The best bulls are brought to Pamplona to ensure a high standard. Top ranches such as Cebada Gago, Miura, Domecq or Jandilla come back year after year to make the bullfight an exciting event.
If a ranch is contracted to provide bulls for the encierro and the corrida it is a mark of prestige, although it also involves a great responsibility. Millions of eyes will see the bulls and a wide range of opinions will be expressed on them.
Certain ranches have always been considered to have certain characteristics when it comes to the bravery of their bulls. Almost everyone knows that the Miura are dangerous and strong, but noble in the bullring; the Cebada Gago are dangerous because they are quick-tempered; the bulls of Jandilla are the boldest, and they always bring passion and drama to the bull run. If you would like to see the bulls close up, they can be seen in the corralillos del gas during the fiesta of San Fermín. Ask about visiting hours in the Tourist Office. (Year 2010: from 4 to 13 July, from 11:00 to 13:30 and from 16:30 to 20:30. Price adults: € 3).
All together, it is one of the most universal fiestas and the one that unleashes the strongest range of emotions.
