A night of fire
Sant Joan is one of the most magical nights of the year; the symbolism is decisive on this night of bonfires and regeneration. Experience Sant Joan in Barcelona!
Fire and firecrackers
There is one thing you can't get rid of in Sant Joan. Everything related to fires, bonfires, firecrackers and pyrotechnics in general; it's something you either like or don't like. There is no middle ground because nobody is indifferent to the explosion of light and colour, but also of noise and little scares that these incendiary devices provoke. As in other parts of the country, we love everything related to fire here in Catalonia.
If you're wondering what are the best things to do at Sant Joan in Barcelona, the answer is undoubtedly to take advantage of the city's wide range of cultural events on this special day: 23-24 June. Celebrating Sant Joan in Barcelona as a local also means understanding where the tradition comes from: Sant Joan is a pagan festival that originated to celebrate the solstice and that, later, Catholicism moved it back a couple of days to coincide with the date of birth of Saint John the Baptist.
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If you're wondering what are the best things to do at Sant Joan in Barcelona, the answer is undoubtedly to take advantage of the city's wide range of cultural events on this special day: 23-24 June. Celebrating Sant Joan in Barcelona as a local also means understanding where the tradition comes from: Sant Joan is a pagan festival that originated to celebrate the solstice and that, later, Catholicism moved it back a couple of days to coincide with the date of birth of Saint John the Baptist.
Out on the beach
Living in Sant Joan as an ex-pat in Barcelona for the first time can be a bit confusing because if no one explains what's happening, it seems like the whole city has turned to witchcraft. The verbena is a very magical day indeed: people flock to Barcelona's beaches with friends and family to light small bonfires or take part in larger ones, to take purifying baths at midnight, burn away bad memories, and make way for new energy.
On the city's beaches, however, plenty of people go there to drink and leave everything dirty: something to bear in mind. If you've ever wondered how people celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona, it's also by eating (as always): the coca de Sant Joan, a flat sweet dessert with a brioche texture, originally with pine nuts, which will delight young and old alike. Remember to order it, or you'll run out!
On the city's beaches, however, plenty of people go there to drink and leave everything dirty: something to bear in mind. If you've ever wondered how people celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona, it's also by eating (as always): the coca de Sant Joan, a flat sweet dessert with a brioche texture, originally with pine nuts, which will delight young and old alike. Remember to order it, or you'll run out!
The most magical night
Where do ex-pats go in Barcelona for Sant Joan? The best thing to do is to get a group of local friends to invite you to experience an unforgettable Sant Joan; it's a unique experience that will stick with you. If you have pets, you'll want to go home to be with them because they don't usually like so hear much noise and firecrackers going on. But if that's not your case... the most magical night awaits you.
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Sant Joan is one of the most magical nights of the year; the symbolism is decisive on this night of bonfires and regeneration. Experience Sant Joan in Barcelona!
Fire and firecrackers
There is one thing you can't get rid of in Sant Joan. Everything related to fires, bonfires, firecrackers and pyrotechnics in general; it's something you either like or don't like. There is no middle ground because nobody is indifferent to the explosion of light and colour, but also of noise and little scares that these incendiary devices provoke. As in other parts of the country, we love everything related to fire here in Catalonia.
If you're wondering what are the best things to do at Sant Joan in Barcelona, the answer is undoubtedly to take advantage of the city's wide range of cultural events on this special day: 23-24 June. Celebrating Sant Joan in Barcelona as a local also means understanding where the tradition comes from: Sant Joan is a pagan festival that originated to celebrate the solstice and that, later, Catholicism moved it back a couple of days to coincide with the date of birth of Saint John the Baptist.
Find your room in Barcelona
If you're wondering what are the best things to do at Sant Joan in Barcelona, the answer is undoubtedly to take advantage of the city's wide range of cultural events on this special day: 23-24 June. Celebrating Sant Joan in Barcelona as a local also means understanding where the tradition comes from: Sant Joan is a pagan festival that originated to celebrate the solstice and that, later, Catholicism moved it back a couple of days to coincide with the date of birth of Saint John the Baptist.
Out on the beach
Living in Sant Joan as an ex-pat in Barcelona for the first time can be a bit confusing because if no one explains what's happening, it seems like the whole city has turned to witchcraft. The verbena is a very magical day indeed: people flock to Barcelona's beaches with friends and family to light small bonfires or take part in larger ones, to take purifying baths at midnight, burn away bad memories, and make way for new energy.
On the city's beaches, however, plenty of people go there to drink and leave everything dirty: something to bear in mind. If you've ever wondered how people celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona, it's also by eating (as always): the coca de Sant Joan, a flat sweet dessert with a brioche texture, originally with pine nuts, which will delight young and old alike. Remember to order it, or you'll run out!
On the city's beaches, however, plenty of people go there to drink and leave everything dirty: something to bear in mind. If you've ever wondered how people celebrate Sant Joan in Barcelona, it's also by eating (as always): the coca de Sant Joan, a flat sweet dessert with a brioche texture, originally with pine nuts, which will delight young and old alike. Remember to order it, or you'll run out!
The most magical night
Where do ex-pats go in Barcelona for Sant Joan? The best thing to do is to get a group of local friends to invite you to experience an unforgettable Sant Joan; it's a unique experience that will stick with you. If you have pets, you'll want to go home to be with them because they don't usually like so hear much noise and firecrackers going on. But if that's not your case... the most magical night awaits you.
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