The most sustainable ways to reach the Nativity scene are on foot, by bicycle, or by public transport. We encourage you to reduce your carbon footprint and fully enjoy the experience. The Nativity scene is located opposite the Las Canteras promenade (La Puntilla), an ideal setting for low-emission travel. This way, you protect the environment, avoid traffic congestion, and save time looking for parking.
How to get there?
HOW TO GET TO THE SAND NATIVITY SCENE?
Move responsibly and enjoy the Nativity scene while taking care of the environment.
BUS
The fastest way to get there is by municipal buses (yellow buses). For longer journeys within Gran Canaria, you can use the intercity service of Guaguas Global (blue buses).
Municipal Buses
These are the nearest bus lines and stops. Check fares and timetables at https://www.guaguas.com or download the Guaguas app.
Line 1: Theatre - Port
Tomas Miller Stop (Las Canteras Beach)
Stop code: 311
Line 2: Guiniguada - Puerto (via Tomás Morales)
Line 12: Puerto - Hoya de Plata
Lines 21 and 24: Port - Santa Catalina
Line 33: Guiniguada - Port (via Ciudad Alta)
Line X47: Port - Tamaraceite
Line 49: Port - Auditorium
Line 65: Midnight Port - Tamaraceite
Stop: Agustín Millares Sall (Port Market)
Stop code: 112
Line 19: Santa Catalina - El Sebadal
Line 20: Santa Catalina - La Isleta
Line 41: Santa Catalina - Las Coloradas
Stop: La Albareda (Port Market)
Stop code: 282
Guaguas Global
This is the closest bus line and stop to Belén. Check fares and schedules at www.guaguasglobal.com .
Line 328: Manuel Becerra Square - University Campus
Stop: Port Market
TAXI
There are several taxi stands in the vicinity of the Nativity scene.
Faro Street 1, Ferreras Street.
43 Albareda Street, Cristina Hotel.
Alfredo L Jones Street, 31 Hotel Doña Luisa.
Tomás Miller Street, 85 Hotel Concorde.
CAR
If you can't get there by public transport or bicycle, do your best to carpool and make use of all the seats. This will help reduce carbon emissions.
The nearest parking areas are: Las Canteras, Padre Cueto, and La Puntilla. See https://www.sagulpa.com/ for more information on public and regulated parking.
PLANE
These are the bus lines from the airport and the closest stops to Belén.
Check fares and schedules at https://guaguasglobal.com .
Lines: L60 and L91: Airport - Santa Catalina Station / Alcaravaneras Neighborhood
Stop: Santa Catalina.
CRUISE
If you arrive by cruise ship at the Port of Las Palmas, you are very close to Las Canteras Beach.
You can reach the Nativity scene on foot, by bus, or by bicycle. See the information above about bus lines and routes to plan your trip.
WALKING
Ideal if you live or are staying in the city center or in Alcaravaneras. You can walk there while enjoying the seaside scenery and the urban atmosphere.
BICYCLE
The city boasts numerous bike lanes and a bike rental service with pick-up and drop-off points at convenient locations. The Las Canteras promenade offers safe and recommended cycling routes along the waterfront. Whether you're using your own bike or a rental, you'll find public bike docking stations and parking facilities nearby.
- Bike Lanes : A safe, well-defined, two-way network for cyclists. Consult the municipal map of the network in the vicinity of the Nativity Scene. Bike Lane Map: Bike Map dropdown
- Bike sharing/bike rental: The city offers the Sitycleta public bike-sharing service with both conventional and electric bicycles. See the Sitycleta station map at www.sitycleta.com/es/ and https://lpgcmueve.es/muevete-en-lpgc/muevete-en-bicicleta/4 or download the Moxsi app to plan your route.
Additional tips
1. Buy the "LPA Mobility" card for cheaper travel.
2. Bus schedules: Check the updated schedules on the Guaguas Municipales website ( www.guaguas.com ) or on their mobile application.
3. By bicycle or electric scooter: There are bicycle and electric scooter stations near Las Canteras. It's a sustainable and convenient alternative.
