Guidebook for Granada

Yoshi & Tim
Guidebook for Granada

Arts & Culture

The Jewel in the Crown of Moorish culture! (The big building in front of you when you look out from the terrace - but you knew that already) There is nothing we can say about The Alhambra that hasn't been written far better elsewhere. Our advice, book your tickets online at the website below as early as possible (entrance is strictly limited) and if you can fit a night tour in then do it. The Nasrid palaces at night have a special atmosphere with the plasterwork reliefs feeling somehow even more three dimensional than during the day. If you get moonlight, so much the better. There is a useful app also available on the same website https://tickets.alhambra-patronato.es/en/
933 residents recomanen
Alhambra
s/n C. Real de la Alhambra
933 residents recomanen
The Jewel in the Crown of Moorish culture! (The big building in front of you when you look out from the terrace - but you knew that already) There is nothing we can say about The Alhambra that hasn't been written far better elsewhere. Our advice, book your tickets online at the website below as early as possible (entrance is strictly limited) and if you can fit a night tour in then do it. The Nasrid palaces at night have a special atmosphere with the plasterwork reliefs feeling somehow even more three dimensional than during the day. If you get moonlight, so much the better. There is a useful app also available on the same website https://tickets.alhambra-patronato.es/en/
Set in a series of abandoned cave dwelling the museum highlight the history of the Roma people in Granada, recreates how they lived and explains the Zambra dancing/ Flamenco music they became famous for. http://www.sacromontegranada.com/museo/
48 residents recomanen
Museu de les Coves de Sacromonte
Calle Verea de Enmedio
48 residents recomanen
Set in a series of abandoned cave dwelling the museum highlight the history of the Roma people in Granada, recreates how they lived and explains the Zambra dancing/ Flamenco music they became famous for. http://www.sacromontegranada.com/museo/
Eclectic museum housed in a historic townhouse. From medieval to 20th century - interesting insights on aspects of Granada's history http://www.museosdeandalucia.es/cultura/museos/MCTGR/?lng=es
52 residents recomanen
Casa dels Tiros
19 C. Pavaneras
52 residents recomanen
Eclectic museum housed in a historic townhouse. From medieval to 20th century - interesting insights on aspects of Granada's history http://www.museosdeandalucia.es/cultura/museos/MCTGR/?lng=es
Magnificent if somewhat architecturally confusing example of the wealth lavished on the Church at the height of the Golden Age of the Empire. Spare a thought for the slaves and miners in the "Indies" who made it possible, for it is their memorial too.
484 residents recomanen
Catedral de Granada
484 residents recomanen
Magnificent if somewhat architecturally confusing example of the wealth lavished on the Church at the height of the Golden Age of the Empire. Spare a thought for the slaves and miners in the "Indies" who made it possible, for it is their memorial too.
The last resting place of Los Reyes Catolicos who oversaw both the completion of La Reconquista and financed Columbus's expeditions (they later fell out).
129 residents recomanen
Capella Reial de Granada
129 residents recomanen
The last resting place of Los Reyes Catolicos who oversaw both the completion of La Reconquista and financed Columbus's expeditions (they later fell out).
TAKE LINE BUS : C30/C32 TO GO ALHAMBRA
25 residents recomanen
Estació de la plaça Isabel la Catòlica
25 residents recomanen
TAKE LINE BUS : C30/C32 TO GO ALHAMBRA
46 residents recomanen
Corral del Carbó
21 C. Mariana Pineda
46 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
Hospital Real, Granada
s/n Av. del Hospicio
12 residents recomanen
6 residents recomanen
Església de la Mare de Déu de les Angústies
42 Carrera de la Virgen
6 residents recomanen

