Bonfires of San Juan

In La Palma, the Bonfires of San Juan are celebrated with a deep symbolic and communal meaning. Various towns and neighborhoods light bonfires that represent the end of the old and the beginning of a new cycle. The night is filled with folk music, storytelling by the fire, traditional dances, and moments of shared reflection. In some places, written wishes are thrown into the flames as a ritual of purification. The celebration blends spirituality and joy in a warm and natural setting.