Granada Activities

What to do in Granada? - Activities, tours & excursions

Information about activities, things to do, guided tours and flamenco shows during your citytrip in Granada Spain.

Activitiets & Tours in Granada

Visit a flamencoshow in Sacromonte

^{Flamenco in Granada} The gypsies in the Sacromonte caves have a long tradition of flamenco, the typical Spanish dance and music. The so-called gitano's made a mix of traditional Spanish flamenco with Arab belly dancing. In the caves of Sacromonte, many flamencoshows are still being given today; These bars are called the tablaos. The offer of flamenco shows is ample, so you probably can book a show on the spot. An overview of some tablaos with flamenco:

Shows in Sacromonte district

• Recommended: Jardines de Zoraya (Calle Panaderos 32), book online from 25 euros
• Cuevas Los Tarantos (Camino del Sacromonte 9), book online from 26 euros
• Cueva la Rocío (Camino del Sacromonte, 70), book online
• El Templo Del Flamenco (C. Pernaleros Alto, 41), book online from 26 euros, but on some evenings also possible with a tapas menu
• Cueva Venta El Gallo (Barranco Los Negros 5) (website)

Shows in the center of Granada

• La Alboreá (Calle Pan, 3), popular show, not located in Sacromonte, but centrally located near the cathedral book online from 18 euros
• Casa Ana (C. Cárcel Alta, 7), book online from 18 euros
• Casa del Arte (Cuesta Gomerez 11), book online from 20 euros
• Eshavira Club (Postigo de la Cuna, 2), flamenco and jazz club, varying program (website)

Walking tour Granada

Would you like to learn more about the sights in the historic centre of Granada under the guidance of an English speaking guide? This walk takes you over two hours and a quarter past the history of Granada. More info at this website.

Cycling tour in Granada

Cycling in a city with steep hills a smart idea? Getyourguide.com has found a nice solution for that; with E-bikes you can easily discover the city. Listen to interesting stories from an English speaking guide. Explore for three hours the neighborhoods of Granada, the beautiful views and hear nice anecdotes about the city. More information.

Popular Tours & Activities

Tips for excursions in the area

^{White village Capileira in las Alpujarras}

^{Beach of Nerja}

• Las Alpujarras: Go by car to visit this mountainous region between the Sierra Nevada, the coast and Almeria. Las Alpujarras is characterized by the typical white houses of the pitoresque villages. You can also book an organized day trip here.
• Caves of Nerja: Take a day trip to the coast near Granada. Visit Salobreña (a white village), Almuñecar and San Miguel Castle. Finish the trip with a visit to the caves of Nerja (more about this tour).
• Rafting: Go rafting on the river Genil. This is a 15 minutes drive by car from Granada (address: Piscina Bola de Oro) or on the river Guadalfeo at the village of Órgiva.
• Beach: Within an hour you can drive to the Costa Tropicana with popular coastal towns as Almuñecar, Salobrena and Motril.
• Sierra Nevada: Whether you want to go skiing, cycling or go for a fantastic mountain walk, the mountainous region of Sierra Nevada has everything to offer. Read more about the Sierra Nevada.