Episode 39 | San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls

Ernest Hemingway placed Pamplona on the world map with The Sun Also Rises. His spotlight on the Running of the Bulls and the Festival of San Fermín planted a seed for a global fascination with the celebration, now considered one of the most popular festivals in the world.

The vibe, ambience, atmosphere of the city is contagious to whomever is in town for the events. And the party continues for 8 days!

From the "Chupinazo" marking the inaugural ceremony until the singing of "Pobre de mí" at midnight on the last day, you can have a life-changing experience!

Francisco shares his expert tips and hints on what to do, where to go, and how to behave in case you decide to make participate. Get caught up in his passion for this event that happens in his hometown.

Enjoy this chapter, Amigos!

In this episode of Spanish Loops, Francisco and Jorge chat about San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls, which is finally being celebrated with full gusto after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic.


Fran Glaría and Jorge Román are expert tour guides that cover Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar. Having worked extensively with Rick Steves, and increasing their social media presence during the pandemic, the gents have now branched out into the world of podcasting.

Passionate about the Iberian Peninsula, its people and traditions, Fran and Jorge seek to amuse, educate and instill a desire for listeners to visit in person and soak it all in.

A specialist on Spain in general and more specifically The Basque country of Northern Spain, Pamplona and the Running of the Bulls, you can find Fran on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and via his website

Search out more information on Jorge, his business Traveling with Jorge and his passion for Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar on his website , on Facebook and Instagram

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