IN PICTURES: San Juan in Lanjarón is one of the craziest fiestas in Spain's Andalucia

ALWAYS a lively affair, San Juan in Lanjarón, Granada, is best known for its mass water fight on the night of 23 June. It also has a colourful carnival parade (called ‘La Publica’), a water-throwing contest, witches, flamenco dancers, musicians, DJs, and more. In recent years, the Lanjarón town hall has expanded the fiesta programme, making it one of the most entertaining and comprehensive events of its kind in Andalucia.

Who needs Glastonbury? At this annual humdinger, there really is something for everyone. One minute, you’ll be watching a civilised ‘pasa calles’ featuring ladies dancing traditional ‘Sevillana’. Next thing, the stroke of midnight falls, and the municipal fire hoses are spraying thousands of revellers wearing swimsuits, buckets for hats, and unicorn floats.

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Jo Chipchase freelanced for internet and lifestyle publications in the UK, and for Living Spain magazine, and was co-founder of Press Dispensary. She lives in the Alpujarra mountains of Andalucia with her teenage sons, dogs and a horse. Contact newsdesk@theolivepress.es

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