Festivals of the area - June
 Hogueras
de San Juan (23 June):
Throughout Cadiz province the festival of St John is celebrated
by parties on the beach parties in seaside towns, with bonfires,
fireworks and barbeques. On the night of 23 June you are encouraged
to leap over the beach bonfires (las hogueras) and dip your
feet in the sea for luck in the following year. Best parties
– El Puerto, Chipiona, Rota, Cadiz or anywhere along
the coast.
Juanillos or Júas – Trebujena and Lebrija (23
June):
In the mountain areas around Jerez the festival of St John
is celebrated quite differently to on the coast. During the
day hand made images of local celebrities and politicians
are displayed throughout the towns and at midnight these are
burned together with a huge show of fireworks and general
festivities.
Noches de Bajo de Guia – Sanlucar (begins week after
the Feria de la Manzanilla, dates TBC):
A series of excellent concerts and performances run for a
couple of weeks featuring live Flamenco, classical and jazz
groups.
Jerez Tango Festival (last weekend in June):
Held in Jerez’s main square, la Plaza Arenal, the
Tango festival brings this elegant and sensuous Argentine
art form together a series of live music concerts and dancing
that last throughout the weekend.
Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcazar (begins 24 June):
This series of music concerts, some classical, some contemporary
music is held in the beautiful gardens of the royal palace
of Sevilla. Beginning in the last week of June, these concerts
run until the end of the first week of September every night.
Don’t forget that there’ll also be
a range of special art events and exhibitions, classical concerts
and operas, dance shows and top sporting events to see during
this month. Contact Camino Holidays for details.
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