On Saturday evening, following the floral offerings and mass dedicated to the patron saint, the Immaculate Conception, the Municipal Nativity Scene in Plaza de la Constitución was blessed by the parish priest, Father José Antonio Gea.
It was then formally opened by Mayor Eduardo Dolón, along with the Salt Queens, Nuria Martí de Oro, Ana Vidal Martínez, and Inés Martínez Conesa.
Housed in a marquee outside the town hall, the Nativity Scene features over 500 figures and architectural elements across nearly 1,000 square metres. This year’s scene, crafted under the artistic direction of Salvador Navarro Espejo from “Artes y Eventos,” includes many significant new figures and scenes.
The Torrevieja Belen has become unique over the years, incorporating local themes such as the windmill, salt mines, Laguna Rosa and its flamingos, La Mata vineyards, the Parish of the Immaculate Conception, and this year, the Torrevieja Casino.
These elements blend seamlessly into the biblical journey from the Annunciation to the Nativity, reflecting a faithful Christian tradition and a strong connection to Torrevieja’s heritage.
Image courtesy of Objectivo Torrevieja
