Sacromonte
Sacromonte
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A large hill located close to the Albayzín that is known for its caves that have been turned into public places for flamenco performances.
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,621 contributions
Mar 2019
"Sacromonte" is a traditional neighborhood in the eastern area of Granada, just opposite to "La Alhambra", on the banks of "Río Darro". It has been inhabited by the first Romani (gypsies) settlers arriving in Granada, from India, after the Christian Conquest ("Reconquista") in 1492. A guide is strongly recommended as it is not so near the main tourist areas. Enjoy!
Written February 18, 2020
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DoctorWho_12
Manchester, UK10 contributions
Jul 2020
although everyone has come for the alhambra, there is a specific atmosphere in sacromonte, with its narrow, winding and sometimes confusing cobbled streets. it has amazing views over the alhambra from a different point of view - the west side, which is definitely worth seeing as part of a visit. there is a bus here, but walking here, if you can, is part of the experience.
Written July 25, 2020
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Kathleen M
1 contribution
Jul 2022
We had a wonderful stay at this cheerful, clean, and well furnished apartment. It was nice to come home to the air-conditioning, and the lovely ambiance after exploring the city of Granada and the famous Alhamba Palace. The kitchen was well equipped and even included a dishwasher and a washer and dryer. Roberto was very warm and welcoming and quickly answered any questions we had. The apartment is beautiful and there is a view of the Alhambra from the living room window. It was quiet there but still close to the center of the city. We would go back there in a heartbeat.
Written July 29, 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,507 contributions
May 2019
Sacromonte is a very different place from the rest of Granada. It is built up on the hills, opposite the Alhambra. The views are terrific! The houses are different. The environment is also different. We walked to this area out of curiosity and interest and were glad we did. It is a truly fantastic area. Apparently the district is occupied by "gypsies" who live in amazing, whitewashed caves! These caves are built into the hillside rock. They are quite picturesque. These people originally inhabited the area around the 15th century. They also somehow seem to have preserved a lot of the local culture, including music and dancing.
Written April 29, 2020
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom9,334 contributions
Feb 2020
With 3 nights in Granada, we had time to explore a little further beyond the Alhambra. Exploring Sacromonte was a highlight.
We went here specifically to see the unique cave-houses. History is somewhat murky but it is generally thought that the Roma gypsies (Gitano) settled here in the 15th century, making homes by digging back into the mountain side.
Sacromonte was very easy to explore on foot and you did not need a guide.
There is one only narrow main street, the Camino del Sacromonte, which is what we walked down (keep an eye out for cars and the occasional small bus because there’s not much space).
We started from the the tiny plaza with a central statue of the Gypsy King. This is Curro Albaicin, who was born in Sacromonte in 1940s and famously performed for people from Bill Clinton to Koffi Annan.
Just past that you see cave bars where flamenco shows are held in the evening. Cuesta de la Rocio caught our eye. Although it was not yet open, the owner kindly let us go in and have a look. If we’d had one more night, I’d have gone back to see a show there.
As we continued, the area became more residential. Most of the houses had been substantially developed and were no longer humble cave homes. The white-washed walls were hung with pots and vividly colourful geraniums. The view is also worthwhile. In one direction, you look across ravines to the Alhambra and in the other direction, the mountain landscape is a beautiful backdrop.
In hindsight we should have allowed more time for Sacromonte. We went there on our last morning and only had an hour or so to explore. We short-changed ourselves here. We didn't have time to explore the side-streets or the museum (11 restored, preserved cave-houses). With more time, I’d definitely have continued our walk to the abbey and the catacomb caves.
GETTING THERE: We started from Plaza Nueva and walked along the Carrera del Darro, following the river bank, then headed left up Cuesta del Chapiz. At the Gypsy King statue, turn right into Camino del Sacromonte. It was about a 20 min walk. You can also take the C2 bus from Plaza Nueva.
We went here specifically to see the unique cave-houses. History is somewhat murky but it is generally thought that the Roma gypsies (Gitano) settled here in the 15th century, making homes by digging back into the mountain side.
