San Juan Night in Calafell: fiesta, beach and things to do by the sea
Updated 26 October 2026
San Juan in Calafell: when it is, the programme, things to do and how to get here.
WhenThe night of 23 to 24 June. In 2027, the 24th is a Thursday and a public holiday in Catalonia.
WhereThe town's San Juan party, at the venue chosen by Calafell Town Council (opens in a new tab). 2027 programme: to be confirmed.
From the hotelThe beach, right in front of Hotel Akquaaa, on the seafront.
The Beach ClubOpen in season, right by the sea, for hotel guests.
Sources: Calafell Town Council (opens in a new tab) and the Government of Catalonia.
San Juan Night in Calafell, from the evening of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th
Late afternoon: the beach and the promenade
The afternoon of the 23rd begins on the sand: from the hotel, on the seafront promenade, just cross over to reach the water or stroll as the light fades. To get to know the setting: Calafell beach and its promenade.
The San Juan party in Calafell
Calafell's San Juan party, the verbena, is organised by the town council, which sets the venue, format and times each year in its official programme. Once the 2027 programme is out, you'll find it in Calafell Town Council's official listings (opens in a new tab), and this page will be updated to match.
Midnight: coca, cava and celebrating by the sea
At midnight out come the coca de Sant Joan and the cava, which no Catalan table goes without that night, and the party carries on along the promenade. Bonfires or fireworks on the beach only if they're announced in that year's council programme, together with any beach rules the council publishes.
24 June, a public holiday
A holiday morning to take slowly by the sea; you'll find the hotel breakfast further down.
What is celebrated on San Juan Night in Catalonia?
San Juan Night in Catalonia – the revetlla de Sant Joan, or St John's Eve – welcomes the summer on the eve of 24 June, with street parties, fire and celebrations that go on late in streets, squares and on beaches. In Calafell it's marked with the town's party and a night by the sea.
- Fire: bonfires and the Canigó Flame (Flama del Canigó), which travels across Catalonia to light many of them.
- Noise: firecrackers and, in many towns, fireworks.
- Food and drink: the coca de Sant Joan, with candied fruit and pine nuts, and cava for the toast.
San Juan at Hotel Akquaaa: restaurant, Beach Club and breakfast with sea views
The hotel restaurant
Akquaaa Restaurant, the hotel's restaurant, serves Mediterranean cooking and puts on special dinners on key dates in the calendar. If it has something planned for San Juan this year, it will announce it on akquaaarestaurante.com (opens in a new tab), with the menu, price, times and table bookings; there's more about the hotel's restaurant and breakfast on this site. If you'd rather have dinner as part of your stay, two packages include it: the Gourmet Getaway with dinner for two and the Romantic Getaway with dinner and cava, each with its own dates and conditions.
The Beach Club, right by the sea
In summer, the Beach Club right by the sea is the seasonal space for hotel guests, with a terrace and a chill-out area. The dates for each season are on its page.
Buffet breakfast on the morning of the 24th
A self-service buffet plus a menu of hot dishes cooked to order, with views of the Mediterranean, indoors or outside. You add it as an extra when you book your room.
To spend the night here, you'll find the booking button at the end of the page.
Things to do in Calafell over San Juan, beyond the party
Summer Festa Major
In late June, the season of Festa Major celebrations gets under way with Calafell Platja's, in honour of Sant Pere: in 2026 it began on 25 June, according to Visita Calafell. Each year's dates are in the summer Festa Major calendar.
Old town and castle
Inland Calafell, with its old town and castle, makes a change from the beach on the morning of the 24th. How to explore it is in our guide to things to do in Calafell.
Penedès wineries
Hotel Akquaaa is a member of the Penedès Wine Route (Ruta del Vi del Penedès). To add a winery to your trip, see our guide to Penedès wineries near Calafell; visits and tastings are run by each winery.
Getting to Calafell for San Juan Night
By train
Calafell station, on the Rodalies R2 line, is about 9 minutes' walk from the hotel.
By air
From Reus airport, about 38 minutes by car; from Barcelona-El Prat, about 45-50 minutes by car.
By car
The hotel is at Avda. Sant Joan de Déu, 119, Calafell. Guests have outdoor and indoor parking, booked in advance through reception (+34 977 692 300). More in parking and hotel services and the hotel's address and map.
From the hotel to the party
On foot along the seafront promenade to the venue set in the official programme. And for getting back, staying at the hotel saves you driving in the small hours.
More fiestas in Calafell through the year
The calendar for every season.
Parades in February or March.
Winter right on the seafront.
Sleep on the seafront on San Juan Night: Hotel Akquaaa
On Calafell's seafront promenade, with the sea right in front, Hotel Akquaaa is a 4-star hotel on the seafront. Three of its rooms with sea views have a terrace: the Superior, the Attique and the Deluxe Room with private terrace. Check-in from 3pm and check-out by noon; the buffet breakfast can be added as an extra when you book.
Also take a look at the hotel's getaways and packages: the Romantic Getaway package and the Gourmet Getaway package both include dinner for two.
