Common Tourist Scams in Granada (and How to Avoid Them)

By The Kakapo Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-05-06 · Part of the Granada safety guide

Sacromonte — cave flamenco and the scams

• Sacromonte: the historic Roma neighbourhood beyond the Albaicín. Cave-houses; cave-flamenco shows ("zambras").
• Real shows: Cuevas Los Tarantos, Venta El Gallo, María La Canastera. Tickets ~€25-35 incl. one drink. Book ahead.
• Street-corner ticket sellers: middling shows at higher prices. Skip; book the venues directly.
• The "free flamenco then donation pressure" play: at small caves where someone pulls you in, dances briefly, then demands €30+ for the "performance". Refuse upfront.
• Solo women: catcalling can occur in Sacromonte at night. The walk back to the Albaicín is up an unlit road; take a taxi after the show.

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Sources

• UK FCDO — Spain travel advice
• Alhambra & Generalife — official tickets
• Visit Granada — official
• US State Department — Spain travel advisory