We found out about this place via Tripadvisor- originally we just wanted to check out their olive…read moreoil selection and perhaps bring some back home. But once we heard about their food/wine tasting, we made sure that we put forth our best effort in finding this place on our last day in Granada. We actually went there twice- the first time we thought they were closed, but it turns out that we didn't find the right entrance. Anyway, if you want to have the food/wine tasting dinner, you pretty much need to make a reservation ahead of time. (Although we lucked out that evening without one). The place is really small, and won't seat more than 9 people. The tasting is meant to give tourists a sense of what the locals typically eat and drink. The food is simple, fresh, and worth every euro you pay (~30-40 EU/person). You have the option to purchase some of things you get to taste (olive oil, wine, Jamon Iberico, etc.) when the meal is finished. The owner Francisco is a super nice old man who explains every bit of what is brought to your table. We ended up tasting 5 different wines, 3 different olive oils, and so many courses of tasty food (small courses, as it's a tasting) that our meal took roughly 2.5 hours to finish. Don't come here planning to have a fast meal. You need the time to thoroughly enjoy what's placed in front of you. La Oliva is an absolute "Must-visit" if you're in Granada.

7 years ago I lived in Granada while I was studying at the university. Before moving back home to…read moreKansas, I bought presents for family and friends. My dad is into cooking and fine ingredients, so I had to get him some high quality olive oil from Granada. The only problem was that I knew nothing about olive oil. Luckily enough, I walked up calle Varela everyday from my Residencia to the Centro de Lenguas Modernas where my classes were. On this walk, I saw the sign for La Oliva down one of the small side streets almost every day. After months of this routine, I finally dropped in to La Oliva to see if it could help me find the olive oil I wanted to get my dad. Upon entering, I met the owner Francisco and he carefully taught me about the differences between the different olive oils and sent me on my way with three unique bottles of oil to give my dad. This impressed upon me such a positive experience because it was so rare in Spain that someone would have the patience to talk to me and teach me about the things in their store. After 7 years hiatus, I just returned to Granada, bringing my brother to show him the sites and to tour southern Spain. Remembering my experience at La Oliva, I decided to drop by again and see if the store was still there, and to buy more olive oil and other authentically regional gifts for friends and family. What a pleasant surprise! Not only was the store still there, but Francisco greeted us with a friendly smile and a genuine delight to have the opportunity to teach us about olive oil and other regional products. Upon telling him that I'd returned after 7 years, he shook my hand and gave me his genuine thanks! He promptly sat us down and told us he had to go buy some bread so that we could taste the different olive oils. So, we waited while he ran down the block to the panaderia. He returned and gave us samples of 4 different olive oils and sat with us answering our questions about the differences in the oils. He proved incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the differences between organic and conventional oils, why olive oil is so cheap in Spanish groceries, and how the weather and landscape affects the taste of the olives. La Oliva and Francisco are the real deal. If you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere in which you can purchase authentic regional products from Granada and the south of Spain, this is the place to go. Francisco speaks Spanish slowly and in a clear voice and even speaks a fair amount of English as well (he told us that he studied English in Oxford, England several years ago). Beyond olive oil, he also sells turron (regional sweet typically eaten around the winter holidays/festivals), sherry, wine, and a number of produce items. In addition, he also does some catering and private dinner events in the store. While I haven't eaten there, I bet the food would be superb. I cannot recommend this place enough as I think it is perfect for tourists and Spaniards alike who want to learn about and purchase authentic regional specialties. Most importantly, I cannot recommend this place enough because if it's another 7 years before I get the chance to return, I sincerely want La Oliva to still be there!

Wow wow wow! 5 Stars for one of the best experiences we had on our recent trip to Spain. Spanish…read morenatural wine tasting with local cheeses, almonds, and butter? YES PLZ. I booked this experience through AirBnb Experiences (highly recommend checking the experiences in any city where you're traveling). When scrolling through the options this caught my eye as I am a big fan of low-intervention (aka natural) wines and Al Sur carries some Spanish wines I've enjoyed here in the states (shout-out to Golden Hour Wine in Orlando!). The shop is on Elvira Street and surrounded by small Middle Eastern restaurants. We loved the walk to the shop. Once there, Jessica greeted us and we sat at a large communal table to start our tasting experience. Jessica was a WONDERFUL host and the wine and bites we tried were some of our favorites on our entire trip. This tasting was a true highlight and I'd HIGHLY recommend it. They also have other great tasting experiences with various types of local food. One thing you must get if you're there is their locally-sourced butter. This butter was unlike anything I've ever tried before. It almost tasted of yogurt. I wish we would have been able to bring some home to the States, but while we were there we made sure to have plenty of it! Guillermo was at the counter and also helped us with some purchases of olive oil and pastries after the tasting. Overall, this is a spot that cannot be missed on your next Andalucian trip. It created memories we'll hold on to forever! (And we had some really great wine!!)

