La Perla was Hemingway's hotel of choice when he stayed in Pamplona during the fiesta season. Recently refurbished, the stunning decor is in keeping with its striking original belle epoque style.

Despite the luxurious nature of the establishment, the staff were happy for us to just walk in and enjoy a drink in the basement bar, so we could further imagine the place in Hemingway's time. The charming bartender made us a house special, a whisky and champagne cocktail, and told us stories about the seven unmarried sisters who used to run the restaurant.

www.granhotellaperla.com

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Eduardo Chillida is a much-loved Basque son and his sculpture can be enjoyed at many locations in the region, including the breathtaking Wind Comb work, which looks out to sea on the edge of La Concha. But it is also well worth a trip to the Chillida-Lexu sculpture park, which is a short drive outside the city.

Chillida and his wife bought the estate the park lies on in the eighties, restoring the 16th century farmhouse on the grounds and eventually turning the gardens into an outdoor museum.

Today, posthumously, it remains a site for fans to come and observe the artist's vision. The stark realist sculptures set on the green Basque landscape is quite a sight to behold.

www.museuochillidaleku.com

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We dined in the ground floor restaurant and had the great value tasting menu of five enormous courses. Located in an iconic, modern building on the banks of the river close to where it meets the sea.

www.restaurantekursaal.com

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