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Noche of San Juan in Nerja

Noche de San Juan marks the start of summer in Nerja with bonfires on the beach, the burning of the Júa at midnight, fireworks and live music on Playa de Burriana.

The Noche de San Juan is the festival that marks the start of summer in Nerja. Every 23rd June, thousands of people gather on the municipality's beaches to celebrate the shortest night of the year with bonfires, music and the tradition of swimming at midnight to purify themselves.

Playa de Burriana, the epicentre of the festival

The main event is held on Playa de Burriana, where the Ayuntamiento organises a programme with live music and the star attraction: the burning of the Júa (a symbolic effigy) at midnight, accompanied by fireworks over the sea.

Municipal regulations

The Ayuntamiento de Nerja sets rules to ensure safety and protect the environment. Bonfires are only allowed on certain beaches (not on Burriana, Torrecilla or Maro), must be made in metal structures and may not contain toxic materials. Camping is permitted from 20:00 until midday the following day on the authorised beaches.

A local holiday

24th June (San Juan's Day) is a local holiday in Nerja, declared by the Pleno of the Ayuntamiento. Source: Ayuntamiento de Nerja.

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Clima esperado

Tiempo muy bueno en junio: hasta 28°C con apenas 1 días de lluvia y 10h de sol.

28°C

Máxima

19°C

Mínima

10h

Sol/día

1

Días lluvia

Temperatura del mar: ~21°C

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Frequently asked questions

On the night of 23 June. 24 June is a local public holiday in Nerja.
On Playa de Burriana, with live music, the burning of the Júa at midnight, and fireworks.
Only on authorised beaches (not in Burriana, Torrecilla or Maro) and inside metal structures. The Town Hall publishes the specific regulations each year.
Yes, on authorised beaches, from 20:00 on 23 June until midday on 24 June. Not in Burriana, Torrecilla or Maro.

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