Orihuela Council is gearing up to welcome Santa Claus with a festive atmosphere for children to enjoy, send their letters, and fulfil their wishes. However, the funding being allocated to the activity in Orihuela City is more than double the amount made available to the children of Orihuela Costa.
The Council has tendered the contract in two lots for the installation and assembly of Santa Claus’s Village 2024 in both Orihuela centre and Orihuela Costa. The contract budget is 30,524.67 euros: 20,715.20 euros for the centre of Orihuela, located in the Glorieta Gabriel Miró, and 9,809.47 euros for Orihuela Costa, initially set for the car park of La Zenia shopping centre.
Entrance to the Village: Children will be greeted by two elves leading them through a large arch with Christmas trees. A red carpeted path will guide them to various areas, all adorned with fir trees, lamps, and signposts.
Workshop Area: Elves will be busy in workshops for gift wrapping, sewing, letter writing, and carpentry. Each workshop will feature elves performing tasks related to their specific areas.
Santa’s House: Santa’s house will be located at the back of the square, decorated with a sofa, fireplace, and all the preparations for Santa’s arrival, including a mailbox for letters and a rest area to talk with him and his elves.
Santa Claus Village in Orihuela Costa: Like the Orihuela City setup, the entrance will feature an arch and Christmas trees, leading to areas decorated with fir trees and streetlamps. The village will include a letter writing area, a gift-wrapping workshop, and more.
Opening Times:
Orihuela Centre: December 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., December 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., December 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Santa Claus arriving after the city tour.
Orihuela Costa: December 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., December 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Santa Claus arriving after the city tour.
Get ready for a magical Christmas experience in Orihuela City this year, but perhaps a little less so in Orihuela Costa.
