Pamplona’s old town, or Casco Antiguo, is a tight weave of narrow streets that still carry the weight of centuries. The cobblestones are worn smooth by time, and the buildings lean in close—stone, timber, and iron balconies layered with history. It’s a place where you don’t just walk; you trace the outlines of a city that’s been lived in deeply.

Calle Estafeta is one of the most iconic of these streets—not just for the running of the bulls during San Fermín, but for its everyday rhythm. Bars and shops line the way, locals duck in and out, and the scent of pintxos and coffee drifts through open doors. Around Plaza del Castillo, often called the city’s “living room,” the pace slows. People sit, talk, watch. It’s not a performance—it’s just life, unfolding in public.