A first-timer's guide
Cave flamenco at Los Amayas: showtimes, seats and a Sacromonte evening
Showtimes, where to sit in the little cave, whether to add a transfer, and how the show fits a night in Sacromonte and the Albaicín — here's how to plan it.
See Los Amayas dates on GetYourGuide ↗Planning your Los Amayas night
| Earlier show | Later show | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A late Granada dinner afterwards | A finish to a day at the Alhambra |
| Arrive | A little early for good seats & views | A little early for good seats & views |
| Getting up | Transfer, taxi or a steep walk | Transfer, taxi or a steep walk |
| Includes | The show, often with a drink | The show, often with a drink |
| Seats | Front = closest to the feet | Front = closest to the feet |
What a cave night is like
A Sacromonte cave is flamenco at its most close-up: a low, whitewashed room dug into the hillside, seating down the sides, and a tight cast of singer, dancer and guitarist just metres away. The zambra — Granada's own cave form of flamenco — is danced close and communal, the heels ringing off the stone floor and low ceiling. It's an intense, enveloping, goosebumps kind of evening, a performance you feel as much as watch, in the neighbourhood where the art grew up.
Choosing your showtime
There are usually a couple of shows an evening. Book the earlier one if you want a long Granada dinner afterwards, or the later one to cap off a day at the Alhambra. Whichever you pick, aim to arrive a little ahead — partly for a good seat in the small cave, and partly to catch the Sacromonte and Albaicín views of the palace before you head inside.
Transfer, taxi or walk
Sacromonte is uphill on steep, narrow lanes, so how you get up matters. Some booking options include a transfer or a guided walk up through the Albaicín, which takes the guesswork out of it; otherwise a taxi to near the cave is the simplest, and walking up is scenic but a proper climb. Check whether transport is part of your option, and confirm the meeting point when you book.
Where to sit
There isn't really a bad seat in a cave this size, but the front is special — you're close enough to feel the zapateado through the stone and catch every flick of the wrist and turn of the head. Seating inside the cave is usually allocated or first-come, so if getting right up to the performers matters to you, arrive early. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means you can lock in a night now and adjust your Granada plans later.
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