serious!I walked through Pamplona during San Fermín in 2017. I stayed in Larrasoaña then Cizur Menor. Unfortunately, there is now only one albergue there, with 27 beds, and they don't accept reservations. In nearby Cizur Mayor there are several hotels, but I imagine that their rates will be sky high during San Fermín.
The albergue in Zariquiegui does accept reservations, and has 26 beds.
I can't emphasis how big the crowds will be when walking through Pamplona. If you are claustrophobic or just don't like to be around huge crowds I would find a way to walk around.
It's definitely a carnival atmosphere, and it was fun to see everyone dressed in the traditional white with red accents.
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Thanks for the Albergue San Andrés suggestion, I will look into that. Appreciate your help!I walked through Pamplona during San Fermín in 2017. I stayed in Larrasoaña then Cizur Menor. Unfortunately, there is now only one albergue there, with 27 beds, and they don't accept reservations. In nearby Cizur Mayor there are several hotels, but I imagine that their rates will be sky high during San Fermín.
The albergue in Zariquiegui does accept reservations, and has 26 beds.
I can't emphasis how big the crowds will be when walking through Pamplona. If you are claustrophobic or just don't like to be around huge crowds I would find a way to walk around.
It's definitely a carnival atmosphere, and it was fun to see everyone dressed in the traditional white with red accents.
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What a memory to have! Glad you survived it lol!Yes indeed! I attended in 2022 and my friend and I actually ran! It quite nerve wracking (I am not the particularly brave type!). Saw a few people get hurt but not too serious!
It’s a total 24 hrs event! I arrived off the night bus from Valencia at 0700 and whilst walking to hotel there were many revellers still out.
It’s amazing how soon after the run the barricades are removed and the town gets in full party swing!
I bought a costume (beret etc) and it was quite an occasion!
We got to Pamplona after leaving from Larrasoaña in the morning just as they were hosing down the streets from the prior night's partying.We have been to Pamplona the day after San Fermín ended…everyone looked absolutely exhausted lol
Very basic, run by nuns of the Order of Malta, one of my favourite stays on my CF (despite my usual reservation of OMG what is this place I'm going to hate it). The church is literally 20 yards across the yard and has armchairs in so you can just go and sit in comfort in there. Wonderful new bar/restaurant in the newer part of town, and another beautiful old church that overlooks Pamplona itself both 5min walk away. Then of course Alto del Perdon in the sunrise the next day - it's the stuff Camino dreams are made of.I stayed in Larrasoaña then Cizur Menor. Unfortunately, there is now only one albergue there, with 27 beds, and they don't accept reservations.
This link will lead to lots of information about the Order of Malta.Very basic, run by nuns of the Order of Malta, one of my favourite stays on my CF (despite my usual reservation of OMG what is this place I'm going to hate it). The church is literally 20 yards across the yard and has armchairs in so you can just go and sit in comfort in there. Wonderful new bar/restaurant in the newer part of town, and another beautiful old church that overlooks Pamplona itself both 5min walk away. Then of course Alto del Perdon in the sunrise the next day - it's the stuff Camino dreams are made of.View attachment 162651View attachment 162650View attachment 162648View attachment 162649View attachment 162652
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