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 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.

How to Get to the Abbey of Sacromonte

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.

Abbey of Sacromonte Admission Fee

Sacromonte Abbey admission fee is 3 euros.

Contact Details

Address: Camino del Sacromonte 4, Granada, Phone: 958 221 445

Sacromonte Abbey Opening Hours

The Abbey is open from 11:00 h to 13:00 h and from 16:00 h to 18:00 h