San Juan by region
Mediterranean coast
Alicante with its cremà of monumental bonfires, but coastal villages offer midnight swims without the crowds. Altea, Jávea, Dénia. In Catalonia, the revetlles with San Juan cakes.
Galicia: A Noite Meiga
The night of the witches. Bonfires on beaches and in villages, queimadas, magical herbs. Villages like Ribadeo, Finisterre, Combarro live the most vibrant Celtic tradition on the Peninsula.
Basque Country: San Juan Suak
Bonfires in every neighbourhood, traditional dances, txistorra sausage and cider. Villages like Bermeo, Lekeitio, Hondarribia keep the fiesta with local flavour.
Soria: the fire walk
San Pedro Manrique, where locals walk barefoot over hot coals. A unique tradition declared of National Tourist Interest.
Tip: The night of 23-24 June is the main one. Arrive early to find a spot near the bonfires. Bring something to sit on and a picnic: it's a long night.