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Life-Size Nativity Scene Fills La Orotava’s Town Hall Square

Every December the square becomes a walk-through Christmas scene, blending biblical and Canarian motifs with a market, animals and a camel among the figures. Our photo gallery shows the scale of it.

Johannes Bornewasser

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Christmas nativity scene in La Orotava, Tenerife - animals — Life-size animals are incorporated into the nativity scene.

From life-size camels to cute little chicks, there is plenty for visitors of all ages to discover. The focus, of course, is on the nativity scene itself and the birth of Jesus. Below you can see some photos of the largest nativity scene in the north of Tenerife.

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La Orotava, Tenerife: Town Hall Square Nativity Scene — In December, the town hall square in La Orotava is transformed into a huge, walk-through nativity scene. Various stations are set up to the left and right of the nativity scene.

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Christmas nativity scene, La Orotava, Tenerife, windmill — There is plenty for guests of all ages to discover across a range of themed areas.

Christmas nativity scene in La Orotava, Tenerife - animals — Life-size animals are incorporated into the nativity scene.

Christmas nativity scene, La Orotava, Tenerife - retailer — It also features a market with traders.

Christmas nativity scene, La Orotava, Tenerife, bakery — Fresh bread is, of course, also provided.

Christmas nativity scene in La Orotava, Tenerife: pigsty — A pigsty in the middle of the nativity scene.

Christmas nativity scene, La Orotava, Tenerife market — There’s even a small market with lovingly decorated stalls just round the corner.

Christmas nativity scene in La Orotava, Tenerife: a camel — A life-size camel is one of the main attractions, at least for the younger visitors.

La Orotava Nativity Scene, Tenerife: An Overview — The nativity scene adorns the large town hall square in La Orotava. It is set up a little differently every year. Our recommendation: Whether you’ve been there before or not, why not see for yourself exactly what it looks like this year…

You can find more information about the large Christmas nativity scene in La Orotava here. Our detailed travel guide to this town in the north of Tenerife is also available here.

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