| Many people who come to Granada for flamenco | | | | side. Just take the steps up to the club. |
| think they need to head for the Sacromonte area to | | | | Peña Flamenca La Platería |
| see the "real thing". And why not? | | | | Situated in the Albaicén, this club is one of the |
| After all, the Sacromonte area of Granada is where | | | | oldest flamenco clubs in Spain and is well worth visiting |
| the magic of flamenco first brought together guitar, | | | | if only to soak in the atmosphere while you have a |
| voice and dance. | | | | drink. As you will see when you get there, the place is |
| But, when you have the right Granada information, you | | | | filled with an impressive array of photographs of |
| will know that you can't beat going along to one of the | | | | flamenco and its artistes. And when the dancing |
| various clubs of Granada where people and singers | | | | starts- you will know why this club has been attracting |
| pay a joyous homage to the wonderful world of | | | | customers since the 1940's. |
| "Flamenco". | | | | The address is number 7 in the Placeta de Toqueros. |
| After a lot of searching, walking and dancing I have | | | | Tablao Flamenco Albayzín |
| come up with my top five choice of Granada | | | | This gypsy style cave consistently provides excellent |
| Flamenco Clubs. They are listed below in alphabetical | | | | entertainment from the flamenco artists. Included in the |
| order.. | | | | price is a free drink and an optional tour of about three |
| Eshavira Jazz and Flamenco Club | | | | quarters of an hour where you are guided around the |
| This club gives a true "Granada" taste of flamenco. It is | | | | Albaizin and the Sacromonte. |
| a smokey mix of life, music and energy and is not for | | | | Carretera Murcia, Mirador de San Cristóbal |
| the fainthearted, but don't miss it if you want to | | | | Upsetter |
| experience a different aspect of the city. The building | | | | This club is set out as a typical gypsy cave, has a |
| is a labyrinth of passages, rooms and areas where | | | | central location and is one of the easiest to get to... and |
| you can truly absorb the atmosphere of dance and | | | | for those looking for something a little different, there is |
| song. | | | | usually an after-flamenco show of Reggae type music |
| From Calle Azacayas, turn off Calle Elvira and go | | | | to enjoy.. |
| down Calle Postigo de la Cuna to number 2. | | | | Near Plaza Nueva on the Carrera del Darro, 7 |
| Huerto del Loro | | | | When I first came to live near Graanda my only |
| Of my top five Granada flamenco clubs perhaps | | | | experience of live flamenco had been watching shows |
| Huerto del Loro has the most comfortable and relaxed | | | | in various hotels I had stayed at. |
| ambience, although when the singing and dancing start | | | | Flamenco in Granada is a totally different thing. It is |
| your feet will start to tap and your whole spirit will beat | | | | passion, excitement and seduction, all rolled into one. |
| to the rhythm of the music. It is set out as a cave, | | | | If you come to Granada, and you go to watch the |
| complete with vaulted ceiling. There is also an outside | | | | flamenco, make sure you check out one of my top |
| terrace to sit at in the summer. | | | | five clubs. You are bound to enjoy yourself. Pretty |
| Go to the Plaza de Santa Ana and take the stairs up | | | | soon you will find yourself wanting to stamp your feet |
| to Calle Santa Ana. Turn left and follow the "road" up | | | | and shout "Olé"! |
| until you reach Cuesta de la Churra on the right hand | | | | |