Sant Joan is celebrated in almost all of Spain, but in some parts it takes on a special meaning.
In Ciutadella (Menorca) people visit from all over Spain (including many television crews) to witness the celebrations.
People take to the streets and party non-stop for 3 to 4 days drinking pomada, an explosive mix of Mahon gin and lemonade, and slapping the back sides of the large black horses with riders that dance in the crowded streets and dart in and out of local doorways. The horses and their riders actually ride through the interiors of the already packed houses so as you can imagine there are often some black eyes and broken bones to deal with in the morning.
I spent a day there to capture some of the action...