Food Scene

A place for locals as well as tourists, decorated with signed photos & posters of Flamenco stars & bullfighters. Head there in the evening for a glass of Vermut de Casa, a casual dinner and friendly hospitality http://www.guiatapear.com/tapas-granada/granada/item/casa-manolo-torcuato
98 residents recomanen
Restaurante andaluz - Casa Torcuato
31 C. Pagés
98 residents recomanen
A place for locals as well as tourists, decorated with signed photos & posters of Flamenco stars & bullfighters. Head there in the evening for a glass of Vermut de Casa, a casual dinner and friendly hospitality http://www.guiatapear.com/tapas-granada/granada/item/casa-manolo-torcuato
Pleasant little tapas bar to stop off in when walking by the Darro
Ras Cafe Bar
6 Carrera del Darro
Pleasant little tapas bar to stop off in when walking by the Darro
Founded in 1976 by CF Granada Argentinian footballer Luis Oruezábal Chikito Restaurant, occupies what used to be the Alameda Café, a place regularly frequented by legends such as Federico García Lorca and Falla, part of the famous literary gathering “El Rinconcillo” Since then it as become a legend too, while enjoying an excellent copa & tapa check out the pictures on the walls for all the famous sports stars & others who have dropped in on the 'official' CF Granada tapas bar & restaurant. Not on the menu but worth asking for if they are not to busy is the steak with chimichurri sauce on bread. The food of Champions!
26 residents recomanen
Chikito
Nº9 Pl. del Campillo
26 residents recomanen
Founded in 1976 by CF Granada Argentinian footballer Luis Oruezábal Chikito Restaurant, occupies what used to be the Alameda Café, a place regularly frequented by legends such as Federico García Lorca and Falla, part of the famous literary gathering “El Rinconcillo” Since then it as become a legend too, while enjoying an excellent copa & tapa check out the pictures on the walls for all the famous sports stars & others who have dropped in on the 'official' CF Granada tapas bar & restaurant. Not on the menu but worth asking for if they are not to busy is the steak with chimichurri sauce on bread. The food of Champions!
Sophisticated younger sibling to the Los Diamantes empire hidden away on Calle Lepanto behind the town hall. On Christmas eve this place was buzzing!
Calle Lepanto, 5
5 Calle Lepanto
Sophisticated younger sibling to the Los Diamantes empire hidden away on Calle Lepanto behind the town hall. On Christmas eve this place was buzzing!
Top notch seafood tapas in a central location. Be sure to drink Manzanilla alongside the tapas to experience the full Andalusian palate
33 residents recomanen
Restaurante Oliver
12 Pl. Pescadería
33 residents recomanen
Top notch seafood tapas in a central location. Be sure to drink Manzanilla alongside the tapas to experience the full Andalusian palate
An institution perennially packed with mixed crowd of tourists and locals. If location scouts were looking for the stereotypical traditional Granadino tapas bar this one would probably be it. Worth a visit though you will probably want to go somewhere a bit less hectic where to enjoy a quiet drink or two as catching the eye of the staff can become rather stressful https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bodegas-Casta%C3%B1eda/101463496595384
149 residents recomanen
Bodegas Castañeda
1 C. Almireceros
149 residents recomanen
An institution perennially packed with mixed crowd of tourists and locals. If location scouts were looking for the stereotypical traditional Granadino tapas bar this one would probably be it. Worth a visit though you will probably want to go somewhere a bit less hectic where to enjoy a quiet drink or two as catching the eye of the staff can become rather stressful https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bodegas-Casta%C3%B1eda/101463496595384
Less photogenic neighbour to Bodegas Castañeda, what it lacks in 'character' it more than makes up for in the quality of the menu and the efficient service http://www.losmanueles.es/
137 residents recomanen
Restaurante Los Manueles
61 Reyes Católicos
137 residents recomanen
Less photogenic neighbour to Bodegas Castañeda, what it lacks in 'character' it more than makes up for in the quality of the menu and the efficient service http://www.losmanueles.es/
Old Skool seafood tapas in modern surroundings, a winning combination proved by the locals and tourists who pack it out With five branches around town you are never too far from a seafood treat http://www.barlosdiamantes.com/
214 residents recomanen
Bar los diamantes
13 Pl. Nueva
214 residents recomanen
Old Skool seafood tapas in modern surroundings, a winning combination proved by the locals and tourists who pack it out With five branches around town you are never too far from a seafood treat http://www.barlosdiamantes.com/
Small local market, couple of convenience stores and several tapasa bars
87 residents recomanen
Plaza Larga
Plaza Larga
87 residents recomanen
Small local market, couple of convenience stores and several tapasa bars
Come for the coffee, stay for the cakes! A good place to enjoy a typical local breakfast of coffee & pan con tomate (other choices are available) and watch the Albayzin wake up as workers pop in for breakfast on before starting their shifts. Casa Pasteles is also home to a highly accomplished patisserie with both regular favourites and seasonal specialities. If we are feeling indulgent we often grab some to enjoy on the terraza http://www.casapasteles.es/
47 residents recomanen
Casa Pasteles Albayzin
1 Pl. Larga
47 residents recomanen
Come for the coffee, stay for the cakes! A good place to enjoy a typical local breakfast of coffee & pan con tomate (other choices are available) and watch the Albayzin wake up as workers pop in for breakfast on before starting their shifts. Casa Pasteles is also home to a highly accomplished patisserie with both regular favourites and seasonal specialities. If we are feeling indulgent we often grab some to enjoy on the terraza http://www.casapasteles.es/
The go to local place if you wake up craving churros
Calle Pagés, 24
24 Calle Pagés
The go to local place if you wake up craving churros
Typical Nu Skool Spanish market combining fish, meat, fruit & veg, deli and wine stall together with good quality places to eat
132 residents recomanen
Dolços típics Granada
S/N Pl. de San Agustín
132 residents recomanen
Typical Nu Skool Spanish market combining fish, meat, fruit & veg, deli and wine stall together with good quality places to eat
The go to place for seafood tapas, with an excellent restaurant alongside. As is so often the case in Granada, great quality does not have to mean high prices - and the quality can be exceptional
28 residents recomanen
Cunini
14 C. Paz
28 residents recomanen
The go to place for seafood tapas, with an excellent restaurant alongside. As is so often the case in Granada, great quality does not have to mean high prices - and the quality can be exceptional
Fantastic variety and quality of traditional pastries and snacks, heavily influenced by the Islamic era (expect pine nuts and sultanas to feature in many). They have a nice coffee bar, decorated in prints of the local artist from which they take their name.
8 residents recomanen
Pastelería López Mezquita
39 Reyes Católicos
8 residents recomanen
Fantastic variety and quality of traditional pastries and snacks, heavily influenced by the Islamic era (expect pine nuts and sultanas to feature in many). They have a nice coffee bar, decorated in prints of the local artist from which they take their name.
The best steaks in Granada by a mile, interesting wine list and good selection of other dishes. The Calle Escudo del Carmen branch has a traditional Asador (think plenty of dark wood) ambiance while their newer branch at Plaza de Los Campos 8 sports a more modern vibe. The food at both is equally good so just depends on how the muse takes you
15 residents recomanen
Real Asador de Castilla
17 C. Escudo del Carmen
15 residents recomanen
The best steaks in Granada by a mile, interesting wine list and good selection of other dishes. The Calle Escudo del Carmen branch has a traditional Asador (think plenty of dark wood) ambiance while their newer branch at Plaza de Los Campos 8 sports a more modern vibe. The food at both is equally good so just depends on how the muse takes you
Hidden away down a back alley this cosy tapas place offers interesting wines, craft beers and tasty tapas
6 residents recomanen
Restaurante Mas que Vinos
10 C. Tundidores
6 residents recomanen
Hidden away down a back alley this cosy tapas place offers interesting wines, craft beers and tasty tapas
13 residents recomanen
Mesón Alegría
4 C. Moras
13 residents recomanen
87 residents recomanen
Calle Navas
Calle Navas
87 residents recomanen
74 residents recomanen
Plaza de Bib-Rambla
Plaza de Bib-Rambla
74 residents recomanen
82 residents recomanen
Los Diamantes
2 Pl. de Bib-Rambla
82 residents recomanen
Taberna Gamboa
11 C. Lepanto
8 residents recomanen
Tocateja
8 Calle Trinidad
8 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
La Estrella
10 C. Varela
12 residents recomanen
17 residents recomanen
EntreBrasas Granada
27 C. Navas
17 residents recomanen
20 residents recomanen
Bar Restaurante Kiki
9 Plaza Cementerio de San Nicolas
20 residents recomanen
42 residents recomanen
La Esquinita de Javi II
1 Pl. del Campillo Bajo
42 residents recomanen
34 residents recomanen
Ávila Tapas
16 C. Verónica de la Virgen
34 residents recomanen
Rollo
S/N Pl. de las Pasiegas
149 residents recomanen
Bodegas Castañeda
1 C. Almireceros
149 residents recomanen

