Live Nativity – A Magical Evening in the Cobbled Streets of Arcos de la Frontera
A unique way to get in the mood for Christmas is to visit the “belén viviente” in Arcos de la Frontera. It is a delight to walk around the cobbled streets of this historical town at any time of year, but for one evening in December, there is a very special kind of magic in the air.
A live nativity is staged in the main square of the old town; tonnes of earth, goats, sheep, cattle, horses and donkeys are brought in to set the scene, and locals dress up to act out real life scenes from times gone by. Furthermore, biblical stories and events can be seen through the open doorways of many private homes, which are redecorated for the occasion and give an insight into the large hallways and high ceilings, which hide behind the normally closed wooden doors that line the narrow streets. This event will take place this year on Saturday, 17th December from 18:30 hrs.