The owner of the establishment was charming. I didn't mind spending time there eating delicious…read morefood and enjoying her company. Thank you for such a memorable experience. The food was terrific. I enjoyed myself on a cold, rainy day; the experience warmed my heart.

Hole in the wall with great service by the owner Marisol and her friend…read moreThe patatas bravas, the cheese and the croquetas de jamon were all delicious

Awesome location in the heart of Granada. Service is friendly, and they speak some English too. The…read morefood was delicious and very authentic. We ordered the patatas bravas and the croquettes. The servings are pretty small, so make sure to order separate plates instead of sharing. Definitely recommend coming here!

We did two tours with Cicerone tours, and both were wonderful. The first is the "Essential Must Do…read moreof Granada," and the second is the "Evening Albaicin and Sacromente Tour." I highly recommend both. You cannot choose your tour guide, but if you were able to, I would highly recommend Senne. Don't be fooled by Senne's young appearance. This young man can recite the history of Granada and answer all kinds of difficult questions. What I really appreciated about Senne is how he is able to connect all of the stories together and give you a comprehensive view of all of the tours you may have taken even outside Granada. Going back to the tours, the Essential Must Do tour gives you an overall glimpse of all important areas in Granada so that you know where to go deeper on your own. As for the evening tour, you get a beautiful view of the nighttime view of Alhambra as well as see the interesting "cave" house of the Gypsies.

We did a tour of the Alhambra and Generalife with Lucia and it was incredible!! Her knowledge and…read moreexpertise made the entire tour so riveting and fun...we didn't want it to end. I really liked the fact that she allowed my partner Jerry to discuss his passion for plants and landscaping with her....walking through the gardens of the generalife was amazing and she was great in discussing all types of plants and garden styles with Jerry. I recommend cicerone and Lucia to anyone who wants to tour an amazing city and learn while having a fantastic time! You won't regret it!

Really awesome space. Tons of seating inside and outside. Great place to enjoy the sunset. Felt…read moresuper comfortable! Service was friendly and fast. "Anochecer en Granada" and "Embrujo de Granada" were both amazing.

This is such a cute spot to relax in after walking around the city. We arrived in the late…read moreafternoon during the weekday and didn't have to wait long to be seated. I'd highly recommend getting the outdoor seating if possible, as they have a cute terrace where you get to see stunning views of the Alhambra. We had the Granada Romantica, which is a white tea with pomegranate, roses, apple and hibiscus. We also tried a few of their pastries, including the baklava and another pistachio based pastry. The tea was delightfully refreshing and the pastries were on point.

Delicious breakfast with a view ! Went there on our last…read moremorning of our stay at Granada. Ordered the combo with comes with the bread, orange juice and choice of coffee. Service was great. Highly recommended!

The food was very tasty! The food was reasonably priced…read more The service was very friendly --but you need to realize that at Tapas bars here in Spain you're expected to try to get the attention of the waiter when you're ready to order and when you want to pay your bill In Spain, a couple of things are different on their menus than what you would find in an American restaurant: --Sandwiches are called Bocadillos. --We ordered tostados but it was toasted bread, not tortillas. A great learning experience!

Nice place!! Server was super nice and the sangria was AMAZING. Bro the tapas were hella good and…read morecute like i was super surprised the vibe of the place was cool as well. Super dope place definitely check it out food was amazing as well.

food was unique and delicious! The owners we friendly and attentive. Ambiance was a delightful…read moremix of playful and nostalgia. loved this place.

This is no longer a tea house / restaurant. They only sell teas in bags and it looks like the tea…read morehouse is now a clothing store.

Delicious Moroccan tea with a very extensive menu of green, black, signature and fruit teas in…read moreaddition to coffee, juices, Moroccan food, desserts and shisha. I had trouble choosing but went for the Orient winds one, while my mum ordered Arabian Nights. Both were served in the beautiful traditional Moroccan style teapot, and it each was enough for a couple of cups so you could easily order one pot for up to 4 people. We shared ours and had to fill a few cups each to finish. The tea tasted pretty nice. I preferred the Arabian Nights one more as it was more stronger. The teahouse is not huge but has a fair number of seats, no outdoor seating due to the location being on a very narrow street but the cafe is open so it's like sitting outside with a roof over your head. The tea costs €3 per pot and there is free wifi. Service was quick and efficient, and staff were nice too.