Artists create giant sea animals from sand

No Comment Video. Artists create giant sea animals from sand Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 06/07/2026 - 20:02 GMT+2 Artists create large sand sculptures of marine life on Rab island in Croatia during the Festival of Sand Sculptures, turning the beach into a temporary exhibition. On the Croatian island of Rab, artists are carving large sand sculptures on the beach as part of the 15th Festival of Sand Sculptures. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Visitors watch sculptors shape figures of a monk seal, a turtle and a giant squid. The beach gradually turns into an open-air exhibition, where each form emerges from wet sand. The festival brings together artists who build the structures over several days using sand and water for stability. Organisers say the event highlights the island’s natural sandy beaches, which are rare along much of Croatia’s coastline. Artists describe the process as physical but straightforward, relying on teamwork and timing. The finished sculptures are temporary, shaped by the tide, wind and sun before slowly returning to the beach. Festival Croatia artist Top stories Now playing Next Artists create giant sea animals from sand Now playing Next Pamplona's San Fermín festival begins with fireworks and celebrations Now playing Next Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Militant group Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body Now playing Next Joy for England fans after dramatic World Cup victory Now playing Next At least 19 killed and more than 100 wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot Now playing Next Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? Now playing Next 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Meloni ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump Now playing Next Thousands gather in Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' protests Now playing Next Zelenskyy urges 'strong decisions' at NATO summit after Kyiv strikes Now playing Next Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs with Xbox facing its biggest shake-up Now playing Next Good breeding: Kazakh 'satin' horse becomes new national symbol Now playing Next 'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn Now playing Next The Alps are drying out: EU-funded project assesses the future of Europe's "water tower" ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Mexico fans left heartbroken as World Cup dream comes to an end No Comment Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through the streets of Tehran No Comment Activists covered in red paint protest bullfighting in Pamplona No Comment Fireworks light up Washington sky for America's 250th anniversary Europe in Motion How much is the EU earning from high-tech products? Culture news Oktoberfest 2026 preparations: city not seeking new records Economy OPEC+ agrees another modest output rise as oil prices fall back to pre-war levels Europe News 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Italy's PM Meloni ahead of NATO summit Europe Today Ukraine's ambassador: EU enlargement should focus on substance, not titles Fiji Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific Europe Today Video: Inside the NATO summit where record European military spending buys American dependence Earth News Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as authorities in Greece warn of toxic smoke ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine, NATO and the future of EU enlargement Sport Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body was independent during call over Balogun Ecotech Microplastic filters for washing machines could soon be mandatory in the EU. How do they work? Europe News EXCLUSIVE: Commission prepares enlargement reform proposals to regain the initiative Sport Norway and England advance to World Cup quarterfinals as Brazil and Mexico head home USA 'Major damage' as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands Europe News Zelenskyy urges 'strong decisions' at NATO summit after latest Russian attack on Kyiv Europe News Thousands swarm the streets of Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' anti-government protests ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT