Why Saint John’s Night and the Summer Solstice Are Closely Connected
Every year, communities across Spain celebrate Saint John’s Night (Noche de San Juan) with bonfires, music and age-old traditions. While many people associate the festival...
Category: Culture & Tradition
The Fire and Magic of San Juan: One of Tenerife’s Most Ancient Traditions
Tonight, beaches, towns and villages across Tenerife will be illuminated by bonfires as people gather to celebrate the Night of San Juan, one of the...
Planning a San Juan Bonfire in Tenerife? Here’s What You Need to Know
San Juan is one of Tenerife’s most popular traditions, with bonfires lighting up beaches, neighbourhoods and towns across the island. But before gathering wood and...
San Pedro Day Takes Centre Stage in El Sauzal’s 2026 Festivities
The main celebration of the Fiestas de San Pedro 2026 takes place on Monday, 29th June, as El Sauzal comes together to honour its patron...
Where to See the San Juan Bonfires in Tenerife 2026 (23 June)
The magical Night of San Juan returns to Tenerife on 23 June 2026, bringing bonfires, live music, fireworks, beach gatherings and centuries-old traditions to towns...
From Farm Shelter to Church Porch: The Unique Alpendes of Icod de los Vinos
Most visitors to Tenerife will walk past them without giving them a second thought. Yet scattered around Icod de los Vinos are several architectural features...
San Juan Festival 2026 in Puerto de la Cruz (22-24 June)
Puerto de la Cruz is preparing for one of its most iconic celebrations as the San Juan Festival 2026 returns with traditional fountain decorations, bonfires,...
Municipal Folklore School End-of-Year Showcase – 21 June 2026
The Municipal Folklore School will celebrate the end of the 2025-2026 academic year with a special showcase on Sunday, 21 June, at the Teatro Cine...
San Juan Holiday Confirmed: 24 June Will Be a Public Holiday in These Tenerife Municipalities
The arrival of summer will bring an extra midweek break for residents in several parts of Spain, as Wednesday, 24 June, the feast day of...
San Juan Night 2026: Bonfires, Beach Celebrations and Summer Traditions Across Tenerife
Few nights are as eagerly anticipated in Tenerife as San Juan, a celebration that combines ancient traditions, community gatherings and the symbolic arrival of summer....