San Juan Night on the Costa Blanca, Spain: the magic of fire in Torrevieja

Spain is a country of festivities! Every fiesta is held here in a big way - noisy, bright, and with a soul. But the holiday of San Juan (La Noche de San Juan), which is celebrated annually from 23 to 24 June, can charge anyone with its atmosphere. It is magic! And you can especially feel it on the Costa Blanca, in Torrevieja.

What is San Juan?

San Juan is a holiday known since pre-Christian times. On the day of the summer solstice people thanked the sun for light and power (like the Slavic night of Ivan Kupala, but on the beach and with fireworks). And only in the IV-V centuries AD renamed the holiday of John the Baptist, his birth according to the Bible falls on 24 June. However, the essence remained the same: it is a night of purification, renewal and fulfilment of wishes.

Spaniards believe: on this day you can rewrite your life from scratch. To do this, you need to jump over a bonfire, the fire will burn all the bad things. Then - take a dip in the sea and the water will bring good luck and health. And the most important thing is to make a wish at midnight and it will come true!

How is the holiday of San Juan in Spain?

The main action is at night. In the evening the beaches turn into a big open-air party. Bonfires, music, dancing, fireworks and the aroma of roast meat. According to Spanish traditions, it is more correct to fry sardines, but meat is good too. Go to the beach with families, with friends. With food, drinks and plaids.

San Juan in Torrevieja: a special atmosphere

In general, this holiday rattles all over Spain, but in coastal cities - especially. And Torrevieja is one of these cities.

Here on the night of San Juan the sea, sky, fire and emotions of thousands of people come together. The centre of events are the beaches of La Mata, Los Locos, Del Cura and Los Náufragos. It is here that the main action of the magical and unforgettable night of San Juan will take place and locals and tourists from small to large flock here.

Every year the City Hall of Torrevieja (Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja) provides firewood for the bonfires. Traditionally, the city council also organises concerts or DJ sets, and sometimes a fire show.

Why visit San Juan in Torrevieja?

If you are planning a holiday in Spain in June - it is worth getting to this date. The San Juan Festival is a colourful event and an opportunity to touch the real Spanish culture and feel the soul of the city.

For those who dream of living in Spain or buying property on the Costa Blanca - a great reason to come, feel the atmosphere, talk to locals, see how Torrevieja lives beyond the tourist brochures. Unvarnished - but with lights in your eyes.

And if you are already here, participation in the holiday is a must! And let this night be the start of something new and warm.

Live like the locals. With faith in the best - and barefoot in the sand.

San Juan in Torrevieja is about freedom, about the joy of life and about the fact that real happiness is often in simple things: a bonfire, the sea, close people, a wish. And may it come true.