Our Guidebook - Alhama
Sightseeing
Friendly and helpful, this is a good place to start. You can book the local tours here.
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Ayuntamiento de Granada
3 Plaza del CarmenFriendly and helpful, this is a good place to start. You can book the local tours here.
Alhama’s imposing landmark surrounded by beautiful, cobbled streets leading to a peaceful plaza.
Church of the Incarnation
17 C. Alta IglesiaAlhama’s imposing landmark surrounded by beautiful, cobbled streets leading to a peaceful plaza.
Restaurants
Ochoa is probably one of our (and our guests) favourite bar. It’s very traditional and is run by Paco and the lovely Fina. The tapas and raciones are great with quite a vegetarian choice. (Mixed roast vegetable with eggs (ask without if you are vegan), battered aubergine and setas (mushrooms). In winter this bar still has the mesa camilla- the tables have tablecloths which hide a brasier/brasero underneath which Paco fills with hot coals from the fire. You put the tablecloth over your knees and keep warm- very toasty- but don’t scorch your shoes as I have done!
The back of Ochoa tends to be dominated by the younger crowd and in winter there’s a nice roaring fire going.
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Bar Ochoa - Comida Casera Alhama de Granada
28 Pl. ConstitucionOchoa is probably one of our (and our guests) favourite bar. It’s very traditional and is run by Paco and the lovely Fina. The tapas and raciones are great with quite a vegetarian choice. (Mixed roast vegetable with eggs (ask without if you are vegan), battered aubergine and setas (mushrooms). In winter this bar still has the mesa camilla- the tables have tablecloths which hide a brasier/brasero underneath which Paco fills with hot coals from the fire. You put the tablecloth over your knees and keep warm- very toasty- but don’t scorch your shoes as I have done!
The back of Ochoa tends to be dominated by the younger crowd and in winter there’s a nice roaring fire going.
La Placeta is a newly opened bar (they used to be in a small venue across the street next to Creme.) It’s become a favourite of ours- partly due to the ever-smiling bar owners and partly due to the lovely and adventurous tapas. They offer deals such as a jug of beer and tapas combination. It’s a bit different from the older bars and attracts a fairly young crowd. The new bar is lovely inside and out and there’s a fireplace for winter evenings. They also do a menu of the day although it’s a bit dearer than Meson Diego at €15, but good value all the same.
Restaurante La Placeta
6 Pl. ConstitucionLa Placeta is a newly opened bar (they used to be in a small venue across the street next to Creme.) It’s become a favourite of ours- partly due to the ever-smiling bar owners and partly due to the lovely and adventurous tapas. They offer deals such as a jug of beer and tapas combination. It’s a bit different from the older bars and attracts a fairly young crowd. The new bar is lovely inside and out and there’s a fireplace for winter evenings. They also do a menu of the day although it’s a bit dearer than Meson Diego at €15, but good value all the same.
We enjoy this place for a coffee in the winter sun. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Menu del dia 10€ Which often includes vegetarian and maybe a vegan option.
Mesón De Diego
12 Pl. ConstitucionWe enjoy this place for a coffee in the winter sun. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Menu del dia 10€ Which often includes vegetarian and maybe a vegan option.
Bars
We love this bar - it has a very local feel. It’s especially nice in the summer evenings when there are tables and chairs out in the square. Probably the best lomo tapas in town.
Cafe Bar La Esquinilla
2 C. EsperanzaWe love this bar - it has a very local feel. It’s especially nice in the summer evenings when there are tables and chairs out in the square. Probably the best lomo tapas in town.
El Tigre appears to be a very basic bar in that you have to stand or sit on bar stools as it’s small inside. There are two tables tucked in each corner if you want to eat a full meal. The tapas are exceptional here and Antonio doesn’t mind you requesting what you like- whereas usually you get what you are given which is fair enough as it’s free! Our guests rave about this bar and rightly so.
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Café Bar El Tigre
1 Pl. ConstitucionEl Tigre appears to be a very basic bar in that you have to stand or sit on bar stools as it’s small inside. There are two tables tucked in each corner if you want to eat a full meal. The tapas are exceptional here and Antonio doesn’t mind you requesting what you like- whereas usually you get what you are given which is fair enough as it’s free! Our guests rave about this bar and rightly so.
Stunning views by day if you get a table at the window end and a place to dance by night 🕺💃🕺
Cafe Pub Los Tajos
22 C. PeñasStunning views by day if you get a table at the window end and a place to dance by night 🕺💃🕺
Cafes
Our favourite spot for ice cream in town and we also love their tostadas for a filling brunch. Closed on Mondays.
