he Giant nativity scene The city of Alicante, which has been appearing in the Guinness Book of World Records since 2020, can already be seen on these dates before Christmas in the Town Hall Square.
The huge complex consists of appearance to Saint … Josewhich measures 17 metres to to riseVirgin Mary (10) and baby Jesus (3.5). As for the Three Wise Men, Melchior is 11 meters tall. Gaspard is 15.6 meters tall, and Balthasar is 16 metres. They are all originals by Hugueras artist José María García “Pache”.
Mayor Luis Barkala stressed, during the inauguration, that it “represents the scene of light and hope that symbolizes Christmas.” He also expressed his pride “in the tremendous way in which the people of Alicante celebrate the birth of Jesus.”
Accompanied by festival advisor Cristina Cotanda and members of the municipal council, in front of a crowded square, Barkala concluded his speech by highlighting the “priceless things.” Foreign promotion For this initiative that turns Alicante into a global reference for these celebrations.
This is the first showing of the montage One birth for him Dimensions On the occasion of celebrations Christmascelebrated with A displays to a light and voice. The Alicantina Lyric Company, conducted by Christian Lindsay, performed parts of the opera “Marina”, an original by Emilio Arrieta. Continue with the musical fantasy “El Reno Mágico”, by Ferrer Ferran, before hearing the piece “Santa Claus”, performed by members of the Musical Society of the Cultural Sports Association of Carolinas, directed by Jaume Pascual Serreira, and voiced by Alicante singer-songwriter, Inés Domínguez. The concert ended with a joint translation of the song “Hallelujah” by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, and the anthem “Alicante” by Juan Latorre.
Another “biblical” my nativity scene
As for Bethlehem Municipalitylocated in the City Hall lobby Biblical style The main characters, Mary and Joseph, reach a height of one meter. It is the creation of nativity scene masters Antonio Alonso, Manuel Zaragoza, Vicente Ramirez and Marcos Gonzalez. José Luis Hernandez is responsible for the Christmas lighting.
The slogan of the Bethlehem Municipality is “2025 years ago a person was born in Bethlehem.” Its dimensions are five meters long and four meters deep. In addition to the images of Mary and Joseph, there are other figures in the background, up to 30 cm tall.
One of the unique items due to the creativity of the teachers Artisans nativity scenelies in the effect of perspective that allows, from inside the hut, to appreciate the imaginary landscape of Bethlehem.
Christmas lighting in the streets of central Alicante
there Christmas decorations In the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, with the floral decoration of the facade of the Town Hall. he Unusual lighting It surrounds the perimeter of this enclave and you can visit this nativity scene in the lobby, created by the Association of Nativity Scene Makers, headed by Alejandro Canovas, with the slogan “2025 years ago in Bethlehem”.
They have been placed Parentheses And many other Christmas columns. Everything, set against a green background, is made from natural plant materials in Christmas colors like silver, copper and antique gold.
Others Ornaments Christmas is all three Giant fir trees Located on General Marfa Street, it is made of natural branches and has a snowy appearance effect; The legends “Bon Nadal” and “Merry Christmas”, located in front of the ADIF station and in the park, all three Walking sticks Dessert simulation at Puerta del Mar; And the illuminated nativity scene decorated with flowers on a plant cover and decorated with Easter flowers, installed in Calvo Sotelo Square.
“Horses” exhibition
the justice ‘Affiliate horses“, installed in Rabassa and created by the Alicante Provincial Association of Fair Industrialists (Apifa), is open until January 18, 2026. Its schedules are as follows: weekdays, from 5 to 12 noon; Friday, Saturday and holiday eve from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sundays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; and from December 20 to January 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Morning.
One of the novelties of Christmas 2025-26 in Alicante is located in Canalejas Park with a 13 meter high tree converted into Entertainment attraction For adults and children. Its mechanism allows users to float among the branches of that spruce tree, as if they were part of one of its wreaths. It will remain in operation until January 7. These are the times: from 11 am to 2 pm. And from 4 p.m. Until 10 p.m., except on December 24 and 31. These two days, from 11 am to 2 pm, and from 4 pm. Until 8 pm.
the hut to Saint Nicholasin Plaza Seneca, has over the years become one of the most sought-after Christmas attractions in Alicante. Four hours after the appointment period opened on the municipality’s website, 5,471 applications out of a total of 5,950 applications on display have already been closed. All tickets on the weekends sold out in that short period of time and will remain open until Wednesday 24 December.
Children’s Gallery in Seneca Square
Same thing Seneca Square hosts until January 7, 2026 Children’s gallery Christmas. Schedules are as follows: Through Saturday, December 20, from 5 to 9:30 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 9:30 p.m.); From December 21 to January 7, from 10 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm. Until 9:30 p.m