Zambra María la Canastera

Don’t expect a warm welcome if you’re early. The music, singing and flamenco though are absolutely mind blowing. Their energy and passion and expressions just cannot be replicated. It’s like it courses through their DNA….. the rapport they have among themselves as artists is so unique…. There is nothing formulaic about their art…. Whether it’s your first or hundredth time you will still be absolutely mesmerised. It has to be seen to understand the experience of seeing this particular flamenco up close.
It’s a small intimate space and appears to sell out so best to book early. The C32 bus stops outside which is so handy but it’s also not a long walk back to the main area.
It’s the only one locals recommend as I asked around before booking and I truly was happy that I did.

Wasn't really sure what to expect. The Flamenco dancers were so amazing. The songs they group sang while the dancers performed were emotional and intriguing. I would see this performed again and again. It was very cozy. The Sangria was definitely the best I had while in Spain.

When in Granada do come for this unique experience. Be mesmerised by the passionate performance of the professional dancers, singer & guitarist.

It is a little cramped in a ‘cave house’ fitting 50+ people but I guess that is the whole experience.

We made our reservation on the same day via email and got a confirmation. Paid cash at entrance - 24€ for show + a drink.

Located in the hills of Sacramento, it is an easy 20 min slow walk from city uphill.

Take the bus 34 which is right outside the venue back to city center as it is difficult to get a taxi back.

Highly recommend!

What a great place for my first Flamenco experience! Couldn't have asked for a more entertaining way to see a part of local culture in a reasonably priced, accessible way! A lot of dancing, singing, talented musicians who seemed very into it!

We arranged to go the day before through our hotel concierge, who called the place and arranged for pick up, the event, and drop off. Pick up will vary depending on where your hotel is. Since it's a large bus that takes you there if your hotel is on a narrow street like mine was, you might have to walk a bit to the pick up location.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDATION NOT WALKING THERE because this location, like many flemenco locations near Sacromonte, is in a more sketchy part of town that is not well lit at night. Either take taxi or arrange for transportation with the hotel.

It was awesome. A must go. The place is clean and large enough to hold 50 people. But you will be rubbing shoulders against those next to you. So be ready to get cosy and make new friends. And…For god sakes, spray some deo/perfume on and take some for the one sitting next to you. For health reasons, best to spray everyone. The performance was amazing. It was either their energy and passion or it had to do with my presence there. I have my money on their being passionate about their work. The one hour will go by pretty quickly. Sneak in a picture or two. Do not video the performance. Downright disrespectful. Other logistics: forget about taking the bus or the taxi. From the main square, it is about a 12 minute walk. Take it. Get there early. Don’t be over smart with your drinks order. Get the beer or sangria or a bottle of water. Don’t fuss. You probably won’t get your drink.
When the performance is done, you are expected to leave, so go home And don’t get comfortable. People have lives to lead you lazy slob. Anyway, enjoy!!!

The show last night will be a highlight of our summer! The artists sang and danced and played with skill and passion. It was an incredible show.

It started with a warning of a lame family show when an older dancer had her number. Well little did we know what to expect! It quickly transformed in once in a lifetime experience . Not sure how I missed to film the best dance I ever seen in my lifetime, but I did ! Youngest performer was absolutely stunning from a category of a genius ! Guitarist is not to be forgotten! Well when you put together the puzzle of all performers then they play as a well tuned orchestra complementing each other ! Do not miss it !

Authentic!!!

And when in Spain one absolutely must attend a flamenco. We are better than in one of the original homes in Granada with some of the most famous flamenco dancers commence their careers in yesteryear.

This place came highly recommended by the locals and spans back generations of absolutely stunning flamenco dancers entertaining tourists and locals alike.

I would absolutely recommend this particular one as it represents the more traditional flamenco dancing rather than the over commercialised tourist traps which one can fall into.

So when next in Spain ask the locals where they would recommend and if you find yourself in magnificently glorious Granada then this place is the one you must have at the top of your list.

One of the greatest places for flamenco cave dance. Highly recommended

This place has a real soul, set in a cosy cave, the performances were excellent and danced with a lot of emotions and great energy. Lovely evening!!!

It was a fantastic show in a beautiful and intimate cave. We did think it was a trap. We felt it was very original and the singer and dancers very competent. If it was a touristic trap, the artists would be explaining things in other languages that not Spanish. Everybody that didn't understand Spanish didn't get the jokes and explanations. We highly recommend the show if you wanna fully experience a flamenco show and support local artists.

Great experience of flamenco music and dancing. Seemed authentic although touristy. My son who is a musician was impressed with the quality of the music. Cave is quaint, small and every seat was taken and some chairs were uncomfortable. All part of the experience. Glass of sangria was very good. After the show, we walked downhill back to town and most of the walk offered stunning nighttime views of the Alhambra.

Best flamenco in the cuevas of Sacromonte - just extraordinary intensity and skill in the performance, the real deal.

Wow! What an incredible performance and evening. Definitely one of the highlights of Granada. The performers show so much passion and love for flamenco that it becomes contagious. Absolutely worth it!

This was an exciting and excellent show! Totally authentic. A great value for a show and a drink.

A must while in Granada! The performers were so genuinely passionate and skilled, we were entranced throughout the whole performance.

Great energy of the singer and dancers. It was a great experience. Only issue is there is not taxis on the way back so had to wait for the bus (stop just opposite) and the bus does not stop so you have to almost block it’s way for it to stop.

There are lots of Flamenco shows, and I expect they are all great, but for me this was the one to see and it delivered. To me the Zambra style is the most enthralling, and it was an intoxicating experience. For me it was the highlight of my visit to Spain. Totally recommended

Our hotel recommended this flamenco show, and we're glad they did. It is located in a cave, and you are seated around the performance floor, which makes for a very intimate feeling. A wonderful experience.

If you are in Granada you HAVE to check them out! Amazing. Simply FANTASTIC 👏🏼