So this is a small Jewish museum as well as a performing arts center of sorts. They have a flamenco…read moretheater every night at 8PM/20:00. We did not visit the museum, unless you count the gift shop. We did however attend the flamenco theater. The play is about a poem written by a respected Granada writer. The poem is about incest and rape, so not a very happy play. The performance is an interpretation of the poem with the use of music, song, and flamenco dance. There's not a lot of participants (two dancers and two musicians) and the venue seats about 20 people. The performers are very humble and true thespians, performing solely to entertain and enjoy their craft. Very talented performers so I would recommend this if you are in the mood for something a little bit different and unique.

We saw two flamenco shows while in Granada, and this was by far the better. The singers, dancers…read moreand guitarist were all magnificent. Not much ambience, given the auditorium layout, but the show was to die for. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

Wonderful Science park in Granada. Different large areas to discover. Well adapted for kids (tried…read morewith 2 & 4 years old). Also great areas to play as well. Play and learn. Great mix. And awesome facilities. Pity that, as most of the time in Spain, the main highlights are closed during lunch/nap time. It's best to realize this at the beginning of the visit to plan ahead.

Enjoyed my visit the the Science Park in Granada, especially the sneezing man (you'll see if you…read morego!) Enjoyed the trip up the tower that gives a great view over the city. I did find it a little basic, perhaps more aimed at older children than the youngsters we had. But a good day all the same.

The highlight of Moorish architecture in Grenada was found here at this sprawling hilltop location…read more Remember you need your passport to buy tickets and gain entrance so don't forget it. It was the only item checked by security when entering the palaces, Alcazabs and Generalife. We took bus C32 from the center and while most people got off at the Alhambra main entrance we exited the bus at Puerta de la Justicia which was a lot closer to the Nasrid Palaces plus avoided some of the uphill slog. We also visited the Palace of Charles V (quick but surprising acoustics) and Alcazaba (old fort with a tower climb) before ending at Generalife. I forgot that all the museums on site were closed on Mondays. I purchased our tickets online and secured a 9am entrance to the Nasrid Palaces which wasn't as crowded at that hour. The was some renovations happening but for the most part we were able to enjoy the stunning architecture and views. The Partal Palace was our favorite along with the Hall of Ambassadors and Court of the Lions. Walking through the gardens and then downhill to the Generalife we went against the flow of visitors. The Generalife was a much smaller palace that served as the summer retreat. Here water was a highlight showcasing the prowess in the engineering that went into supplying water to these gardens and palaces - Escalera del Agua. The Royal Chamber was a must see inside with richly detailed ceiling, arches and walls. If your legs are still strong after visiting everything then I suggest walking back to town via Cuesta Del Rey Chico. It was a path that ran below the walls of the Alhambra and gave a different perspective and much less crowds.

I was really looking forward to seeing the Alhambra - it's a palace and fortress complex perching…read moreatop the steep hils of Granada, with construction first starting in the 1200s. It's one of the most famous architectural wonders of Islamic architecture and is one of the best preserved places in the world of islamic origin (mixed with Spanish Renaissance architecture). Our ticket included access to all visitable places of the complex (a lot free to the public), Nasrid palace (timed entrance), the gardens and the Generalife (former country estate). We did an unguided tour, so I felt like we missed out on the history a bit as we walked through the palace - it reminded us of the Real Alcazar from Seville, but bigger and more grand in scale. I'm glad our ticket was for 10AM because the grounds only got busier throughout the morning.

From the owner: Sede de El legado andalusí Fundación Pública Andaluza. Museo de historia y arte dedicado a la…read moreciencia y la historia en el periodo hispano-musulmán. Posee una librería especializada, oferta visitas guiadas específicas por edades, servicio de videoguía táctil abierta a cualquier dispositivo, juegos interactivos, organización de exposiciones temporales y eventos culturales, centro de investigación y digitalización. Acceso al museo exclusivamente con la entrada general al Parque de las Ciencias.

