Let Saint John's Bonfires 'light up' your Costa Blanca holiday

Known as The Fogueres de Saint Joan - or Saint John's Bonfires - the fiesta celebrates the summer solstice in spectacular fashion.

According to Whatsonwhen, 2008 marked the event's 80th anniversary and an extra-special commemorative programme of events took place - so organisers may be trying even harder to top last year.

The celebrations include a "huge firework display at St Barbara Castle" that can be seen all over Alicante.

"In addition to around 200 bonfires and fireworks, there is a huge programme of events all over the city," the site adds.

As all the celebrations are free to enjoy, those on a cheap villa holiday could be jumping for joy at the prospect of seeing them.

Before the festivities, holiday makers renting a villa in La Marina can spend the morning relaxing in the sun on some of the finest beaches in the Costa Blanca.

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