Summer Solstice Festival In Spain

Spain is a deeply religious country where a majority of the population is Catholic, but despite the Christian elements, people still appreciate some ancient traditions going back to Pagan times. Summer Solstice is celebrated in Spain on June 23. During the feats of the feast of St John, known as San Juan in Spain, it’s custom to lit huge bonfires, with dancing, drinking and feasting.

The summer solstice traditions in Spain vary between different regions. For example, “in the Pyrenean town of Isil near Lleida, residents mark the summer solstice by zigzaging from mountain top to town square carrying burning branches. After a huge bonfire, townsfolk dance until dawn.”