June 23rd - Saint John's Eve

Saint John's Eve is a big event everywhere in Catalonia. The night of the summer solstice is a night of magic and fire.

In many villages and some Barcelona traditional neighborhoods people will lit big fires (jump accross for good luck). It's the night of fireworks and powder. People will organize dinners that will end with cava (local sparkling wine) toasts and the traditional Saint John's desert: coca of all kinds (pine nuts, glazed fruits, cream, lardons...) yummy!


There will be lots of macro-parties and late-night dancing in clubs (we could compare it to New Year's Eve). If you stay up until the sunrise, then you must bath in the sea for more good luck. And after that, finish the night eating churros and hot chocolate (you'll find bars in la Rambla and the Old Town will be open around 6-7am).

To find ideas on what to do for that night, check out the day newspapers: usually La Vanguardi and El Periodico publish nice listings (and ask the receptionist of your hotel to translate it for you!). And if you are planning to go out for dinner... remember to get your reservation ASAP!!!!

Enjoy the beggining of the summer!