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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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The area
Neighborhood: Albaicín
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Restaurants
1,595 within 3 miles
Tablao Flamenco Jardines de Zoraya
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La Chumbera
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Casa Juanillo
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Casa Gabriel
388
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Restaurante Las Tomasas
647
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Casa Juan Maya
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Cueva de la Rocio
77
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Mirador de Morayma
967
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Rabo de Nube
608
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Pibe
91
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Attractions
247 within 6 miles
Abadia del Sacromonte
500
0.3 miReligious Sites
Generalife
11,446
0.8 miHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
The Alhambra
43,140
1 miHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Mirador de San Nicolas
12,912
0.9 miHistoric Sites • Historic Walking Areas
Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte
378
0.5 miSpeciality Museums
Nasrid Palaces
650
1 miCastles
Patio de los Leones
268
1 miArchitectural Buildings
La Ermita de San Miguel Alto
169
0.7 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Casa Ana · Centro Flamenco · Tablao
200
1.3 miTheaters
Mirador San Miguel Alto
107
0.7 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
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Bob
Manchester, UK43 contributions
Interesting historical area with a couple of good smaller attractions
Jul 2022
This is a really cool area of Granada and well worth a visit. We got a bus up to the Abbey in the hills which was built above some caves which were used for worship at a time when Christians were persecuted. It was a really beautiful building which we entered on a ticket we'd bought when we visited the Cathedral (we purchased one for 3 attractions which were the Cathedral, Royal Mausoleums and the Abbey) and used the free audio guide on their app (recommended). The caves were a highlight.

From there we walked down (about 10 minutes walk) to the Sacromonte Caves Museum which was (I think) 10 euros. It was cool to see how people had set up their housing in the caves and probably took us about 45mins and is well worth your time. It took us about 20 minutes to walk from their back to the Albaicin/city. There is a flamenco museum and places where in the evening you can see a show if that's your thing.

I'd recommend going in the morning or later in the afternoon. There's little to no shade outside of the attractions and the day we went it was absolutely scorching when we were in the area around 12:30-3 (we did this the day we checked out of our hotel so it was then or never).
Written August 9, 2022
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Kathleen M
1 contribution
Art Chapiz--a wonderful place to stay
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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Madi B
Welling, UK13 contributions
Gorgeous views
Jun 2022
Loved this place! I'd recommend a tour guide, so you can understand the Islamic history behind this place, which otherwise would not get noticed.
Written June 20, 2022
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NTXTravelBug60
Dallas, TX130 contributions
Interesting and Different
May 2022
Very interesting. I wish we had scheduled a tour so we were a little more certain where we should go and what we were seeing. We poked our heads into a couple of places--it was late in the day and we were short on time--I wish we had allowed more time and studied it a bit more. I would like to learn more about it. Next trip!
Written May 19, 2022
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sheffieldeats
Sheffield, UK2,050 contributions
Different kind of place
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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The Travelling Piggy
London, UK4,090 contributions
Worth the hike.
Mar 2022 • Friends
It appears that less people trek here or its discounted. I'm glad really as it was lovely to get uninterrupted views and the views were absolutely stunning. A must do in my humble opinion.
Written March 6, 2022
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Farfar
Hilversum, The Netherlands797 contributions
Cave houses unique in this part of Granada
Oct 2021
A lot of climbing as small streets going up and down but worthwhile a visit. Beautiful cave houses giving this part of Granada a special atmosphere!
Written February 10, 2022
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Xel@
Madrid, Spain719 contributions
Very picturesque place
Jan 2022
Well here you may feel it for real that you are in Andalusia.
These houses looks like are not real, like coming from movie scenary
Written January 24, 2022
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zaplocation
Klosters, Switzerland174 contributions
defo worth a visit
Nov 2021
Walk up here from Paseo de las Tristes, visit the museum then along the hill for lunch at Mirador de Juan Ranos. Then back down hill to the town. Museum costs €5 and worth it. Lots of interesting info on gypsy cave-dwellers in Spanish and English. Did you know Gypsies originated from India?
Written November 23, 2021
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom8,241 contributions
Exploring Beyond the Alhambra
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.
Written January 20, 2021
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