Cueva La Rocio
Cueva La Rocio
3.5
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Monday
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
About
La Cueva de la Rocio is a “Zambra Flamenca” located in the Sacromonte and managed by the Maya family, well known in Granada for its great tradition and for producing some of the greatest Flamenco artists in Spain. Get immersed in the most authentic and traditional Sacromonte… Come to visit us!
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- Vanessa HToronto, Canada36 contributionsTourist trapWe saw this flamenco show, upon recommendation of our hotel concierge. We were very disappointed at the quality - felt very much like a show just for tourists and was the worst quality out of the 3 flamenco shows we saw in Spain. The dancers tried hard, but the skill level was not comparable to the other shows we saw. We also felt rushed and “herded” in and out of the show. There are better shows out there!!Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 11 November 2023
- JackOld Bethpage, New York3,388 contributionsAmazing Flamenco!We came to Cueva La Rocio to see a flamenco show. The show was excellent. First, we enter the outdoor patio and we enter one of two caves which are for flamenco, the other cave was for eating because it is also a restaurant. We entered the cave which was nothing I’ve ever seen before. There is seating on three sides, and a stage in the center where there is an intimate flamenco show. You are served drinks as well. Overall, I highly recommend!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 January 2024
- SaraLondon, United Kingdom15 contributionsAmazing showI’m Spanish myself and I found the flamenco show absolutely amazing. I knew I wanted to go after watching their Spanish TV sow “The Gipsy Kings”. Definitely worth seeing these guys who simply give it all when performing. Thanks very much for such a lovely time.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 3 March 2024
- Babybel6798Northampton, United Kingdom103 contributionsShow is good. Do not eat here.Show is good. We had a good night. But, Food is crap. Organisation is a bit haphazard. There is only one female toilet for like 59 women. Drinks are slow to arrive and you are very, uncomfortably squashed in. I would go just for the show. Forget everything else and use the toilet before u go.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 March 2024
- Tony LSeattle, Washington94 contributionsTerrific! And a bit chillyThe flamenco was cool to watch they got really close to my foot and knee and it got a little cold but I really enjoyed it my family was happy and I was happy too! You can pay for drinks outside or get a free drink inside. We got dessert (chocolate cake) and it was really good.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 June 2024
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Ga_Briel_InVP
Valencia, Venezuela56 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
They treat you like cows that go to the slaughterhouse, or like a flamenco churreria.
They take you out with brooms (literally, for the cleaner woman) without even let you to see the pictures.
The flamenco show is quite poor if you know something about flamenco or have seen good flamenco.
The waiters treat with very bad manners to English tourists if they don't know what to ask for.
The bus service works well.
The guided tour is a scam, the only thing they do is guide you to the viewpoint (you can do it yourself for free)
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La visita es completamente innecesaria. Te tratan como vacas que van al matadero, o como una churreria de flamenco.
Te sacan a escobazos (literalmente, la limpiadora) sin dejarte siquiera ver las fotos.
El espectáculo de flamenco es bastante pobre si sabes algo de flamenco o has visto buen flamenco.
Los camareros se burlan de los turistas ingleses si no saben lo que pedir.
La recogida funciona bien.
El tour con visita guiada es una estafa, lo unico que hacen es subirte al mirador (lo puedes hacer tu mismo).
They take you out with brooms (literally, for the cleaner woman) without even let you to see the pictures.
The flamenco show is quite poor if you know something about flamenco or have seen good flamenco.
The waiters treat with very bad manners to English tourists if they don't know what to ask for.
The bus service works well.
The guided tour is a scam, the only thing they do is guide you to the viewpoint (you can do it yourself for free)
__________
La visita es completamente innecesaria. Te tratan como vacas que van al matadero, o como una churreria de flamenco.
Te sacan a escobazos (literalmente, la limpiadora) sin dejarte siquiera ver las fotos.
El espectáculo de flamenco es bastante pobre si sabes algo de flamenco o has visto buen flamenco.
Los camareros se burlan de los turistas ingleses si no saben lo que pedir.
La recogida funciona bien.
El tour con visita guiada es una estafa, lo unico que hacen es subirte al mirador (lo puedes hacer tu mismo).
Written 5 January 2020
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We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave your comment about your experiencia. This is the only way we can improve our services.
We are very sad to hear that you didn´t like our show or our cave or anything that we could offer you.
We are sad because you didn´t tell us anything when you were here, we take our clients opinion very seriously.
We take into account your opinion and we will try to improve it.
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La Cueva
Written 22 January 2020
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Becca
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
I downloaded this app and made an account to write this review. I am not a flamenco expert by any means, but compared to the flamenco show I went to a few nights prior in Seville, I can confidently say that this is a scam.
I went with a friend, and we admittedly enjoy most typical tourist experiences, however we would not recommend this show. The dancing was bad, the drinks were bad, the sound quality was bad... it was just SO bad.
