Nativity Scene Route in Marbella

The Nativity Scene Route in Marbella is one of the city’s most charming Christmas traditions: a trail of different cribs spread across churches, brotherhood houses and community centres, from the Municipal Nativity scene in Alameda Park to the displays created by local confraternities and belenista associations.

📅 Dates:
Running throughout the 2025–2026 festive season, with most nativity scenes open to the public from morning until late in the evening, depending on each venue’s opening times.

📌 Location:
Multiple spots around Marbella: Paseo de la Alameda, the Old Town, main parishes such as La Encarnación and Divina Pastora, brotherhood houses and senior community centres.

🧑‍🎄 How is this for:
Ideal for families with children, nativity-scene lovers and visitors who want to explore the Old Town while soaking up the Christmas Marbella atmosphere.

✨ Along the Marbella Nativity Route you’ll find all kinds of scenes: traditional cribs with clay figures and biblical landscapes, as well as more creative displays full of tiny details and handcrafted elements made by local artisans and associations.

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ It’s an easy, self-guided walk that you can combine with Christmas lights, local cafés and squares, turning it into a relaxed day or evening out during your holiday. Here you can check other Christmas plans in Marbella.

📸 Most nativity scenes are free to visit and included in the official Christmas programme, so you can pick up the municipal list and design your own route, discovering a different part of Marbella with every stop.