San Juan in the South: Communities celebrate together the night of fire

Communities along the Axarquia and Costa Tropical coastlines are preparing for San Juan through beach bonfires, fireworks and organised live music events from Tuesday 23 June to Wednesday 24 June. These occasions let residents and visitors honour longstanding customs that centre on fire as a symbol of purification and new beginnings.

Rincon de la Victoria features live music and midnight Jua burning

Rincon de la Victoria stages events across La Cala del Moral and Torre de Benagalbon with music and midnight jua burning on the beaches, a practice that resembles Guy Fawkes night as large fires light at midnight for all to enjoy and effigies are burnt.

Torre del Mar presents concerts at El Copo Beach

Torre del Mar is hosting performances by famous singers at El Copo beach from 8pm onwards with jua burning and fireworks finale that illuminates the shoreline.

Salobreña runs week-long programme with bonfire night

Salobreña offers live entertainment and pyrotechnics around a bonfire on La Charca beach as part of its week-long programme with a procession on 24 June that adds a formal touch to the celebrations.

Almuñecar encourages burning old items for luck

Out with the old, and in with the new. Almuñecar celebrates with bonfires and barbecues on Puerta del Mar and La Herradura where participants burn old items to invite good luck into their lives for the coming period.

Nerja applies strict conditions to bonfire permits

Nerja allows bonfires this year on main beaches yet demands strict adherence to cleanup and quiet rules to keep the events safe and minimise disturbance to residents and wildlife.

Torrox arranges daytime events in main plaza

Torrox is planning for daytime plaza events on Wednesday as part of the San Juan programme to provide options for families avoiding late-night beach activities.

Everyone involved hopes for clear weather to allow full enjoyment of the outdoor activities. Traditions like these strengthen community bonds across the coastal towns and villages of the area.