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The bonfires of Saint John

Summer officially starts with fire

From June 17 to 25, the La Cala neighborhood comes alive with one of the most beloved festivals of the year: the Bonfires of San Juan. A magical celebration of fire, summer, and community spirit — full of tradition, emotion, and joy.

🎆 JUNE 17–25: SAN JUAN IN LA CALA

children's bonfire with sweets and pets, and adult bonfire with fantasy castle

For nine days, the streets are filled with parades, communal dinners, music, mascletàs (daytime fireworks), children’s games and the spectacular cremà, when the monuments are set ablaze in a symbolic farewell to the past. In 2025, we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the La Cala Bonfire — a very special year!

👑 2025 QUEENS OF THE FIRE: NEREA & CLAUDIA

This year’s celebrations are led by:
Nerea Cerrato Casado, 2025 Children’s Queen of the Fire
Claudia Salas Suárez, 2025 Queen of the Fire

Together with their honor attendants, they will be at the heart of every major event, representing the passion and tradition of the festival.

📅 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2025 SCHEDULE

🟢 June 20: Procession to collect the Queens through the neighborhood
🟡 June 22: Water party, informal parade & Fire King election
🔴 June 23: Floral offering & midnight wave jump on the beach
🔵 June 24: Mass, fireworks, final parades & the cremà!

💥 A week full of family-friendly fun: live music, games, traditional food, DJs and entertainment.

🌈 TWO MONUMENTS, ONE SPIRIT

🎠 “Il·lusions” (adult monument): a fantasy castle that celebrates dreams and imagination.

🐾 “L’amor més dolç” (children’s monument): a sweet tribute to animals and loving care.

🔥 THE FIRE THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER

On the night of San Juan, fire lights up the sky — and our hearts.
Because these bonfires don’t just burn… they dream.

📍 EXPERIENCE THE SAN JUAN BONFIRES IN BENIDORM!