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The shortest night of the year has arrived and is the most eagerly awaited by many: the \u2018<\/span>v\u00edspera de Sant Joan<\/span><\/b>\u2019; in English: the <\/span>Saint John\u2019s Eve<\/span><\/b>. With <\/span>bonfires<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>fireworks<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>parties<\/span><\/b>, families and friends gather in the streets and on the beaches of different Catalan towns to celebrate the <\/span>summer solstice<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Barcelona<\/span><\/b> this celebration is lived to the fullest, celebrated in different ways in each town, but always with common elements such as <\/span>fire<\/span><\/b>, music and, above all, laughter with your loved ones.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to celebrate the <\/span>Sant Joan festival<\/span><\/b> on Catalan Coast, we recommend that you travel with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, available from <\/span>Barcelona airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Barcelona port<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Reus airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. Remember that you can book your transfer up to <\/span>24 hours in advance<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>eve of Sant Joan<\/span><\/b>, celebrated on <\/span>the night of 23rd to 24th June<\/span><\/b>, is one of Catalonia’s most emblematic festivities, mixing pagan and Christian traditions. The festival has its roots in ancient rituals marking the summer solstice, a time when many cultures honoured the sun, fire and the fertility of the earth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Fire still takes centre stage as a symbol of purification and renewal. Tradition says that <\/span>burning old objects<\/span><\/b> in the bonfire helps to leave the past behind and attract good luck. <\/span><\/p>\n Water also plays a key role; many take the opportunity to <\/span>bathe in the sea<\/span><\/b>, believing that water has healing properties on this night.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another important element is the \u2018<\/span>Flama del Canig\u00f3<\/span><\/b>\u2019, the protagonist responsible for lighting hundreds of bonfires all over Catalonia, the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands. This flame is kept all year round in the <\/span>Castellet de Perpiny\u00e0<\/span><\/b> and, on 22 June, it is taken to the <\/span>top of Canig\u00f3<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As for traditional food and drink, the \u2018<\/span>coca de Sant Joan<\/span><\/b>\u2019, accompanied by a good glass of <\/span>cava<\/span><\/b>, is a must at dinner on this night. <\/span><\/p>\n The \u2018coca de Sant Joan\u2019 has a long tradition, and it is said that its original round shape symbolised the sun’s disc at the summer solstice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Vispera-de-San-Juan-1.png” alt=”Sant Joan Eve Catalonia” title_text=”Sant Joan Eve Catalonia” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If you want to experience this tradition in Catalonia, remember that with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, you can travel to different locations in the region from <\/span>Barcelona airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Barcelona port<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Reus airport<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Catalan capital is getting ready for this special night. From <\/span>bonfires<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>firework displays<\/span><\/b>, to <\/span>popular dinners<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>concerts<\/span><\/b>, to <\/span>dancing with \u2018Diables\u2019<\/span><\/b> and beasts<\/span><\/b>, the different neighbourhoods of Barcelona celebrate the eve of Sant Joan in a variety of ways.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In <\/span>Pla\u00e7a Sant Jaume<\/span><\/b>, in the <\/span>Sants district<\/span><\/b>, the traditional \u2018Flama del Canig\u00f3\u2019 arrives and is welcomed by the <\/span>Giants<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>City\u2019s Eagle<\/span><\/b> to the rhythm of the <\/span>song \u2018Muntanyes del Canig\u00f3\u2019<\/span><\/b>. The event culminates with the collection of the flame by the representatives of each neighbourhood, who then light the bonfires that will illuminate the whole city.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tonight, <\/span>beaches<\/span><\/b> such as <\/span>Barceloneta<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Sant Sebasti\u00e0<\/span><\/b>, receive a wave of people eager to spend a fun night, with family or friends, around a bonfire, eating \u2018coca de Sant Joan\u2019 and enjoying the music offered by the beach bars.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On Costa Brava, the night of Sant Joan is a mixture of tradition and festivity, where fire, music and community come together to welcome the summer in a magical and memorable way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Vispera-de-San-Juan-2.png” alt=”bonfires Costa Dorada Costa Brava Barcelona” title_text=”bonfires Costa Dorada Costa Brava Barcelona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Traditionally, in coastal towns such as <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Blanes<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Calella de Mar<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Pineda de Mar<\/span><\/b>, people gather with their loved ones on the beaches. These are dominated by bonfires and fireworks, which create an incredible spectacle over the sea. Families and friends get together for evening picnics and enjoy a glass of cava while watching the lights reflect on the water.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In <\/span>Lloret de Mar<\/span><\/b>, the epicentre of <\/span>nightlife<\/span><\/b> on Costa Brava, the bars and nightclubs are full of young people looking to enjoy the night until dawn.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In <\/span>Girona<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>popular neighbourhood<\/span><\/b> dinners<\/span><\/b> and live music are organised in various parts of the city. Beforehand, in the <\/span>Vista Alegre neighbourhood<\/span><\/b>, representatives from each neighbourhood will gather to collect the \u2018Flama del Canig\u00f3\u2019. During the afternoon, there will be different activities such as the <\/span>\u2018Diables\u2019 dance <\/span><\/b>and<\/span> \u2018batucada\u2019<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Costa Dorada shines with its own light during the eve of Sant Joan, offering unique celebrations in each town. In <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, fire, music and \u2018<\/span>castells<\/span><\/b>\u2019 are the stars of the festival. <\/span><\/p>\n The arrival of the \u2018Flama del Canig\u00f3\u2019 at the <\/span>Serrallo<\/span><\/b> marks the start of a spectacular <\/span>fire parade<\/span><\/b> that culminates in the lighting of bonfires and open-air dances.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Reus<\/span><\/b>, for its part, is the <\/span>collection point<\/span><\/b>Why do we celebrate the night of Sant Joan?\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
A night celebrated intensely in Barcelona<\/h2>\n
On Costa Brava, the night of Sant Joan is lived to the fullest\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Costa Dorada is not far behind<\/h2>\n