The night of San Juan is an ancient pagan tradition adapted to Christina practices to celebrate the summer solstice or the longest day of the year. The celebration is based around three of the five elements, water, fire and the sun. It is a perfect opportunity to party until the sun comes up. This year the night of San Juan in Valencia will be celebrated between the 23rd and 24th of June.

Whilst the famous ruta de bakalao, a Spanish clubbing movement originating in Valencia and similar to the Madchester movement of the 80s -90s, may have passed into the annals of history it has left an enduring legacy in Valencia, some of the best clubs in Spain and people who love to party in them. If this has piqued your curiosity and you want to see for yourself the legacy of the ruta del bakalao then head to some of these clubs in Valencia.