Festival of Sant Joan in Barcelona 2021 Feast of Sant Joan in Barcelona, Spain – 23 June – 24 June 2021 Celebrations
What is Sant Joan and why is it important?
It is one of the most important feast days for Catalans and is celebrated throughout the city. The idea is that on the night of Sant Joan, the sun reaches its highest point, before beginning to drop. The sun is seen as a symbol of fertility and wealth, and so it must be given strength.
What to do in Sant Joan in Barcelona?
Barcelona is a city made up of balconies and terraces. Therefore those with the largest balcony or the best views of the city invite friends and family to watch fireworks, eat and dance the night away. If you do not have a friend’s party to go to, the most common place for people to head to for Sant Joan is the beach.
What food do they eat in Sant Joan?
The only official food of Sant Joan is called the ‘Coque’. These are bread style cakes that you will see in bakery windows throughout the city. There are various types available – both sweet and savoury. Some contain crackling, fruit and nuts or cream.
What makes Catalunya so special?
In Catalunya a great deal of emphasis is placed on the Summer Solstice – the shortest night of the year. It is a public holiday renowned for the electric atmosphere in the air and the crazy parties that take place.
Are beaches in Barcelona closed for Sant Joan 2020?
Bona revetlla a tots! 2020 news update. Rulesl for Barcelona Sant Joan 2020. The Barcelona city council will close beaches at the Sant Joan festival 2020 to avoid mass gatherings and a possible outbreak of coronavirus cases. Beach bars, called chiriguitos, will also be closed for night of 23rd June 2020.
What is El Día de Sant Joan in Barcelona?
El Día de Sant Joan is Saint John’s day and a public holiday. The 24/6 is always a public holiday and most shops are closed in Barcelona tourist shops in the city center.
