We took an organized this trip this past weekend to a town we had visited this past fall called Arcos de la Frontera, one of the beautiful "pueblos blancos" that the region is known for. Every December, in what has been declared an official "Tourist Interest" by Andalusia, for one night the Old Quarter of town is transformed into Bethlehem of Judea. We were expecting a tourist trap, however, we found that it was quite the opposite. There were indeed many people crammed into the small town, however, it was very authentic and inhabitants of the town were dressed exquisitely with great attention to detail.
The Cathedral at sunset as the nativity scene is set to begin
The town was lined with palm leaves to transform it into Bethelehem
One of the many donkeys around town
Tatum on the edge of the cliffs at sunset
One of the 25 scenes around town
The white village at night
Getting crowded as night hits!
A fruit market in "Bethlehem"
Owen and his girlfriend, Kelsey!
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