More about: 11 Best Flamenco Shows in Granada
The origins of flamenco in the city of Granada date back to the first gypsy communities that settled in Sacromonte. The importance of this neighbourhood remains today, and its cave houses are home to some of the best tablaos. But flamenco spread throughout the city over the years, and today this musical genre can be felt in many of its corners.
In this post, I'll tell you about the most important ones. Traditional flamenco tablaos, cave houses that are authentic temples of this genre, and places that combine shows with the chance to try Granada's cuisine. Discover the 10 best options:
1. Show at the Tablao Flamenco in La Alboreá
Booking a flamenco show at Tablao La Alborea is one of the best value for money options for enjoying a good show. Each performance lasts one hour and features a singer, a guitarist, a male dancer and a female dancer, all highly skilled in their art.
The venue also offers dinner with the show and is located in the heart of the city, just a few minutes from another must-see monument : Granada Cathedral.
In terms of price, length of the show and location, this is one of the best options for enjoying flamenco in a very comfortable setting.
Useful information
- Price: from £15.
- Location: Calle Pan, 3.
- Performances: 7.
2. Show in the Zoraya Gardens
Although there are many flamenco tablaos offering dinner and a show, if you book a flamenco show at the Jardines de Zoraya, you won't regret it. The setting is unique, as the gardens are located in a traditional Carmen house.
This is a typical Albaicín building with an interior courtyard which, in this case, houses a garden with fruit trees and fountains, providing the perfect setting for dinner and a flamenco show. The shows last one hour.
It is in a privileged location, just a few minutes from the San Nicolás viewpoint.
Useful information
- Price: adults, from £25; children aged 7 to 12, around £15; and children under 7, free.
- Location: Calle Panaderos, 32.
- Tours: 6pm, 8pm and 10.30pm.
3. Flamenco show at Tablao Casa Ana
Booking a flamenco show at Tablao Casa Ana is another great option if you want to immerse yourself in the art of flamenco in the city of Granada.
The show lasts approximately one hour and takes place in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere in an authentic tablao. It features professional dancers, singers and guitarists who will captivate you with their interpretation of different flamenco styles.
Useful information
- Price: from 13 years old, £19; from 5 to 12 years old, £15.
- Location: Calle Cárcel Alta, 7.
- Show times: 5.30 pm.
4. Flamenco show at Cueva de la Rocío
The Cueva de la Rocío was founded in 1951, making it one of the oldest zambras in Sacromonte. The word "zambra" comes from the Arabic "zumra", which can be translated as "party" and refers to the parties celebrated by the gypsy community at their weddings in the 17th century.
This cave is owned by one of the most important families in the world of flamenco, the Maya family. Synonymous with flamenco shows of the highest quality, it is one of the best options if you want to book a flamenco show in a cave-restaurant.
The Cueva del Rocío offers shows from Tuesday to Saturday, with up to four show times. It has an added advantage in that it offers minibus transfers from the centre of Granada to see the show.
Useful information
- Price: Between £15 and £55.
- Location: Camino del Sacromonte, 70.
- Show times: 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
5. Show at the Temple of Flamenco
If you want to book one of the best flamenco shows in Granada in the Albaicín district, you can choose the Templo de Flamenco.
The Flatro111 company is responsible for entertaining the audience at this venue, which is housed in a large cave house. In fact, it is one of the largest venues in Granada.
There are performances every day. Each performance lasts about 70 minutes and there is a wide variety of menus and schedules to suit all tastes.
Useful information
- Price: Between €26 and €60 approximately, depending on whether dinner is included.
- Location: Calle Pernaleros Alto, 41.
- Tours: 1:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
6. Flamenco show at the Cueva de los Tarantos
I begin this review of Granada's flamenco temples with the legendary Cueva de los Tarantos. This cave house in the heart of Sacromonte dates back to the 15th century and has been hosting flamenco shows since 1972. Its performances are considered some of the purest and most passionate in Granada, making it one of the best places to enjoy this genre.
