Sacromonte Abbey - Great Architecture and Splendid Panoramic View
Enjoy a special day at the Alhambra with a guided tour
Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces: discover the wonders of the Alhambra with this all-inclusive tour: the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Alcazaba, and more.
Alhambra + Albaicín + Sacromonte: a perfect combination of a guided tour of the Alhambra in the morning and a guided tour of the Albaicin and Sacromonte in the afternoon.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.
This wonderful artistic, cultural, and religious complex comprises three main parts:
the Abbey, built in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the College from the seventeenth century, and the Seminary.
One of the earliest private university colleges in Europe was founded here in 1610.
The Chapel
Crossing the courtyard, which is adorned with 28 semi-circular arches, we arrive at a chapel with a small altar above the entrance to a mine.
This mine leads to several caves where, in 1595, the relics of the disciples of the Apostle James were discovered, along with lead books—plates
of lead inscribed in Arabic detailing their martyrdom. A furnace and ashes were also found.
San Juan de Dios Cross
A cross, 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 statue of 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 Museum
The Abbey conserves a very valuable heritage, although not all of it is visible to the public.
A large part of it can be found in the Abbey Museum, the Plataforma de Vico,
including the oldest map of the city of Granada.
In its rooms are exhibited treasures such as: a copy of Averroes' Generalities on Medicine; or a letter from Pizarro to Emperor Charles V, to name but a few.
Views from the Abbey
Sacromonte Abbey has breathtaking views of the
the Alhambra,
el Albaicin,
del river Darro and the magnificent peaks of the
Sierra Nevada.
The Sacromonte Abbey is a privileged place to admire in silence and calm the impressive views of the Alhambra, the river Darro and the magnificent peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
Nowadays, it serves as the residence of priests and the parish church of the neighborhood.
Festivals in its Surroundings
Many people go on pilgrimages to Sacromonte on the
first weekend of February in honour of the patron saint of the city, San Cecilio, the first bishop of Granada,
whose remains were found here.
Also, during Holy Week, the Abbey and its surroundings are unable to contain the large number of people who come up to see the Christ of the Gypsies return to his temple, amidst bonfires built on the mountain to light his passage and the saetas that the locals dedicate to him.
Sacromonte Abbey Opening Hours, Year 2025
Given that it opens at set times, make sure to organize your visit well.
- Winter Opening Hours (28 Oct - 31 Mar): Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00.
- Summer Opening Hours (1 Apr - 27 Oct): Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:30 to 18:00.
Sacromonte Abbey offers audio guide in several languages: Spanish, German, Chinese, French, Dutch, English, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian.
Advance online booking is required.
Sacromonte Abbey Prices, Year 2025
You cannot visit the Sacromonte Abbey without a guide, which is likely done to protect the site and ensure that visitors do not damage the relics.
- General admission fee (with guided tour) is 7 euros.
- Students (13-25 years old, with accreditation): 5 euros.
- Free admission for children under 13 years.
- People with disabilities and pilgrims on the Route of Saint James: 5 euros (accreditation required).
- Groups (more than 15 people): 5 euros, booking required (by email: info@abadiasacromonte.org; or telephone: 958 22 14 45).
How to Reach Sacromonte Abbey
How to Get to Sacromonte Abbey by Bus
You can reach the Sacromonte Abbey from Plaza Nueva by bus number C34.
The buses have an average frequency of 20 minutes, and the duration of the trip is about 15 minutes.
How to Get to Sacromonte Abbey by Car
You cannot access the Sacromonte Abbey via Sacromonte by car.
However, you can reach it by going up the Caretera de Murcia -> Camino Viejo de Fargue.
300 metres before Camino Viejo de Fargue crosses A-4002 turn right towards the Sacromonte Abbey.
How to Get to Sacromonte Abbey by Taxi
Taxis are allowed to ascend Camino de Sacromonte, which takes about 10 minutes from the Plaza Nueva and will cost approximately 5-7 euros.Sacromonte Abbey Contact Details
Address: Camino del Sacromonte 4, Granada, Telephone: 958 221 445.hear your thoughts.
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Opinions about Sacromonte Abbey in Granada
Interesting, peaceful and full of history
Easy bus ride up. You can take a self guided tour with their app.
Loved reading the history, walking through the caves and Chapel paintings.
What about refreshments?
Hi, can't see if there are refreshments, or a shop, if we walk up from the town and spend some time there. Would be useful to know.
Nice place, book in advance
This is one of very few places in Granada that requires pre-booking as you cannot visit it without a guided tour, so book first because places are limited. Normally you can book for the next day but do it earlier just in case.
The guided tour costs 5 euros. The tour includes the church, the small museum and the caves. The guide is in Spanish and in English. If you have a Granada Card the tour will be free.
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Beautiful abbey with the fantastic views
The Abadia is beautiful in a lovely setting, up the hill with the fantastic views of Granada and the Alhambra. You can take a bus in Plaza Nueva, it will take you directly to the Sacromonte Abbey.
If you are fit you can walk but it is a very steep climb, probably not a good idea in July or August.
If you walk, you will pass by the caves where the gypsies still live now.
The abbey was the first private university of Spain. The caves are cool and peaceful; there is a small museum and beautiful church.
Unfortunately several parts of the building are not repaired and are falling apart after fire some years ago, but they are only visible from the top of the hill.
