Las hogueras de San Juan

Every year, when the night of San Juan arrives, Alicante is transformed. Fire takes over the streets, gunpowder explodes in the air, and the entire city surrenders to a celebration that is much more than a party: it is history, identity, and shared emotion. The Bonfires of San Juan are a reflection of a people who know how to celebrate life, honor their traditions, and reinvent themselves without losing their roots. In this book, Baltasar Bueno explores the origin, evolution, and profound meaning of one of the most important festivals in the Mediterranean. From its earliest antecedents to its consolidation as a major cultural and tourist event, the reader will discover not only what the Bonfires are like, but also why they continue to fascinate those who experience them. A book to understand Alicante… and to feel it.