Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers questions frequently. In Arroyo de la Miel are burned "juas", paper dolls made from old rags. Theres still plenty of places you can go to celebrate San Juan and you may still even make it onto the beach (if you count sitting in a Chiringuito, the beach). //-->. > being the word. Make sure to take a warm layer with you, as although Spanish nights are typically very warm by this time of year, youd be surprised at how chilly it can get on the coast. Some people celebrate with family, some with friends, and some make new friends on the beach, but theres always food, drink and music involved. The San Juan festival has its roots in a pagan celebration to mark the start of summer, writes Livia Cockerell. var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0]; to get trip updates and message other travellers. People might burn something old to represent a new start, swim in the ocean to purify their soul, or drink from fountains, which some believe take on magical healing properties on the night. Anantara By the Sea Beach Club San Juan Circus Party. })(document, 'script', '//aff.bstatic.com/static/affiliate_base/js/flexiproduct.js'); We are flying out on Friday morning for 14 days bring it on! As well as the bonfires that burn continuously, there are also muecos or dolls that are burnt. I understand it will start before we get there, but will there still be stuff going on worth attending after the 26th? How Do I Get From Malaga Airport To? [CDATA[// >