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	Sacromonte Granada villa and cottage rentals in Andalucia holiday homes and lodgings
		Since then, the Sacromonte has become the center for flamenco cabarets catering to the tourist crownd, and most of its caves have been taken over and rehabilitated by foreigners and artists.
		The most charming walk in the Sacromonte follows a cobbled path called Vereda de Enmedio, with its magnificent views of the Alhambra and the Albaicin, in the shadow of Granada's 14th century wall.
		But for the granadinos, El Sacromonte is best known for the Abbey which stands on the summit of the arid mountain, and which gave its name to the place - the Holy Mount.
	www.vivagranada.com /sacromonte/veredaenmedio.htm (302 words)

	The caves of Sacromonte
		The Sacromonte is a hill next to the Albaicín which is the old Arabic quarter of Granada.
		Despite their humble origins, the caves of the Sacromonte achieved international fame and they were visited by many artists from Hollywood, nobel prize winners, royalty and famous politicians as well as thousands of flamenco enthusiasts from all over the world.
		However here in the Sacromonte you can see authentic flamenco performances which maintain their original, indigenous colour and character and they still manage to attract the interest of the many visitors to Granada who wish to see flamenco performances in the original setting.
	granadainfo.com /canastera/cdesacroen.htm (404 words)

	Sacromonte: Tapichuela Guide Granada Spain
		The Sacromonte is next to the Albaicín and is most famous for its caves and flamenco.
		This does actually exist in the Sacromonte, I won't say that everyone will be dancing in the streets 24 hours a day, in fact it is very peaceful but if you like flamenco music the Sacromonte has a lot to offer.
		It is a pleasant walk to the Sacromonte from the centre of Granada.
	www.granadainfo.com /tapichuela/sacromonten.htm (400 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Guardian Weekly \| Enthusiasm for fake martyr is entirely genuine
		Sacromonte used to be called Valparaíso (paradise valley) until the discovery in the late 16th century of "sacred remains" in caves in the hillside.
		They were returned to the abbey in Sacromonte, where the people of Granada prefer to persist in their beliefs and revere them, fake or not.
		Down the road at the Centre for Interpretation of Sacromonte the bar is open and a huge paella simmers away.
	www.guardian.co.uk /guardianweekly/letterfrom/story/0,12807,1161073,00.html (771 words)

	Sacromonte (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Sacromonte, a privileged, sunny, cave-riddled hillside at the eastern edge of Granada, above the Rio Darro and opposite the Alhambra, was traditionally this city's Gypsy quarter.
		But by night, when the guitars start to sound and the castanets to "castañear" the talented Gypsies return to Sacromonte to stage their "Zambra" flamenco shows.
		The entrance to one of Sacromonte's most famous Zambra caves, that of María La Canastera, which is now run by her son, Enrique, and where her granddaughter still dances.
	www.el-lunar.com /sacro.htm (149 words)

	Independent, The (London): Travel: Spain - How to be a Spanish rock star (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The foot of the Alhambra, the hills of the Sacromonte district and the whole surrounding area are honeycombed with ancient caves.
		Warm in the winter, cool in the summer, they are desirable enough residences for the New Age travellers, particularly those who had cut their teeth on tepees in Wales.
		Sacromonte, once famous for its gypsy communities, who had lived there since the last days of Moorish occupation, is now principally the stage for flamenco shows, restaurants and luxurious cave hotels.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20010520/ai_n14397539 (1086 words)

	Sacromonte Tourism
		Naturally the caves- which begin off the Camino de Sacromonte- of Granada's Sacromonte district are the main touristic draw.
		Dug into the mountain centuries ago by Granada's still-present gypsy population, the majority of the caves are still inhabited or used as flamenco venues, bars, and even hotels- although of course nowadays they have been upgraded and have all the normal modern amenities.
		For this reason, many believe that the discovery was faked by the men- who themselves were of Islamic descent- who allegedly came across them as a ploy to lessen the persecution against Granada's Islamic population.
	www.whatgranada.com /sacromonte-tourism.html (257 words)

