San Juan, San Carlos, Talamanca, Figueretas, Santa Gertrudis, San Agustín… Where are you going to spend this 2017 the Night of San Juan in Ibiza?
Magical and unforgettable, Midsummer, the shortest of the yearIt is also one of the most special ones, especially if you are lucky enough to be able to celebrate it in a place like Ibiza.
And it is supposedly this evening is the ideal occasion to do renewal purposes and undertake new projects. For that reason, among the many rituals and legends that accompany this festival that is known here as Nit de Joan Center, the fire as a purifying element, That works for get rid of the old, of what we have left, so that from its ashes they rise again new and wonderful things. Do you dare to try?
Classic rites include making a wish list and burn it in one of the bonfires or "foguerós" to be fulfilled. You can too ask them mentally while jumping over the fires (Calm down, you won't burn!), Ask them while watching the fire, or, in another version, you can give you a bath in the sea at midnight y jump nine waves, preferably on the back. Or you can try a combination of all of them!
Do not miss the chance to try the famous Sant Joan macaroni, a typical Ibicenco dessert very similar to rice with milk but made of pasta, which is typical of these dates. A delight!
The important thing for this magical night that this year is celebrated Friday 23 2017 June is to pass it in good company, so surround yourself with your family or good friends and choose from among the fantastic plans that are organized on the island for you.
-PLAYA DE FIGUERETAS. The beaches of Ibiza town have become in recent years one of the favorite scenarios to enjoy the Night of San Juan. From the 19 hours the Plaza de Julià Verdera welcomes children's games, music and they will share macaroni from San Juan. The night ends with some showy fireworks over the sea.
-TALAMANCA. Another great classic for this evening, where the city of Ibiza has organized a performance of Against Band and tasting of fritters in the area of Ses Figueres, and a performance of Ricardito and Los Latinos and tasting of macaroni from San Juan in the area known as Talamanca.
-SAN JUAN. How could it be otherwise, San Juan is one of the favorite places to celebrate this great night. This year there will be a artistic market from the 21 hours, a music concert of the students of Laura Boned, exhibition and conference at the Cultural Center. At the 22: 30 hours in the square the party begins with a group concert The Brand New Hippies, followed by another of Musicaires Swing Band. Just before midnight there will be a torch lit and puppet show with Fantasy, and 24 hours will light on bonfires so you can skip them and ask for your wishes. As is tradition, there will be party in the town until late with the Djs Javi Box and The Selectors Dj's, animations and performances, audiovisuals and a brutal atmosphere. To know more about the fiestas of San Juan, consult the Holiday Program.
-SANTA GERTRUDIS. In the square of the children's park there is a big party for the whole family. From 19 to 22 hours there will be bouncy castles, at 21 hours popular toast and at 22: 30 hours Fuel Pressure Regulator concert. At the 23: 30 hours the foguerons and from midnight there will be a The Frigolos concert.
-SANTAALIA. The Villa del Río welcomes from the 17: 30 to the 20: 30 hours in the Plaza de Isidoro Macabich children's workshops, traditional Ibizan games, creative painting and children's drawing contest. From the 21 hours there will be concerts of Dr Trapero and Grupo Arteca. And the party culminates at 24 hours with the ignition of the foguerons.
-SAN AGUSTIN. In this beautiful and small town in the San José area the party is organized by the Institut de Estudis Eivissencs, and includes a performance of Pitiüsax and the group Quin Delibat! In addition, there will be a correfoc with the colla It's Mals Esperits, fireworks and the indispensable foguerons.
-SAINT CHARLES. In the famous town of the interior belonging to the municipality of Santa Eulalia the party starts from the 21 hours with a Ballada Popular, with a concert of Nits de Formentera. They also organize a great sardine and, of course, the traditional bonfire of San Juan.
-SAN ANTONIO - CAN BONET. In the Social Center of Can Bonet from the 19 hours a fun is celebrated foam child party with the clown Cachirulo and his friends, macaroni from San Juan and rich things to eat. A las 20:45 hours there will be a show with Eivi-Danceat 21:45 hours a performance of the singer Good Times, and to the 23:30 hours the ignition of the bonfire of San Juan.
-SAN ANTONIO - CAN TOMÀS AND OTHER AREAS. the neighborhood of Can Tomàs there will be macaroni and water from San Juan, music and dance and from the 23 hours on iaiots. Area Forada the neighbors organize a torrada, herb workshop and macaroni contest from the 20 hours, and at midnight ignite the traditional fogueró.
- PUIG D'EN VALLS. In the Square behind the Church from this small town on the outskirts of Ibiza town that, however, belongs to the municipality of Santa Eulalia from the 18:30 hours Are organized children's workshops. A las 19: 30 hours The Big Vallencs Band, the CEIP Puig d'en Valls Music Band will offer a concert. Starting at 20 hoursThere macaroni contest of San Juan, A large sardine and performance of Dance party with the indispensable and necessary Xacoters de sa Torre. A las 21 hours masterclass dance with Paca Alarcónat 22:15 hours concert of Dejavu and at midnight, of course, lighting the bonfires.
-KUMHARAS IBIZA. And the famous sunset bar of Cala de Bou has prepared a very special evening for Friday with The Ancient Fire Spirit. Free entrance and lots of atmosphere by the sea.
If you miss this night full of magnetism and tradition, let it not be for lack of plans!
