Granada · Albaicín · Sacromonte
Flamenco in Granada: shows and tickets
A one-hour show in a tablao in the centre or in a whitewashed cave in Sacromonte. Here is how to choose between the venues.
In short
- Flamenco shows in Granada last about one hour. The show at Zincalé lasts about 50 minutes and the one at Los Tarantos about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- There are two kinds of venue. In the centre you find the tablaos: La Alboreá in Plaza Nueva, Casa Ana and the Teatro Flamenco. In the caves, in Sacromonte and the Albaicín, you find Venta El Gallo, Zincalé, Los Tarantos and El Templo del Flamenco.
- Arrive between 10 and 30 minutes before the show, depending on the venue. The start times are shown when you choose your date.
- Some tickets include a drink, and at a few venues dinner is an option. Each card says what is included.
Sacromonte: flamenco in a cave
Sacromonte is the traditional quarter of the Roma community, a hill of whitewashed cave houses that were dug probably from the sixteenth century. Several shows take place in these caves.
The Albaicín: a walk before the show
The Albaicín is the hill north of the river Darro, with a medieval layout that dates from the Nasrid period. Together with the Alhambra it is on the UNESCO list. Walking its lanes in the late afternoon is the natural way to arrive at a cave show.
The Mirador de San Nicolás is on the route of the C32 bus.
Tablao or cave: which show suits you?
Want to stay in the centre, close to Plaza Nueva? Choose a tablao such as La Alboreá or Casa Ana. Want the cave atmosphere? Choose one in Sacromonte or the Albaicín. Planning a dinner? Check which cards include a drink or a meal.
If you see the Alhambra in the morning, flamenco makes a good end to the day.