	Morpheme Tales: NEW AND IMPROVED GYPSIES OF GRANADA BOOK PROPOSAL (My Life on the Holy Mountain)
		The Sacromonte takes its name from the Abadia, or monastery that stands by the wood at its crest, and from the nearby church of San Miguel, built on the remains of a mosque.
		The unemployment rate in the Sacromonte, which is double that of the country, is a function at least as much of Spanish racial attitudes as it was of Gypsy culture.
		Lorca was a fixture in the Sacromonte during his lifetime, that true-brief period between his birth in Fuente Vaqueros, a village a couple of miles from Granada, in 1898 and his death at the hands of a fascist firing squad 38 years later in another nearby village of the vega, Viznar.
	morphemetales.blogspot.com /2005/04/new-and-improved-gypsies-of-granada.html (10831 words)

	Districts
		The Sacromonte: The stereotypical Spaniard is a dark-haired, fiery gypsy woman dancing flamenco with a red rose clenched between her teeth and while bullfighting rages in the background.
		Generally, stereotypes are based on something true, and this one is based on the Granada neighborhood Sacromonte.
		While that may be true, visiting the Sacromonte is certainly an enjoyable experience integral to appreciating Granada.
	www.macalester.edu /geography/courses/geog261/ilondon/districts.htm (828 words)

	Rick Steves' Europe: Sacromonte and Granada's Gypsies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Marking the entrance to Granada's Sacromonte district is a statue of Chorrohumo (“fl as smoke”), a Gypsy from Granada popular in the 1950s for guiding people around the city.
		Camino del Sacromonte is lined with caves primed for tourists and restaurants ready to fight over the bill.
		Sacromonte is a good place to see zambra, a flamenco variation with a more Oriental feel in which the singer also dances.
	www.ricksteves.com /plan/destinations/spain/gypsies.htm (485 words)

	Down To Earth Living - The Cave Houses Of Southern Spain
		After becoming accustomed to cave living, it is soothing to return to a home with the solidity of the earth and the silence of a church.
		The Albaycin and Sacromonte are adjacent hillside neighborhoods, both of which form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Alhambra Palace.
		Sacromonte now hosts a cave museum that demonstrates traditional methods of cave living followed by the gypsies in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
	www.escapeartist.com /OREQ11/Cave_Houses.html (2809 words)

	don Quijote Spanish City Guides - Granada Touristic City Guide - Sacromonte and Albaic’n (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		To the right is the palace of Los C—rdova (38), a replica of the original one built between 1530 and 1592.
		The Casas del Chapiz are on the corner of the road leading to the Sacromonte (40).
		The first stretch concludes at the Hermitage of Santo Sepulcro; the end is marked by the Sacromonte abbey, guardian of some priceless works of art.
	www.colleges.com /colleges/donquijote/granada/itinerary4.html (1196 words)

	Carmen de las Cuevas - Spanish, culture and flamenco courses in Granada, Spain - Granada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Only a few minutes' walk from the city centre, Carmen de las Cuevas is located in this labyrinth of whitewashed houses which cover a hill from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada Mountains towering in the background.
		Sacromonte, a gypsy neighbourhood and home to flamenco in Granada, joins the Albayzín on one side and slowly disappears into a fertile valley crowned by the Alhambra.
		Splashed with caves and a special type of renovated cave house which echo the flamenco guitar and palmas (rhythmic clapping), Sacromonte invites students to take a delightful walk only a few steps away from Carmen de las Cuevas.
	www.carmencuevas.com /2003web/vers_eng/granada/granada_en.htm (349 words)

	Spain Hotels - Hotel Sacromonte - book from 59 EUR - Reviews and Bookings at Spain Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Hitek Sacromonte has a perfect situation within the monumental, commercial and financial center of Granada.
		The hotel’s elegant style, fruit of a complete renovation some years ago, is a mixture of classic elements with the most modern decorating techniques, referring to the rich artistic patrimony of Granada.
		The Sacromonte Hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, but given its central situation next to the famous Bib-Rambla Square, the visitor has an ample range of restaurants, cafeterias, churrerías, “tapas” bars and taverns to choose from.
	www.spaintravelzone.com /Hotel%20Sacromonte.htm (420 words)

