Trees of colossal sizes, an ode to glitter, socks by the fireplace and a display of centerpieces. Despite being the darlings of Christmas, nativity scenes once enjoyed unprecedented popularity. So much so that thousands of visitors flock to the Nativity Scene Fair every season to enlarge their cribs and add new elements and details. The matter, however, is magnified when we talk about living nativity scenes: the oldest in Andalusia can be visited throughout Christmas and is only 1 hour from Seville.
It is the Living Nativity Scene of Beas, in Huelva, which recreates biblical scenes with real children and animals. In 1970 the Brotherhood of Nuestra Señora la Virgen de los Clarines started this initiative in order to defray the damages caused to the hermitage by the 1969 earthquake.
A living nativity scene of large dimensions to finance the damage that would become a destination to visit every Christmas.
Today, it compiles everyday scenes, traditional trades, tools, antique furniture and even real animals, which accompany the local children.
Prices and opening hours of the Living Nativity Scene of Beas
From November 29 until January 4, 2026, the Beas Nativity Scene can be visited every weekend. It will also be open to the public on December 25 and January 1.
There are two daily visiting hours, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Except, of course, on 25 and 27, 1 and 3 January, which are only open in the afternoon.
The general admission is priced at 6 €; children under 4 to 11 years pay only 3 € and can be purchased at this link.