Calle Estafeta (Encierro Route)
Calle de la Estafeta
The most famous straight stretch of the Running of the Bulls, the longest and narrowest section of the roughly 875 m route.
The bull run route starts from the bull pens on the Santo Domingo slope, passes through Town Hall Square and Calle Mercaderes, turns into Calle Estafeta, and finally enters the bullring. The full route is about 875 m long and takes only two or three minutes to run. Calle Estafeta is about 300 m long, lined with old buildings with colorful balconies and pintxos bars. On ordinary days, you can walk the entire route, where the ground is marked with route signs. During the Running of the Bulls, arrive early to secure a spot or rent a balcony to watch. Taking part in the run is subject to strict rules, so be sure to learn the safety guidelines first.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Plaza del Castillo
- Café Iruña
- Monumento al Encierro
- Plaza de Toros de Pamplona
- Pamplona Cathedral
- Pamplona City Hall
- Church of San Saturnino (San Cernin)
- Church of San Nicolás