	Sacromonte
		Sacromonte means "sacred mountain", but for Spaniards and foreign travellers alike it is synonymous with flamenco and all-night gypsy parties.
		With its aura of mystery and deep-rooted tradition, the Sacromonte continues to be a powerful draw for visitors eager for a taste of typical Andalusia.
		At one time the Sacromonte was considered Granada’s least privileged district, but when you step outside your cave dwelling and see the Alhambra shining in the sun on the hill opposite you, you’ll feel like the king of the mountain.
	www.spainview.com /andalucia/gra001.html (426 words)

	Spain Vacation Villa Granada Andalucia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Completely private, comfortable house comprising 2 self-contained apartments with cave-bedrooms in the famous Sacromonte quarter of Granada which is next to the Albayzin.
		Although the Sacromonte is not far from the centre, it is a very peaceful valley of stunning natural beauty with many interesting walks.
		The Sacromonte quarter is famous for its caves, flamenco and the beautiful surroundings.
	www.costaholidays.com /granada/casa-los-naranjos.htm (231 words)

	Tablao de Flamenco. Reina Mora Granada Spain
		Lost in the emblematic Jewish-Arabic quarter you will be astounded by the view at the famous Mirador de San Nicolás; all of Granada at your feet, the Alhambra illuminated against the night sky, an incomparable setting to introduce you to the enchantment and magic of Flamenco.
		The original inhabitants of the Sacromonte caves were nomadic and of Hindu origin.
		Five hundred years of staying in the same place has no doubt contributed to their musical ability which is the centre point of our show.
	www.lingolex.com /reina/english.htm (402 words)

	Conchero’s sanctuaries and pilgrimages
		As mentioned before, one of the most important activities of the concheros is to dance ritually in the five sanctuaries (besides others which every mesa has as their own obligation) which are located in the form of a cross.
		After this procession they go to the sanctuary to thank the Lord for having received them and after this they consider that their obligation as pilgrims is over and that they are free to go back to their homes..
		Fray Martin de Valencia, one of the three first Franciscan friars who came to the New Spain to evangelize and who was considered a saint, established himself in Tlalmanaco at the foot of the volcanoes.
	www.colorado.edu /Conferences/pilgrimage/papers99/Yototl.html (4456 words)

	ventaelgallo.com
		In the typical quarter of Sacromonte, the Flamenco Cave " Venta El Gallo " is a viewpoint for the Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens.
		Sacromonte gipsies perfom their own singing and dancing with delicate elegance and artistic qualities, offering a splendid list of artists heads by the Famous Bailaora, Jara Heredia.
		Have a stroll with us around the Albayc´n and Sacromonte quarters and enjoy the narrow streets inhaling the scent of jasmine and offering you the most impressive views from the Mirador de San Nicolás.
	www.arrakis.es /~sme/veg/page17.html (148 words)

	Paseo de los Tristes, Granada
		This square runs parallel to the River Darro and owes its name to the fact that funeral corteges used to pass through here on their way up to the cemetery behind the Alhambra.
		It is also called "Paseo del Padre Manjón" after the priest who founded a school for poor children in the Sacromonte (Ave María school) and it is his bust which can be seen on the other side of the fountain, which is not the original one.
		Both the square and the original fountain were built in 1609 when the area was redesigned and it has always been a very lively place.
	www.granadamap.com /paseotristes.htm (439 words)

	Sacromonte Culture
		Between the caves that are still used as private dwellings, you'll also find that many of the caves have been turned into fun bars, popular "discotecas" (nightclubs), and venues for flamenco shows.
		For those who are curious about the life and times of the traditional gypsy population that has lived upon Sacromonte for centuries, the Centro Interpretación del Sacromonte is a museum offering a wealth of information, displays, and even recreated cave dwellings.
		Further up the hill is the Abadía del Sacromonte (Sacromonte Abbey), which itself has a museum boasting a unique and rather eclectic collection of artwork, books, and ancient copper plates- one of which depicts the oldest map of Granada!
	www.whatgranada.com /sacromonte-culture.html (187 words)

