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- The municipality of Guadix and the neighbourhood of El Sacromonte are the places par excellence in Granada for enjoying this type of accommodation Don't think twice about visiting them, so you can stroll down their streets and contemplate their many cave houses: an absolute must if you decide to take a route through Andalusia.
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Jun 28, 2023 · Today, Sacromonte caves are an ethnographic museum (Sacromonte Caves Museum or Barranco de los negros), one of Granada’s best-kept secrets, and one of the most unusual places to visit in Granada. The museum features a total of 11 caves or houses, most of which are made up of a couple of rooms complete with some basic furniture and various ...
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- The Alhambra. The Alhambra is the most visited monument in Granada, and even in Spain! This UNESCO World Heritage site, also called “Red Palace”, was built in the 13th century by Moorish rulers to serve as their residence.
- The Albaicin neighborhood. During your trip to Granada, you should go on a stroll in the Albaicin neighborhood. It’s located on top of a hill, right across the Alhambra.
- Granada miradors. Here is another cool thing to do in Granada: stop by the miradors and enjoy the views over the city and the Alhambra! There are a few, the most famous one being the mirador de San Nicolas, located in the Albaicin neighborhood.
- The Sacromonte. Let’s continue to explore Granada and go to the Sacromonte neighborhood. It’s located North-East of Albaicin, on Valparaiso hill. This former gipsy neighborhood is famous for its troglodyte houses, the “cuevas”.
- Witness Moorish perfectionism at the Alhambra. Granada is best known for its world-class Alhambra, a majestic hilltop stronghold, consisting of ornately decorated palaces (Palacios Nazaríes), robust fortifications (the Alcazaba) and graceful gardens (the Generalife).
- Visit interred royals at the Capilla Real. Although nothing that the conquering Reyes Católicos built, after recapturing Granada from the Moors in 1492, rivals the Alhambra, the Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) comes closest.
- Wax lyrical about Lorca’s Granada. Nobody has encapsulated the alluring landscapes and haunting culture of Andalucía quite like Federico García Lorca (1898–1936).
- Add too much sugar to your mint tea at a tetería. You won’t find clusters of teterías in most other Spanish cities because they’re a remnant of the Moorish culture that the emirs left behind when Boabdil was sent packing into the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- Barrio Stroll
- Real Flamenco
- Craft Beer Bar
- Botanic Gardens
- Tapas Bar Hop
- Coffee and Croissants
- View of The Alhambra
- Seafood Heaven
- The Music Hub
- Fresh from The Market
Beneath the south side of the Alhambra is the lively, old Jewish quarter of Barrio Realejo. Wandering its streets and leafy plazas will reveal layers of history, but not just through its Arab and romanesque buildings – a newer addition is its street art. The colourful murals by El Niño de las Pinturas continue the overlap of old and new, gracing cr...
For authentic flamenco, skip any venue giving out tourist leaflets, even those in the famous Sacromonte Caves. ThePeña la Platería , which is eastwards down the hill toward Albaicín Bajo, showcases the flamenco that dancers go to see; public performances are on Thursday evenings only, from 10pm. It’s €10 for a ticket plus drink on arrival, and it’s...
El Fermentador brings fresh development to the bare-bones Plaza de Toros/San Lázaro area. Owner Luis quit a career in finance to pursue his passion for craft beer and bring something different to his beloved barrio. The eight taps serve an ever-changing variety of trendy beers priced around €2.60, plus their own easy-drinking brew. Glasses of wine ...
For a quieter experience in the same area, the leafy, 19th-century Jardín Botánico forms a shady, city-centre oasis just next to Plaza de la Universidad. The jardíngarden also (it forms part of the university). Among the plants grown here are wild species native to the Sierra Nevada, various herbs and 70 different large tree specimens. Head up the ...
Given the number of tourists who flock to the cathedral, it’s surprising how few discover some of the best tapas bars nearby, all of which serve a new, complimentary tapa with each round of drinks. Start at nearby Calle de Almireceros and hit Bodegas Castañeda, a wonderland of dark, carved wood and hanging hams. Definitely try the vermut (Spain’s s...
Traditional cafe sólo or cafe con leche has been given a reboot in Granada. Minuit Pan & Coffee is one of the key innovators, and what began as a takeaway coffee shop and bakery in the Albaicín has expanded: there’s now a bigger, more central venue with full seating just off Plaza Nueva. Ismail and his co-owners’ aim was to bring to their city the ...
Trekking to see this mighty structure from above may not be for the faint-hearted, but you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views. Head to the Ermita de San Miguel church, atop the Sacromonte hill above the barrios of Sacromonte and the Albaicín – go up the steps from the Albaicín’s Calle Cruz de la Rauda or walk from the Carril de San Miguel. Take ...
On a sunny day, head south-west from the centre and you’ll find Plaza de Gracia. Weekends and early evenings here are a snapshot of Granadino family life: adults enjoying tapas while kids play in the enclosed playground or in front of the church. The more casual Bar Manolo or Cerbeceria Igra serve classic tapas, like patatas bravas or patatas con h...
As its name might suggest, the Plaza de la Universidad is often humming with students. Just north-east of the hip second-hand stores on Calle Trinidad is Calle Escuelas, where you’ll find Bar de Eric. This is an institution on Granada’s rock music scene, as owner Eric Jiménez is the drummer with the city’s beloved Los Planetas. The bar’s photo-clad...
Head north up Gran Via de Colon in front of the cathedral, take a left down Calle Cristo de San Agustín and you’ll reach Granada’s main indoor market. But it’s not only a great place to buy the freshest produce; in this smart, polished space, many of the stalls have tables where you can sit and try plates of what’s on offer. At CarniceríaMiguel Ang...
- Cuevas Los Tarantos.
- Jardines de Zoraya. BUY TICKETS. Flamenco show at Jardines de Zoraya. Restaurant Tablao Jardines de Zoraya is a contemporary flamenco venue located just minutes away from the San Nicolas viewpoint in the heart of the Albaicin.
- El Templo del Flamenco. BUY TICKETS. Stage in a traditional cave at El Templo del Flamenco. El Templo del Flamenco, located in the Albaicin, offers two daily 60-min flamenco shows at 8pm and 10pm for 30€ (incl.
- Tablao Flamenco Casa Ana. BUY TICKETS. Artist lineup at Tablao Flamenco Casa Ana. Casa Ana is one of the only tablaos in Granada in theater format. This allows for a spacious setting, while still keeping a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
Sep 15, 2023 · Cave houses in Granada. In the region North of Granada province there are lots of natural caves formed by the unique landscape and rock formations in the area. Towns such as Huescar, Galera, Guadix and Purellena are all good examples of locations with a high number of cave houses.
Aug 22, 2018 · The Sacromonte and Guadix caves in Granada have been occupied for centuries. See what life there is like today. Caves cover the hills of Guadix, a southern Spanish region containing around...