Sacromonte was very easy to explore on foot and you did not need a guide.
There is one only narrow main street, the Camino del Sacromonte, which is what we walked down (keep an eye out for cars and the occasional small bus because there’s not much space).
We started from the the tiny plaza with a central statue of the Gypsy King. This is Curro Albaicin, who was born in Sacromonte in 1940s and famously performed for people from Bill Clinton to Koffi Annan.
Just past that you see cave bars where flamenco shows are held in the evening. Cuesta de la Rocio caught our eye. Although it was not yet open, the owner kindly let us go in and have a look. If we’d had one more night, I’d have gone back to see a show there.
As we continued, the area became more residential. Most of the houses had been substantially developed and were no longer humble cave homes. The white-washed walls were hung with pots and vividly colourful geraniums. The view is also worthwhile. In one direction, you look across ravines to the Alhambra and in the other direction, the mountain landscape is a beautiful backdrop.
In hindsight we should have allowed more time for Sacromonte. We went there on our last morning and only had an hour or so to explore. We short-changed ourselves here. We didn't have time to explore the side-streets or the museum (11 restored, preserved cave-houses). With more time, I’d definitely have continued our walk to the abbey and the catacomb caves.
GETTING THERE: We started from Plaza Nueva and walked along the Carrera del Darro, following the river bank, then headed left up Cuesta del Chapiz. At the Gypsy King statue, turn right into Camino del Sacromonte. It was about a 20 min walk. You can also take the C2 bus from Plaza Nueva.
Written January 20, 2021
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sheffieldeats
Sheffield, UK2,061 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
We had never heard of this place before stumbling across it, and feel we really only scratched the surface- visited the museum, a restaurant and walked up off the beaten track, but did not want to intrude on peoples’ lives/space. There are clearly lots of people living up there for whatever reason, in what must be quite tough conditions ( sanitation certainly), so good luck to them and the community they feel part of.
Written May 17, 2022
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Turista-Inglesa
Estepona, Spain30,924 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
Scruffy, tourist tat, tourist trap. Give it a wide berth. And keep a firm hand on your bag or wallet - the police warned us about pickpockets in the crowded areas.
Written May 11, 2013
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O M E R
Greater London, UK1,697 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Sacromonte is the place where Granada's gypsy community resides. The place is in the hills of Granada and, as i heard, offers some of the best flamenco shows in evenings. As, i went there in the morning, it was relatively quiet but i really enjoyed scenic views from the top of the hill. Sacromonte can be accessed using a bus from Plaza Nueva, on a roughly 15 miniutes journey.
Written March 9, 2019
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FTMDave
Adria, Italy6,738 contributions
Aug 2020
Sacromonte has a different atmosphere to the rest of Granada, although it's perfectly possible to walk from the centre as I did. The traditional gypsy area, on a hill with cobbled streets and whitewashed houses, some cut into the rock.
Written September 6, 2020
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phoebestravels
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
This is the worse tourist experience I have ever had. 25euro per person for a short bus ride from Granada centre to Sacromonte, followed by atrocious flamenco, a cheap drink and a bus ride back. My friends and I agreed that we have never seen such a pathetic dance performance and felt like the audience had been treated as a joke. At the very least, the "dancers" could have stayed in costume until the bus left. Instead, they changed into shorts and top as soon as the performance finished and, puffing on cigarettes, looked as though they couldn't wait for us to go.
If you want to see professional flamenco, catch the flamenco version of Carmen by Bizet in Madrid while it lasts (15euro per person).
If you want to see professional flamenco, catch the flamenco version of Carmen by Bizet in Madrid while it lasts (15euro per person).
Written September 3, 2009
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Kornelia S
Salzburg, Austria3 contributions
Welcher Bus fährt nach Sacramonte
Fifille54
Sainte-Maxime, France191 contributions
I didn’t take the bus. I walked from Alhambra. It’s not far away...
