Palace · UNESCO
Alhambra
Granada, Spain
The red palace-fortress of Granada's Nasrid rulers, and Spain's most visited monument.
Neighbourhood · Spain · Andalusia
Sacromonte
A hillside neighbourhood of cave houses and the home of Granada's Roma flamenco tradition.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Sacromonte matters
On the hill above the Albaicin, Sacromonte is a neighbourhood where people live in whitewashed houses dug into the hillside. It is the traditional home of Granada's Roma community and an important place for flamenco. Evenings are best, when you can see a flamenco performance in a cave venue. There is also a museum of cave life.
Talking points
- Many homes are dug into the hillside.
- It is closely tied to the zambra, a Granada flamenco style.
- The walk offers wonderful views of the Alhambra.
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Garden · UNESCO
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Mountain
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