Sacromonte Abbey - Abadia de Sacromonte
The Sacromonte is one of the mystical districts in Granada. Walking up the Camino del Sacromonte,
from the Cuesta del Chapiz, you will see a large stone cross, next to the chapel of the Santo Sepulcro.
This is the route to the Sacromonte Abbey. Located on Mount Valparaiso, the Sacromonte Abbey shows us the
cultural past of the city and is vital to understanding the history of Granada.
The complex has three main parts: the Abbey made in Seventeenth and Eighteenth centuries, the College
of the Seventeenth Century and the Seminary.
Crossing the courtyard with 28 arches we enter a chapel which has a small altar by the entrance, leading
to several caves in which were found a number of relics and texts from the Sixteenth Century.
A cross that is believed to have belonged to St. John of God is located in the main cave at the site where the holy men were burned.
Opposite the entrance to the caves is a beautiful Madonna which was donated by Don Pedro Pascasio.
At the entrance to the street that leads to the Sacromonte Abbey is the Hermitage of the Holy Sepulchre,
built in the Seventeenth Century.
Sacromonte Abbey has breathtaking views of the Alhambra, the Albaicin,
the River Darro and the magnificent peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
The complex has three main parts: the Abbey made in seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries, the College of the seventeenth century and the Seminary.
Crossing the courtyard with 28 arches we enter a chapel which has a small altar by the entrance
that leads to several caves in which were found several findings of relics and texts of the sixteenth century.
A cross that is believed belonged to St. John of God, is located in the main cave at the site where
the holy men were burned.
Opposite the entrance to the caves is a beautiful Immaculate which was given by Don Pedro
Pascasio. At the entrance of the street that leads to the Sacromonte Abbey is the Hermitage
of the Holy Sepulcher, built in the seventeenth century.
Sacromonte Abbey has breathtaking views of the
the Alhambra,
el Albaicin,
del river Darro and the magnificent peaks of the
Sierra Nevada.
Guided Visits to the Abbey of Sacromonte
There are daily tours of the Abadia del Sacromonte in Spanish.
Opening hours are between 11:00 and 13:00 and between 16:00 and 18:00.
Large groups need to make a reservation.
Visitors may come at any time up to half an hour before closing.
Visits last approximately 30 minutes.
You cannot visit the Abbey without taking the tour.
Price of visit 3 euros
Datos de Contacto
Address: Camino del Sacromonte 4, Granada
Phone: 958 221 445
Opening Hours of the Abadia del Sacromonte
The Abbey is open from 11:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 18:00
How to get there
By Bus:
You can reach the Sacromonte Abbey from Plaza Nueva by bus number 34
There are only 4 buses: at 11:27, 13:27, 16:27 and 18:27.
By Car:
You can not go to the Sacromonte Abbey through Sacromonte Road.
But you can go up the Caretera de Murcia -> Camino Viejo de Fargue. 300 m before
Camino Viejo de Fargue crosses A-4002 turn right to Sacromonte Abbey.
By Taxi: taxis
are allowed to ascend the Camino de Sacromonte, it takes about 10 mins from Plaza Nueva
and will cost 5-7 euros.
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