The walk up and through Barrio del Sacromonte is well worth doing but be warned: it's a formidable…read morehike. I queried a restaurant proprietor about distance & height from the base & he said: "La subida no es tan mala y no está demasiado lejos. Un poco!" Un poco! I don't think so. Still, I would do it again, both for the magnificent views and for the uniqueness of the caves. Some of the 16th-century Santas Cuevas (Holy Caves) have been converted into McMansions but most remain modest and subtly expressive. If you think the walk is too much, take a cab to the top and enjoy a meal and Flamenco performance in the neighborhood that claims to be one of Flamenco's birth places. But do not miss Sacromonte--a profound look into Granada's complex history.

Please note that my review is of the walk up Camino del Sacromonte and not of any of the…read moreattractions that you will find in the area. The cave pictures that you see when you google Sacromonte and see the caves are posted are from the Museum of the Sacromonte caves or from one of the flamenco venues in the area. As for the walk on Camino del Sacromonte you will get rewarded with a nice photo of the Alhambra but you won't see into any cave homes along the way. If you want to see the caves then go to the museum or make arrangements with one of the flamenco shows. We didn't go to a show here but many outfits will pick you up from central Granada to watch a flamenco show, give you a free drink and then drive you back down back to town for 20 Euros.

In Granada, it pays to look into side streets. On one such alley off busy Carrera del Darro is a…read more17th century building built in the mudejar style, the Casa de Los Pisa, which houses the Archivo Museo San Juan de Dios. For three euro, a guided tour is provided. The nature and layout of the museum does not allow independent exploration, but that shouldn't be seen as a drawback. The museum contains centuries of objects related directly or indirectly to San Juan de Dios, who was born in Portugal and ended his life in Granada, in the very house that the museum is in. He was a nurse and was canonized for his work in healthcare, particularly mental health, and there are numerous health care institutions associated with him. It is from these sometimes far flung places on five continents that the museum's eclectic collection of artifacts originate, and it is unsurprising that many have no particular relation to each other or even to San Juan. Many of the artifacts are donations and while most are interesting on their own, they often don't form a cohesive story; even the guide acknowledged that the museum doesn't know much about some of them. Among the objects, of various media and forms, are ornate walking sticks, gold and silver threaded clothing, carved ivory or wood, centuries old paintings, and metal work. There are works from Africa, Asia, South America, and more. The tour greatly helped with putting the objects on display in some context. Besides numerous religious objects, there is also a beautiful series of paintings of streets and places in Granada associated with San Juan de Dios, painted by a Granadian artist. The museum's prized exhibits are San Juan de Dios' only personal belongings (a careworn basket and walking stick) and the room he passed away in. Our guide provided the tour in English. Of course available in Spanish. A worthwhile way to spend some time in Granada.

This is included on the Granadatur card, suggested by Rick Steves, as a combo deal that gets you an…read moreentry time into the Alhambra Palace, plus admission to a a bunch of monasteries, cathedrals and the like. Plus six tickets to ride the red buses that wind up the hills and around the city on loop routes. Take your bus rides! Pony up the 1.40 if you don't have the passes. The views are amazing, especially at sunset. The buses themselves are very small, to wind through narrow roads laid out in the Middle Ages (or earlier). I'd been to cathedrals and the like in Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo and Seville. And when you've seen eight of em, the modern museum sounds like a good break. I took the C5 bus and walked about 10 minutes to the museum, which is a large modern building and impossible to miss. Much to my surprise, I had the place to myself. There are four large interactive galleries on the history and culture of the area. The interactive part is Nintendo Wii style, but a little buggy. A staff member came with me to get me going. You stand on the red dots and point at topics and characters to get their stories. English is an option. There are large walls with panoramic displays and related physical exhibits in front of them. Glass cases with related objects are nearby. The first two floors each have two of these permanent interactive galleries. The top floor has temporary exhibits. It's not the Guggenheim or MOMA, but it's good, and the walk back to the center of town along the canal shows hows the locals live,

This baño árabe is prettier and larger than the one I visited in nearby Ronda, but could use some…read moremore of the museum treatment--not much information was available about the history or use of the structure. When you enter you can kind of imagine what it was like when the baths were in use, but a video or some placards would really help enhance that. Still worth a quick visit.

Arab Baths that bring ancient times to life I've visited a…read morefew ancient baths and these are by far the most complete and best preserved. It's just below the Alhambra across the river.