Pastelería-Cafetería-Heladeria Balada
Our favourite spot for ice cream in town and we also love their tostadas for a filling brunch. Closed on Mondays.
Coffees, ice cream and pastries. There is a small branch in Plaza Constitucíon and another on C/ Pablo Picasso
Cafetería Pastelería La Crème
19 Pl. ConstitucionCoffees, ice cream and pastries. There is a small branch in Plaza Constitucíon and another on C/ Pablo Picasso
Walking into this cafe bar always makes me happy and I’m not sure why! It’s a character bar - a real mix of people. It’s only open until about 1pm and does a roaring morning churros trade. Cafe con leche 1€
Cafe el brasero
1 Carretera de LojaWalking into this cafe bar always makes me happy and I’m not sure why! It’s a character bar - a real mix of people. It’s only open until about 1pm and does a roaring morning churros trade. Cafe con leche 1€
Closest Supermarket
Casa Sensi or Pedro’s is the closet mini mart to the apartment - only one minute away. It stocks a little of everything - from Marmite to melons.
Hours 9-2 and 5-9 weekdays, 9-2 Saturdays
Calle Caño Wamba, 2
2 Calle Caño WambaCasa Sensi or Pedro’s is the closet mini mart to the apartment - only one minute away. It stocks a little of everything - from Marmite to melons.
Hours 9-2 and 5-9 weekdays, 9-2 Saturdays
Shopping
An all round supermarket with parking outside. There is a gluten free selection which includes pre-packed bread.
DIA
1 Plaza los MalagueñosAn all round supermarket with parking outside. There is a gluten free selection which includes pre-packed bread.
SUPERMERCADO EL MELLI S.L.
S-N C. GranadaCORIVAN
Sells fresh milk (delivered on Tuesdays)
SUPER FRESCO
Great fruit and vegetable store.
9.00 - 2.30, 5-9 weekdays, 9.00 - 2.30 Saturdays
Plaza Duque de Mandas
Plaza Duque de MandasSUPER FRESCO
Great fruit and vegetable store.
9.00 - 2.30, 5-9 weekdays, 9.00 - 2.30 Saturdays
PANADERIA ARTISANAL
Selection of spelt, rye and artisanal breads.
Monday - Saturday 8 - 2.30
Calle Francisco Ayala
Calle Francisco AyalaPANADERIA ARTISANAL
Selection of spelt, rye and artisanal breads.
Monday - Saturday 8 - 2.30
SUPERMERCADO SUMA
23 C. Barranco AserraderoLATE OPENING
Open until 22.00 or 23.00 weekdays
OPEN AIR MARKET / MERCADILLO
Fridays from 9am - 1pm. A very local market selling fruit and veg, pots and pans and seasonal goods. It is not a flea market but sometimes there are one or two secondhand clothing stalls. Very popular is the rotisserie chicken and chips stall which usually stays open until around 2.30pm. You can order to collect later, if you wish.
Carretera Granada Vieja
Carretera Granada ViejaOPEN AIR MARKET / MERCADILLO
Fridays from 9am - 1pm. A very local market selling fruit and veg, pots and pans and seasonal goods. It is not a flea market but sometimes there are one or two secondhand clothing stalls. Very popular is the rotisserie chicken and chips stall which usually stays open until around 2.30pm. You can order to collect later, if you wish.
Calle Iberoamerica
Calle IberoamericaARTISANAL SHOP Local crafts for sale and a book swap shelf!
Outdoor Activities
A great afternoon hangout on the grass by the pool. There is a kiosk and a cafe bar for drinks and snacks. Check their FB page for special events and pool party events. 🏊♀️
Piscina Alhama
Calle CubaA great afternoon hangout on the grass by the pool. There is a kiosk and a cafe bar for drinks and snacks. Check their FB page for special events and pool party events. 🏊♀️
I love it. David doesn’t! A natural hot spring with man a made catchment on the edge of the river. It’s very popular and it’s a rare treat to get it to yourselves. I love having a hot bath under the trees but I’m often saddened by the litter. The bin is regularly emptied but it can be a bit messy.
Baño Aguas Termales
60 Cam. Mesa del BañoI love it. David doesn’t! A natural hot spring with man a made catchment on the edge of the river. It’s very popular and it’s a rare treat to get it to yourselves. I love having a hot bath under the trees but I’m often saddened by the litter. The bin is regularly emptied but it can be a bit messy.