Miguelbilbao
Euskadi110 contributions
Conozco la cueva desde hace mas de 25 años. Inolvidables noches hemos pasado con Antonio y cuantos se presentan de madrugada al cante y toque. Hace unos 5-6 años que no la visitamos, este año fue un sábado en enero, sobre las 23 horas y estaba cerrada, No se el motivo, pero veo que hay videos y tu propia opinión de fecha reciente. Creí que le habia pasado algo Antonio, tengo tfno. y no me contestó, intentaré en enero que bajamos a eskiar, como desde hace 30 años. La Bulería tiene un peligro, que te pueden dar las 6 de la mañana y luego tener que eskiar, bueno, la última vez parece que tenia hora de cierre, aunque luego tiene otra cueva encima que la toma como privada y te lleva a esta.
MIGUEL Y LOS DE BILBAO
LM G
Andalucia, Spain81 contributions
Perdona por más que busco no sé a que cueva te refieres en concreto.
marilena g
abbiategrasso2 contributions
vorrei sapere il nome del ristorante in grotta per cenare e sentire il flamenco, anche il prezzo. Grazie
mlbrion
Rome, Italy165 contributions
Mi spiace ma non ricordo il nome del locale per il prezzo io ho pagato 35 euro inclusa consumazione
Dunia A
Barcelona, Spain13 contributions
Viajo a Granada 5 días y avía destinado todo un día para ver el sacromonte pero quizás es demasiado... si voy por la tarde y cenamos por ahí es suficiente?
TECNILEDS S
Valencia, Spain65 contributions
Hola totalmente de acuerdo con lo que te indica david, buen viaje y disfruta de granada
saludos
Cómo podría entrar a una cueva de sacromonte a disfrutar un rato del auténtico flamenco de las cuevas?
No quiero un espectáculo preparado con cena incluida. Quiero vivir y sentir el flamenco puro de las cuevas del sacromonte.
Gracias!
noni
Vienna, Austria49 contributions
Hola Rosa, comprendo tu deseo, también lo tuvimos nosotros, pero decidimos visitar el flamenco en sevilla. el tema de las cuevas es muy bueno, pero no encontramos ofertas de algo "auténtico" y sencillo, salvo algunas cuevas que ofrecian la version del flamenco típicas del sacromonte, que nosotros no vimos porque justamente las ofrecian como espectaculo con cena. pienso que quiza entrando mas a la sierra se pueda apreciar algo un poco mas tradicional. yo converse con el senhor anciano que cuida el jardin a la subida antes de el museo. el si conto cosas interesantes! saludos!
conchigm20
Province of Seville, Spain
Hola
Me gustaría saber qué cueva ofrece un flamenco bueno (no el típico para extranjeros) y qué precios tienen aproximadamente
Gracias
pisanomatteo96
Dego, Italy19 contributions
Bueno, hablando de precios, ví que más o menos en cada cueva el espectáculo cuesta 20€/persona. Yo estuve en la cueva de la rocío y allí, tengo que decirlo, vas a ver un espectáculo de flamenco para turistas.
Bob D
Hebden Bridge1 contribution
How do i find out if there are flamenco shows in the Escueala Internacional de Flamenco Manolete between August 23rd and 26th?
I have also heard that La Chumbera, Camino del Sacramonte 107, Teatro Municipal is good for authentic flamenco. again how do I find out when there are shows on these dates?.
Fergs85
Thornton-Le-Dale, UK1,036 contributions
Meant to say that we booked by email, and were able to collect the tickets 20 minutes before the show.
Aina F
21 contributions
se puede subir en coche hasta el mirador de san miguel alto?
Teresa G
Granada, Spain27 contributions
La gente esta debiéndose confudir. para subir Al mirador de San Miguel eL Alto no hay que callejear por sacromonte. se accede por carretera de murcia todo para arriba y no hay problema de parking puesto que es una explanada . El que tiene problemas de acceso es el de San Nicolas
Aina F
21 contributions
hay que pagar?
Manuel Numancia
Malaga, Spain744 contributions
Es un barrio típico de Granada, espacio abierto, hasta ahí no ha llegado la privatización, por lo que no hay que pagar por pasear por él.
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