Shopping

Hidden away on an alley off the Placeta del Gallo, near Placeta de San Miguel Bajo this centre is a hidden gem. With local artisans making and selling everything from tapestries to pottery, iron work to guitars and more beside. The quality of these original works is stunning and the prices are perhaps too cheap (before we bought anything our guess for how much it cost was about 5x the actual price). For some examples of the kind of work available, have a look at the beautiful blue & brown ceramics in the living room and the tapestries in the bedrooms. Please head there to support local craftspeople and leave with an original souvenir far better than anything in the usual shops. We hope to go there many more times to add to our decorations http://keramaniacs.blogspot.co.uk/ http://licariguitars.com/
Licari Guitars
Hidden away on an alley off the Placeta del Gallo, near Placeta de San Miguel Bajo this centre is a hidden gem. With local artisans making and selling everything from tapestries to pottery, iron work to guitars and more beside. The quality of these original works is stunning and the prices are perhaps too cheap (before we bought anything our guess for how much it cost was about 5x the actual price). For some examples of the kind of work available, have a look at the beautiful blue & brown ceramics in the living room and the tapestries in the bedrooms. Please head there to support local craftspeople and leave with an original souvenir far better than anything in the usual shops. We hope to go there many more times to add to our decorations http://keramaniacs.blogspot.co.uk/ http://licariguitars.com/
61 residents recomanen
Calle Recogidas
Calle Recogidas
61 residents recomanen
26 residents recomanen
Calle Reyes Católicos
Reyes Católicos
26 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

