Sacromonte Caves Museum - Culture, Nature and History
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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.The Sacromonte Caves Museum is located in the Barranco de los Negros, in the Sacromonte district, offering stunning views of the Alhambra and the Darro Valley (Valparaiso).
It is very close to the historic Albaicin district,
a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In this museum ten caves have been recreated as they were 100 years ago, allowing visitors to learn about the living conditions and trades of its inhabitants.
You can also learn about the origins of flamenco here, in the Sacromonte district.
A part of the museum is dedicated to nature, offering information about the flora, fauna, climate, landscape, and agriculture of the area.
Many cultural activities and events take place here throughout the year, including guided
tours (available only in Spanish), walking tours in the area, live flamenco shows, and summer cinema.
Be sure to check the program before your visit.
Entrance Fees
General ticket: 5 euros. For groups (more than 10 people): 3 euros per person.Guided tours (minimum 2 people): 30 euros. 3 people: 45 euros. 4 to 10 people: 50 euros. Over 10 people: 5 euros per person.
Walking tours in the area (offering various itineraries and subjects): 1 - 10 people for 100 euros; more than 10 people for 10 euros per person.
During the summer, you can enjoy outdoor fflamenco shows and cinema screenings in the Museum of Sacromonte.
Sacromonte Museum Opening Hours
Summer Time
From March 15th to October 14th: from 10:00 to 20:00 (every day).
Winter Time
From October 15th to March 14th: from 10:00 to 18:00 (every day).
The visit can last about an hour, but you're welcome to stay as long as you wish.
Contact Details and How to Get to the Museum of Sacromonte
You can reach the Sacromonte Museum by taking bus C34, leaving from Plaza Isabel Católica (near the Cathedral) and getting off at the 'Sacromonte 2'.
Alternatively, you can take bus C1 to the Albaicin, get off at 'Peso de la Harina', and take a short walk. The stunning views are definitely worth the effort.
A taxi ride from the Cathedral will cost you around 8 euros.
Address: Barranco de los Negros s/n, 18010 Granada, Spain. Phone: 958 215 120.
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A must see museum in Granada
Sacromonte Museum shows how the gypsies in Sacromonte lived (actually some of them are still living in the caves in this area), the history of flamenco and the history of the region. The museum has several little caves carved in stone painted in white.
It's a bit of walk uphill to reach the museum but the views on the way are amazing. This is a must see museum, probably there is no other city in Spain that has the museum about gypsies life, at least of this size.
Very good information posters
The museum gives you a good idea of how people lived in Sacromonte. Very good information provided, not just a simple sign with the name of the cave but very detailed descriptive information in English, you do not need to buy a book to learn about the history of this area.
Museum has about 10 caves, each cave shows a different aspect of gypsies’ life.
It’s a 20 minutes’ walk uphill to get there starting from Paseo de los Tristes, if you are not fit probable it is better to take a bus or a taxi. If you walk, take some water and bring your walking shoes.
Great museum and fantastic view of the Alhambra
The museum is located in Sacromonte district, the birthplace of Flamenco, on the hill overlooking the Alhambra. You can go to Plaza de San Nicolas in the Albaicin (also up the hill) first and then visit the museum, so you would need to climb twice.
Lots of written information in English and signs so you need at least an hour to see and read everything. People actually lived in these caves until recently.
The entry fee is 5 euros, very reasonable price.
There is also a nice snack bar, so you can have a cold beer and enjoy the fantastic view of the Alhambra and the mountains.
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Authentic caves inside the rock
The Sacromonte is an authentic district that hasn't change much during several centuries.
The museum shows 11 houses caved inside the rock with beds, furniture, traditional crafts, tools for farming and other elements of everyday life.
Also you can enjoy amazing view of Granada and the Alhambra.
Practical advice
Unique museum. Here you can learn about the history of its people, the history of flamenco, the development of the cave houses and everyday life of gypsies.
If you have a car, do not drive; do not risk getting a fine, this area is full of restricted zones only local residents to pass through. Just take a bus or a taxi.
Taxi would cost you 6-8 euros from the centre of Granada, if you are a family of four it would be almost the same as paying 4 bus tickets.
