Sacromonte
Neighbourhood · Granada

Sacromonte

Photo: Jebulon · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Sacromonte sits on the hills above the Darro river. It features whitewashed cave dwellings dug into the rock. Visitors come for the views toward the Alhambra and for flamenco performances in local caves.

On day 7 of Seville, Córdoba and Granada in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
2-3 hours
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Walk uphill from the Albaicin or take local bus from central Granada

Itineraries with Sacromonte

Day 7 of Seville, Córdoba and Granada in 7 Days

Granada: the cathedral and Sacromonte

How Sacromonte fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Granada CathedralGranada
  2. 11:00Royal Chapel of GranadaGranada
  3. 12:30AlcaiceríaGranada
  4. 16:00SacromonteGranada
  5. 21:00Flamenco in SacromonteGranada
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Sacromonte questions

Is Sacromonte safe to visit?

The main streets and caves are safe during daylight hours. Standard city precautions apply at night.

What to see in Sacromonte?

Walk the paths past cave homes and stop at viewpoints over the Alhambra. Some caves host flamenco shows.

How long does it take to visit Sacromonte?

Most visitors spend two to three hours walking the area and seeing the views.

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