The Aljibe del Peso de la Harina sits along the Cuesta del Chapiz, distinguished by its unique double-mouthed opening and a central octagonal pilaster. Built in the fourteenth century during the Nasrid period, this structure once provided…
Sacromonte Cave Dwellings Walk
Ascend directly into the rugged, whitewashed hillside caves of Sacromonte to understand the deep roots of Granada's Roma culture and legendary flamenco history.
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1. Aljibe del Peso de la Harina
2. Escultura Chorrojumo
A tall figure in laton, or hammered brass, stands upon a stone pedestal at the placeta del Peso de la Harina. The sculpture depicts a man with a serious expression, his face slightly turned to the left. He is dressed in a…
3. Cueva de Chorrohumo
The Cueva de Chorrohumo is defined by its deep association with the nineteenth-century blacksmith Mariano Fernández Santiago. This dwelling in the Sacromonte district took its name from Fernández, who earned the nickname Chorrohumo—meaning…
4. Mirador de la Vereda de Enmedio
The Mirador de la Vereda de Enmedio is a narrow, pedestrian-only stretch of path tucked into the steep slopes of the Sacromonte neighborhood. You can distinguish this vantage point by the way it follows the natural contour of the hillside,…
5. Zambra María la Canastera
Zambra María la Canastera is a historic cave dwelling in the Sacromonte district that features walls decorated with hammered copper, traditional ceramics, and photographs of famous guests. Established over fifty years ago by María Cortés…
6. Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte. Centro de Interpretación del Valle del Darro.
The Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte sits within the Barranco de los Negros, a ravine where the terrain is pockmarked by cave entrances carved directly into the hillside. This museum consists of a series of reconstructed dwellings and workshops…