It saddens me to think that thousands of innocents tourists will only see this one flamenco show in their lifetime and will never see it performed at a level beyond a drunken family get-together.
I went with a friend, and we admittedly enjoy most typical tourist experiences, however we would not recommend this show. The dancing was bad, the drinks were bad, the sound quality was bad... it was just SO bad.
It saddens me to think that thousands of innocents tourists will only see this one flamenco show in their lifetime and will never see it performed at a level beyond a drunken family get-together.
Written 4 January 2020
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In a Zambra we dance on the floor between the public.
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La Cueva
Written 5 January 2020
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ajztraveler
Escondido, CA9 contributions
May 2022
This place should be avoided at alll costs. First, the place is way dumpier than the pictures make it appear. WE booked the dinner and show. Cramped little high top tables in the patio when you arrive. The food was scanty and awful. When it came time for the show, we were escorted in to an almost full show "room" which consisted of a small dance floor with very tiny chair around the perimiter. My wife was seat next to a very overweight man whose girth occupied part of her chair. Despite everyone being crammed in like sardines, no one but us were wearing masks. Unbelieveable! You can't get in a cab in Spain without a mask, yet sitting smack up to another person without is apparently okay. We were appalled and complained. We left immediately and asked for a refund for the show part. After a few follow up emails, there has been absolutely no response.
You have a lot of choices for your entertainment dollars or euros. There are better venues for flamenco elsewhere. DO NOT choose this one. Trust me.
You have a lot of choices for your entertainment dollars or euros. There are better venues for flamenco elsewhere. DO NOT choose this one. Trust me.
Written 27 May 2022
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SharonfromPotomac
Potomac, MD206 contributions
Feb 2022
If you're going to go to Spain and if you'd like to see and really feel the passion of Flamecno dancing, I would highly recommend you experience it in the Rocio cave. I can't say whether the dances were good or great, but I saw great skill and great passion for the culture and for the long history of generations of flamenco dancers. The night we were there, it was clear that a new young dancer was having her debut and her parents were there to watch her. The hand movements, the facial expressions, the body language....not to mention the endurance.... it was a great experience. We walked there from the center of town, and felt totally safe.
Written 18 February 2022
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JoeV314159
Chicago, IL156 contributions
Mar 2023
This is the place to go to see what Flamenco in a cuevas or cave must have been like years ago. It is not the refined or theatrical version of Flemenco you might experience in a tableau or theatre, which I also highly recommend. But, it is very much a true representation of what it must have been like when Flamenco was emerging and was found in the cuevas among the gitanos in “antiguo” or old Cordoba. At least one visit to a Sacromonte Cueva is well worth the effort to help round out your Flamenco experience. At the Cueva La Rocio the performers (dancers, guitar players and singers) could be anywhere on their career path including uniquely talented newcomers, seasoned veterans, and some not so seasoned veterans. This particular venue is well organized and very welcoming. We always get to a Flemenco show about ½ hour early to get good seats. All authentic cuevas venues are a little crowded and very intimate. But that is part of the experience.
Written 12 March 2023
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V J
3 contributions
Jan 2022
The dancers were good but not professional in the sense that they kept going in and out the room while the performance was going on. The door to leave the room was behind the guitars and singer which they were interrupting (the rooms are small so you could hear everything). As soon as we got in to the restaurant they offered us drinks which was great service but the waiter, Diego, rushed me to finish my sangria in order to sit us down inside. I did not finish my drink and rushed inside, he sat us down all the way in the back when there was only two people sitting waiting for the show to start. I insisted he moved us to the front since there was only two people seated and everything else was empty and he gave me a hard time on top of a nasty attitude. I am not sure this performance is worth the price since it has poor customer service.
Written 24 January 2022
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Patrick Akrivos
Athens, Greece84 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Δώσανε πόνο!!! An exquisite performance. We were kinda worried of a tourist mass consumption, but it was nothing like that. We went early and had a lovely dinner of well cooked homey food. And then we changed cave for the dance. The singer and guitarist were fantastic and so were the three ladies, who gave off the feeling and vibe of the Flamenco dance. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
Written 7 August 2021
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GuitarBri
26 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This is a great flamenco show. The dancers are right in front of you and all of the performers seem to be enjoying what they are doing. It is a show full of energy and passion from people that are passionate about their craft. One tip: They seat the back first so the later you enter the cave, the closer to you will be to the door and the show. We had a great time! Please note that I cannot speak for the food because I did not eat there.
Written 2 October 2022
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Tony L
Seattle, WA94 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
The flamenco was cool to watch they got really close to my foot and knee and it got a little cold but I really enjoyed it my family was happy and I was happy too!
You can pay for drinks outside or get a free drink inside. We got dessert (chocolate cake) and it was really good.
