How is the magical festival of San Juan celebrated in 8 places on the Costa Blanca?
How is the magical festival of San Juan celebrated in 8 places on the Costa Blanca?🌴🎇
If you haven’t experienced San Juan on the Costa Blanca, you’re missing out on one of the most beautiful summer festivals! 🎉 Fire, beach, music, bonfires, and midnight swims in the sea.
The Feast of San Juan on the Costa Blanca has pagan roots linked to the summer solstice, and over time it merged with Christian tradition in honor of Saint John the Baptist. It is celebrated by lighting bonfires on beaches and squares, jumping over fires, and bathing in the sea at midnight to attract good luck and leave bad luck behind. Each city celebrates it in its own way, but fire, gunpowder, and the sea are always present on this magical night of June 23rd and 24th.🔥🌊🎆
BOOKING: Exclusive getaway: sleep in a wine barrel
Here are the 8 places where you can live it up 🔥👇
1️⃣ Alicante city – The queen of the party! 👑🎆
Alicante is the most famous city for the Bonfires of San Juan. This festival has been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest. There are enormous monuments, mascletàs, parades, fireworks, and a lively nightlife. Postiguet Beach fills up on the night of the 23rd with bonfires on the sand and ritual baths. If you want to experience the festival in style, Alicante city is the place.🔥🕺🌊
2️⃣ Playa de San Juan – More chill 😎🌊
Although San Juan is located next to Alicante, it has a more relaxed and family-friendly celebration. Bonfires are organized on the beach, and groups of friends and families have picnics and fireworks are held. Perfect if you want something quieter than the center of Alicante, but with a great atmosphere.🔥🍻
3️⃣ Benidorm – To party more 🥳🌃
Benidorm is famous for its international atmosphere and beaches. The San Juan festival isn’t as traditional here as it is in Alicante, but the beach and nightlife are vibrant, with bonfires, fireworks, music, and lots of young people.🎇🍹
BOOKING: E-bike Tour and wine tasting in Fontanars dels Alforins
4️⃣ Denia – Tradition with flow 😍
Denia combines the San Juan festival with its own traditions, with bonfires, street music, beach rituals, and activities for everyone. A great place if you like popular festivals without the hustle and bustle. 🧺🔥⭐
5️⃣ Javea (Xàbia) – Pure charme 🌅
In Javea, ritual, music, and bonfires are combined. There are concerts, firecrackers, a magical parade, and a central bonfire in the town, which is then burned. The Night of the Fires of Sant Joan, celebrated on the night of the 23rd, is a charming and mysterious, deeply Mediterranean evening, held in the incomparable setting of historic Jávea/Xàbia. It is a Festival of Tourist Interest by the Valencian Government.🔥🧘
BOOKING: Paella cooking class in Javea
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6️⃣ Altea – Quiet and magic 🌜💫
Altea celebrates San Juan Night in an intimate and magical way. Ideal for those looking for something more bohemian. It’s not so much about going wild, but rather small bonfires, wishes written on paper, and a nighttime swim. A very “close one cycle and open another” vibe. 🌊📜
7️⃣ Torrevieja – The one from the south with heart 🥰
In the south of the province, Torrevieja celebrates San Juan with family bonfires, fireworks, and music on Playa del Cura. Although less well-known, it retains an authentic and friendly atmosphere.🎇🎶
8️⃣ Calpe – Tradition on the beach with great views ⛱️🔥
In Calpe, San Juan is celebrated with all the Mediterranean flair: bonfires on Arenal Beach, live concerts, fireworks and atmosphere. 🎶🔥
BOOKING: Iberian Ham cutting workshop and tasting in Calpe
👉 Which one are you asking for this year?
You know, grab a towel, something to snack on, write down your wish, and… 🔥 LET’S JUMP THE BONFIRE! 🔥🌊