They offer two performances a day with limited seating to maintain an intimate atmosphere. Each performance lasts approximately 75 minutes and includes a drink for around £26 per ticket.
They also offer the option of combining the show with dinner and even give flamenco classes. All the information can be found on their official website.
Useful information
- Price: approximately £22.
- Location: Camino del Sacromonte, 9.
- Performances: usually around 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
7. Show at the Casa del Arte Flamenco
The Casa del Arte Flamenco is one of the most traditional tablaos in Granada. Located at the foot of the Alhambra, in the heart of the Realejo neighbourhood, it takes less than 5 minutes to get there from Granada Cathedral.
The Casa del Arte Flamenco is one of the favourite tablaos for purists of this genre, as its performances are always faithful to the most classic flamenco.
There are two daily performances lasting one hour. Tickets for this show start at around £22 and the price can be increased to include dinner.
Useful information
- Price: From approximately £22.
- Location: Cta de Gomérez 11.
- Performances: 7pm and 8.30pm.
8. Flamenco show by La Soleá
La Soleá is a flamenco tablao located in a very unusual place. Specifically, it is located in Granada's bullring. As a result, it is a place where two of Spain's most representative traditions, flamenco and bullfighting, come together.
La Soleá has two performances a day, each lasting approximately an hour and a quarter. Here, flamenco is also accompanied by good food, with dinner and show packages including a drink for £26. If you would like to add dinner, the price rises to £58.
Useful information
- Price: Between €26 and €58 approximately.
- Location: Monumental de Frascuelo Plaza de Toros de Granada.
- Performances: 9 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.
9. Flamenco show at La Zambra de María La Canastera
La Zambra de Maria La Canastera is one of the oldest and most traditional flamenco venues in Granada.
It is located in the heart of Sacromonte, in a traditional cave house with typical décor featuring photographs of famous figures who have visited this cave. The descendants of María La Canastera are responsible for keeping the flamenco spirit of the place intact.
The cave can hold less than 100 people and there is only one show per night, making it one of the hardest tablaos to get into. In this case, it is highly recommended to book in advance on their website.
Useful information
- Price: approximately £27.
- Location: Camino del Sacromonte, 89.
- Performances: at 9.15 p.m.
10. Flamenco show at Venta El Gallo
More than just a flamenco venue, Venta del Gallo is a restaurant with flamenco shows. Typical Andalusian cuisine takes centre stage, with flamenco providing the perfect accompaniment to enjoy the dishes.
This is not to say that the show is not up to scratch, far from it. There is only one show per day, but there are up to four menus to choose from. All of them feature Andalusian dishes and products as the common thread. You can see the menus and products on offer at this link.
You can choose between seeing the show with just a drink or with a full dinner. Another great advantage is that they offer the option of including transport from the centre, which is worth bearing in mind as it is located in the Sacromonte district, further away from the centre.
Useful information
- Price: Between €20 and €50 approximately, depending on whether dinner is included.
- Location: Barranco de los Negros, 5.
- Show times: Monday to Sunday at 9pm.
11. Show at Tablao Flamenco Albayzin
The Tablao de Albayzin is another of the best things to do in Granada. Also known as the tablao de la reina mora, it is the tablao with the best views in all of Granada.
Its Mudejar-style venue is located right next to the famous San Nicolás viewpoint, where you can enjoy the best views of the Alhambra. This is undoubtedly an important added bonus, but the star of the show is, of course, the flamenco performances. In fact, it is considered one of the best flamenco shows in Granada.
This venue also offers the option of including a tour of the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighbourhoods, which is one of the best guided tours you can take in Granada. As an extra, there is also a chill-out area with spectacular views.
Useful information
- Price: Between €18 and €40 approximately. The show alone costs around €18, adding a drink brings the price up to €25, and with dinner it comes to €40.
- Location: Carretera de Murcia, next to the San Nicolás viewpoint.
- Tickets: Single ticket at 9:30 p.m.