Unacceptable behaviour

One thing you mustn't do is to mix in or get out of hand with the people who are working. A dim view is taken. While the general public are good-humoured and in holiday spirits, there are also a lot of people who are working. The barmen, for example, have to be let do their work, the municipal workers, the garbage collectors, the men at the bull-running and many others. They all contribute to keeping the show going for us. Show them the respect they deserve.

Bullying or any kind of hooligan behaviour is out of order. It's incredible how few fights break out considering the crowds that invade the city. It's not a place to act the hard man in. A poor view is taken of any of that kind of "macho" behaviour.

Nor is "macho" behaviour acceptable in any way when it comes to the sexes. In San Fermin the same freedoms apply as anywhere else. However "high" you might be, you can't go round touching anyone up without asking their permission first. Just try it and you'll soon realize your mistake when the fists start flying.

Keep your hands off the animals too. Even the heifers who are in the bullring to be played with, should not be physically touched. The crowd turn on the culprits with a vengeance when this happens.

Obviously, damage to public or indeed, private property is clearly out of order.

While there is a certain tolerance for garbage misdemeanors, for example, throwing litter and such, you can't go round the streets overturning garbage in the street. Nor depositing it in bars - something we have seen happen ! Nor should you think you can go to the toilet any old place you want. There are plenty of public urinals available all round the town.

In short, remember the golden rule - If it's all good clean fun, almost anything goes!