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Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante is the smaller version of Fallas in Valencia

By english • Jun 25th, 2008 • Category: Discover Spain

Wood and paper maché structures (hogueras) are erected around the city center and suburbs, and next to each one an open-air cafe is put up, with tables and a stage where bands play. These open air cafes are called barracas, and the local people belonging to one barraca or another contribute money all year round […]