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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Bob
Manchester, UK43 contributions
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).
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
These houses looks like are not real, like coming from movie scenary
Written January 24, 2022
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zaplocation
Klosters, Switzerland174 contributions
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
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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
Euskadi106 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, Spain80 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, Austria48 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, UK993 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, Spain725 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.
Sacromonte (Granada) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Sacromonte:
- Granada: Sacromonte and Albaycin Neighbourhoods Walking Tour (From $17.58)
- Granada Walking Tour: Albaicin and Sacromonte Quarters (From $14.50)
- Golden Hour in Granada: Sunset Walking Tour with Play Granada (From $16.48)
- Night Adventure Tour, Play Granada Original (From $16.48)
- Albayzin and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour in Granada (From $15.38)
- Hotels near Sacromonte:
- (0.75 mi) Solar Montes Claros
- (0.83 mi) Carmen de Ramilla
- (0.96 mi) Oro del Darro Suites
- (0.87 mi) Hotel Casa Morisca
- (0.98 mi) Apartamentos Alhambra
- Restaurants near Sacromonte:
- (0.89 mi) Tablao Flamenco Jardines de Zoraya
- (1.03 mi) Artesana Pic Nic
- (0.87 mi) Casa Gabriel
- (1.28 mi) El Mercader
- (1.26 mi) Teteria Restaurante Diwan
- Attractions near Sacromonte:
- (0.27 mi) Abadia del Sacromonte
- (0.78 mi) Generalife
- (0.98 mi) The Alhambra
- (0.94 mi) Mirador de San Nicolas
- (0.50 mi) Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte