Bonfires of Saint John (Spanish: Hogueras de San Juan, Valenciano: Fogueres de Sant Joan, Galician: Noite de San Xoán) is a popular festival celebrated around 24 June Saint John's day. San Juan is celebrated with bonfires on the beach, lasting all night through the night of the 23rd. At midnight everyone rushes into the sea to symbolise the baptisms by John the Baptist. The theory is that you wash your feet in the sea to cleanse your sins. There is also the tradition of jumping the bonfire, to burn away your sins.

The Night of San Juan is a celebration that is usually held on the beach with roaring bonfires, drink, food, and friends. It can be a memorable, almost surrealistic scene and one that needs to be experienced. So where are the best places to celebrate San Juan in Marbella? i-Marbella recommends:

Sylt Beach Club in Las Chapas

Sylt is inviting you all to come and celebrate the night of San Juan on Monday, 23rd of June, on the beach. Live performance by K:Miss & The Soulbelle and there is also an option to pay €20 for unlimited sardines! Come enjoy the bonfire, drinks and good food all night in Sylt beach club.

Sylt Marbella, located on the beach of Las Chapas, one of the best beaches on the Costa del Sol, revisits the German island of Sylt, that is known as natural paradise of dunes and crystal clear waters.  Decorated with a natural and unique style, you can enjoy a fresh, delicious cocktails, always accompanied by excellent music and good atmosphere. 

Address:

Exit Andalucia Lab

Urbanizacion Lunamar, S/N

Carretera Nacional 340, Km 189,6

29604 Marbella, Spain

Contact: +34 649 03 83 52

syltmarbella@gmail.com

www.syltmarbella.com

San Juan in Sala by the Sea restaurant

The newly opened Sala by the Sea invites all the guests to celebrate San Juan in a beautiful restaurant by the sea. Open day and night, La Sala by the Sea will offer diners La Sala’s signature dishes fused with a Thai twist. Also La Sala Rewards customers get 10% discount when dining at La Sala by the Sea after 8pm book now reservations@lasalabythesea.com

Address:

Urbanización Nueva Andalucía Villa Marina, 

29660 Marbella, Spain  

Contact:  + 34 952 813 882

www.lasalabythesea.com

Bonfires of San Juan in Del Mar

Celebrate the shortest night of the year with an exceptional set menu, the traditional bonfire by the sea and live chill our flamenco music by Gitane. Also, expect a fireworks finale! Special San Juan Menu served from 8pm for €55, drinks not included. 

Address:

Puente Romano Beach Resort

Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n,

Marbella 

Reservations: 952 820 900/ 630 962 852

www.puenteromano.com

San Juan Party at MC Beach 

Marbella Club Hotel is holding their legendary San Juan party at the beautiful MC Beach. The MC Beach is the ultimate in style: sun beds, music to chill to, blues and whites melting together in the reflections of the waves. What wish will be granted on this magical night? Don´t forget to reserve your spot!

Address:

Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, 

29600 Marbella, Spain

Contact: +34 95 282 2211

hotel@marbellaclub.com

www.marbellaclub.com