You can pay for drinks outside or get a free drink inside. We got dessert (chocolate cake) and it was really good.
Written 27 June 2024
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Sue L
Chelmsford, UK24 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This was our first Flamenco experience in a cave in Sacromonte and we thoroughly enjoyed the show. We were well looked after by the host and were given excellent seats near the entrance to the cave by the dancers. The Flamenco dancers, singer and especially the guitarist were all very good. I would recommend getting there early and having a drink first. You get a free drink with the show too. We got a taxi up the hill to the cave and had a lovely stroll back down to the Plaza Nueva afterwards
Written 13 September 2023
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El espectáculo está sobre 20€, varía un par de euros en función del día y la hora. El precio con menú entorno a 55€ pero en este caso por 5€ más incluye transporte lo que resulta muy cómodo
Written 6 July 2019
hola me gustaría saber si con un cochecito de niño tendré difícil acceso, mi hijo ya tiene tres años y anda perfectamente pero para largos recorridos me gusta llevármelo y mas cuando es de tarde noche por si se duerme... muchísimas gracias
Written 16 August 2018
Hola, el acceso paseando se puede hacer sin ningún problema, siempre que no os moleste subir la cuesta que lleva hasta La Cueva. También podéis subir en el microbus que sale de plaza nueva o subir con un taxi. El carrito (sin el niño) lo podéis dejar en la terraza mientras véis el espectáculo. El niño puede entrar, aunque, tened en cuenta que el espectáculo dura aproximadamente una hora, en el caso de que el peque no aguante tanto tiempo sentado. Cualquier otra pregunta, estamos encantados de contestarla. Saludos. La Cueva
Written 19 August 2018
Gracias Mar y Rubén por contestar a Sabina. Si, en efecto, nosotros tenemos un servicio de microbús que os puede recoger en el Hotel o en uno de nuestros puntos de recogida. El acceso al sacromonte y albaicín con conche está muy restringido. Taxis, residentes y microbuses. Y como dice Mar, la bajada andando desde La Cueva de La Rocío por el sacromonte, la cuesta del Chápiz y el paseo de los Tristes merece mucho la pena. Saludos y hasta pronto.
Written 13 January 2018
How far is curve de la Rocio from Granada city centre?
Written 15 August 2017
flamen64
Offenbach, Germany
About 35 minutes by foot and 15 minutes by taxi.
Written 15 August 2017
annita081996
Ciudad Real, Spain
Hola, me gustaría ir a visitar la cueva pero antes me gustaría saber si hay que reservar o no hace falta.
Written 19 April 2017
Mejor si reservas, porque hay bastante gente. Puedes comprar ticket en su página eeb
Written 20 April 2017
My mother is disabled and can only walk short distances. I haven't been there since 1999. How close can a taxi drop off??
Written 14 March 2017
I believe a taxi can drop off right at the entrance. However, there are stairs to climb in order to reach the show area & restaurant.
Also, you have to walk down in order to pick up a taxi after the show. Taxis are not stationed waiting at the entrance.
If you can purchase a ticket that includes transportation (as we did), you might be better off & not have to worry about that.
Written 8 September 2017
oui c'est vivement conseillé il y a toujours beaucoup de monde j'avais reservé avec bus visite guidée du sacromonte plus le spectacle pour 20 euros
Written 27 December 2016
Hola. Soy de Sevilla, por lo que ya he visto espectáculos de flamenco, pero me han hablado de este sitio, y no se si merecerá mucho la pena o será muy guiri. ¿Alguien que me aconseje? muchas gracias!
Written 27 August 2016
Buen día Melania. Te comento lo que yo rescato del paquete que tomamos: puntualidad para recogernos en el punto de encuentro, amabilidad, para mí la comida (cena) estuvo buena y bien atendida, pero....el espectáculo francamente, es muyyyy for export, con unas pseudos flamencas que no me gustaron para nada (fui en un grupo con 4 amigas más y todas salimos disconformes con el show). Sí es cierto que el lugar es maravilloso y ya te digo, la atención muy buena, en el restaurante, pero luego, te pasan a una cuevita, donde además de lo malo del show, estás súperapretada con muchas personas y sin poder moverte. Ni qué decir que los bailaores (incluyo mujeres y varones) con unas caras de "bueno, es lo que tengo que hacer para ganarme la vida".
En Sevilla, por ejemplo, vimos un espectáculo en El Callejón del Embujo, cerca de Placentines, que nos conmovió hasta las lágrimas. Siempre, claro, teniendo en cuenta que las emociones son muy personales. Suerte en la elección!!
Written 28 August 2016
No!! Para acceder allí o bien puedes coger un autobús que deja bastante cerca, o bien andando ya que es un paseo...aunque ir cómodos porque hay bastantes cuestas!!
Written 29 June 2015
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