Would you like to visit the sand nativity scene of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2023? If so, we tell you everything you need to know about this wonderful work of art that is created every year on the beach of Las Canteras, one of the best urban beaches in Europe.
El Belén de Arena will open at December 5th and will be open for visits untill January 8th. It’s open daily from 10am till 10pm. On the 24th of December, the 31st of December, and the 5th of January El Belen de Arena will close at 8pm.
The sand nativity scene of Las Palmas is a tradition that dates back to 2007, when a group of sculptors decided to depict with sand the most representative scenes of the birth of Jesus. Since then, every year a different theme is chosen to shape this ephemeral nativity scene that occupies about 1,500 square meters and uses about 2,000 tons of sand.
The nativity scene can be visited from the 5th of December until January 8, and a voluntary donation will be asked that will go to the social dining rooms of the city. You can also enjoy the Christmas lighting and the Christmas tree that will be placed next to the beach.
The sand nativity scene of Las Palmas is a unique opportunity to admire the talent of the artists who create it and to experience a different Christmas in a paradisiacal environment. Are you going to miss it?