	Carmen and Jim's Virtual Tour of Spain - Granada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		All in all, we enjoyed the show in Sacromonte, Granada more than the one is Seville.
		However, the gypsies in Sacromonte were definitely great dancers as well and, while not quite as showy as those in Seville, they were perhaps more authentic and still a very lively show.
		The music and vocals are very similar to what we heard there in the gypsy caves of Sacromonte.
	www.personal.psu.edu /staff/j/x/jxf17/spain2002/granada2.html (1362 words)

	05/08/99-Granada
		The Generalife as seen from the gypsy quarter of Sacromonte.
		We can see the hills of Sacromonte where Washington Irving and other travelers experienced spontaneous outbursts of flamenco by cave-dwelling gypsies.
		The hills of Sacromonte are where Washington Irving and other travelers experienced spontaneous outbursts of flamenco by cave-dwelling gypsies.
	www.saraphina.com /moseyseville/050899/050899granada.htm (906 words)

	Ondrej.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Well, we didn't actually see much of Sacromonte as we didn't want to pay such a high price to enter Alhambra and later we got to know that the tickets were sold out by 11 a.m.!
		The same day I left the Czech Republic I read in the newspapers about Granada and I was amazed by Sacromonte.
		There are caves in the hill and Gipsies live there.
	www.ondrej.com /travelling/200008/2.htm (843 words)

	Alhambra.org - Flamenco
		offers a flamenco show which performance is in a cave of the Sacromonte, the gipsy district, (where some people live still in caves!).
		Transport from the hotel to the Albayzin, a walk across the Albayzin to the Sacromonte, with a quick stop in the balcony of St. Nicholas, the Flamenco Show in a cave of this gipsy district, and a drink during the performance.
		By bus, from your hotel to the gipsy flamenco cave in Sacromonte and after the show, back to your hotel.
	www.alhambra.org /eng/index.asp?secc=/other/flamenco (188 words)

	All Ways Spain
		Sacromonte, “the sacred mountain”, owes its name to the catacombs which held, so legend maintains, the mortal remains of Cecilio and Tesifón, the patron saints of Granada.
		Since then, the Sacromonte has become the centre for flamenco cabarets catering to large-scale tourism and most of its caves have been taken over and rehabilitated by foreigners and artists.
		Sacromonte affords some of the best views in all Granada, particularly of the Alhambra, and is a lovely place to just stroll, such as along the cobbled path called Vereda de Enmedio, in the shadow of Granada’s 14th century wall.
	www.allwaysspain.com /granada-guide (3235 words)

	ventaelgallo.com
		In her she/he offers to newspaper the traditional zambra grenadine with pure flamenco, sing and dance for soleares and bulerías.
		The cave has capacity to welcome 150 people and in its two years it has achieved a great acceptance as much among the granadinos as among the foreign visitors.
		Juanillo assures that it is forced to work if it fits since with more insistence the flamenco culture it goes by a good moment and it is necessary to recover the autochthonous thing and to impel the Sacromonte.
	www.arrakis.es /~sme/veg/page22.html (140 words)

	VIP Backpackers RezBooker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Take the bus until it begins to head uphill then press the stop button and get off at the first stop on the hill.
		You should be on the corner of Sacromonte and Chapiz and continue with the directions by foot.
		From the corner turn in right and proceed up Sacromonte.
	www.vipbackpackers.com /Hostels.aspx?HostelID=597 (433 words)

	Mike Lavers
		Nearby on Cuesta del Chapíz, a steep road that leads to Camino de Sacromonte, another small white trailer is selling ice cream and popsicles.
		The bonfires are lit by the Gitanos to ward off evil spirits and the smoke rising above Sacromonte from them provides a sense of protection.
		Even though there are trees blocking much of my view I can still see the paso de María Santisma del Sacromonte passing through the streets below me. There is barely any room for the paso to pass through the crowd lined along the street.
	www.thewrit.org /authors/mlavers.htm (1042 words)

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