With several local tapas restaurants offering decent food at reasonable prices this square is popular with the younger crowd. However, Spain being Spain, all ages are welcome and it is a nice spot for to pause la merienda while enjoying a stroll
31 residents recomanen
Plaza Aliatar
Plaza Aliatar
31 residents recomanen
With several local tapas restaurants offering decent food at reasonable prices this square is popular with the younger crowd. However, Spain being Spain, all ages are welcome and it is a nice spot for to pause la merienda while enjoying a stroll
LINE OF BUS C/32, STOP IN MIRADOR DE SAN NICOLAS TO GO UP TAKE TICKETS TO SEE ALHAMBRA
12 residents recomanen
Access Pavilion of the Alhambra
1F P.º del Generalife
12 residents recomanen
LINE OF BUS C/32, STOP IN MIRADOR DE SAN NICOLAS TO GO UP TAKE TICKETS TO SEE ALHAMBRA
103 residents recomanen
Realejo-San Matias
103 residents recomanen
192 residents recomanen
Paseo de los Tristes
Paseo de los Tristes
192 residents recomanen
74 residents recomanen
Mirador de San Miguel
s/n Cam. del Sacromonte
74 residents recomanen
127 residents recomanen
Plaza Nueva
Plaza Nueva
127 residents recomanen
21 residents recomanen
Plaza Romanilla
Plaza Romanilla
21 residents recomanen
Registro Mercantil de Granada
6 C. Arandas
46 residents recomanen
Corral del Carbó
21 C. Mariana Pineda
46 residents recomanen

Drinks & Nightlife

Behind high walls a spacious terraced patio provides a pleasant place to enjoy a pre show drink while waiting for the real reason to visit, Flamenco. A non-profit club founded in 1949, Peña La Platería offers a venue for up and coming performers to polish their skill. The shows are packed and you will have to share a table but it is good value and you will be supporting the future of the art. http://www.laplateria.org.es/
15 residents recomanen
Peña La Platería
7 Pcta. de Toqueros
15 residents recomanen
Behind high walls a spacious terraced patio provides a pleasant place to enjoy a pre show drink while waiting for the real reason to visit, Flamenco. A non-profit club founded in 1949, Peña La Platería offers a venue for up and coming performers to polish their skill. The shows are packed and you will have to share a table but it is good value and you will be supporting the future of the art. http://www.laplateria.org.es/
30 residents recomanen
Paripe
6 C. Ángel Ganivet
30 residents recomanen
66 residents recomanen
Discoteca Aliatar
2 C. Recogidas
66 residents recomanen
The place to go for more variations on 'Gin & Tonics' than most of us can imagine.
22 residents recomanen
San Matias 30 Coffee & Spirits
3 Pl. de las Descalzas
22 residents recomanen
The place to go for more variations on 'Gin & Tonics' than most of us can imagine.
The closest thing Granada has to a hipster venue, serving fantastic food and amazing Vermouths, craft beer as well as the more run of the mill stuff - the music is not bad either
25 residents recomanen
Rosario Varela
10 C. Varela
25 residents recomanen
The closest thing Granada has to a hipster venue, serving fantastic food and amazing Vermouths, craft beer as well as the more run of the mill stuff - the music is not bad either
A hostel that not only has a very decent restaurant but hosts regular live music too - They weren't like this in my youth
62 residents recomanen
Lemon Rock
6 C. Montalbán
62 residents recomanen
A hostel that not only has a very decent restaurant but hosts regular live music too - They weren't like this in my youth

Getting Around

C31/C32 Buses run from outside the house into Central Granada, the tourist train also boards outside the house The App Moovit has all the public transport information for Granada
20 residents recomanen
Centro
20 residents recomanen
C31/C32 Buses run from outside the house into Central Granada, the tourist train also boards outside the house The App Moovit has all the public transport information for Granada
65 residents recomanen
Granada Bus Estacion
33 Barrio Plan Parcial 24
65 residents recomanen
GRANADA CARD Bono Turístico Toda Granada en una tarjeta
491 residents recomanen
Granada
491 residents recomanen
GRANADA CARD Bono Turístico Toda Granada en una tarjeta

Gastronomía

47 residents recomanen
Casa Pasteles Albayzin
1 Pl. Larga
47 residents recomanen
118 residents recomanen
Heladería Los Italianos
4 C. Gran Vía de Colón
118 residents recomanen
42 residents recomanen
La Esquinita de Javi II
1 Pl. del Campillo Bajo
42 residents recomanen
18 residents recomanen
Churrería Alhambra Cafeteria Chocolatería Granada
27 Pl. de Bib-Rambla
18 residents recomanen