On the night of June 23-24, San Juan is celebrated, a very special festival that is highly relevant in different cities in Spain such as Alicante or Zafra. In each place there are certain traditions and customs, although in all there is a common denominator: bonfires.
Alicante
Alicante is one of the cities where adults and children celebrate the Night of San Juan with special enthusiasm. Also, here is a festival of International Tourist Interest . Numerous bonfires are lit on the beach, and “Monuments” are burned in the center to welcome the summer season. To all this we must add the pyrotechnic show from the hill of Mount Benacantil.
Lanjarón, Granada
On the weekend closest to June 24, the so-called Water and Ham Festival is celebrated. The most important event is the Water Race, which takes place on the Night of San Juan, specifically at 00:00 hours on June 24. All the residents walk a kilometer and a half along the streets of Lanjarón while getting wet with everything they find in their path.
Tenerife
In Tenerife, the night of San Juan is called “San Juanito”. The celebration begins in Punta Hidalgo, where several people collect the figure of the saint. From there they take her to the seashore in the Güigo. There are three ingredients of the party: fireworks, music and bonfires.
Malaga
In the city of Malaga the bonfires of San Juan are lit on the beach, where concerts are also held. The people of Malaga have a habit of throwing what are known as “júas”, rag dolls with which they claim different social issues.
Ciutadella, Menorca
In Ciutadella, on the island of Menorca, the Night of San Juan coincides with its patron, which is why it is such an important festival. In addition to the fireworks and bonfires, the horses are the real stars. The horsemen make them jump among the people as a symbol of nobility and power.
San Juan de la Canal, Cantabria
And finally, on the beach of San Juan de la Canal the arrival of summer is celebrated in style, with music, bonfires and fireworks. There are many people who stay here all night and stay to watch the sunrise .
