10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Granada

Plaza Nueva is a popular meeting place for locals and comes alive at night with music and dancing. With a spectacular central fountain, it's the oldest square in Granada. The plaza is also home to some of the city’s most significant historical buildings, such as the 16th-century Royal Chancery.

The streets around Plaza Nueva are lined with bars and restaurants. Head for Bar Casa Julio 1947 for wine and sangria in a traditional standing-only bar with wooden beams. Try the local Andalusian wines at La Buena Vida, or house vermouth and delicious vermouth-based cocktails at Bar La Trastienda. Garrison Drinks & Music has a great choice of beers and whiskies.

Paseo de los Tristes is a historic street with views of the Alhambra Palace in Granada and a popular place to take an evening stroll. It’s adorned by a pretty carved stone fountain from the 17th century, Fuente del Paseo de los Tristes. Medieval buildings with elaborately carved doorways and balconies full of flowers also add to the charming scene.

The street is lined with bars like La Hermosa, a microbrewery selling its own craft beers and IPAs. Ras Cafe Bar does beers and sangria in a cosy brick interior. There's also an art gallery, INORI, which displays work by local photographers. The street's name, which means 'Promenade of the Sad', supposedly got its name because funeral processions once passed its length.

Mirador de San Nicolás is where you can capture the most famous view in Granada. Its picturesque views take in the whole of the Alhambra Palace complex, the city's terracotta rooftops, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. The pretty square is lined with trees and whitewashed buildings, including 16th-century San Nícolas Church.

At sunset, the square fills with visitors and locals hoping to get the perfect shot. Come early to bag the best spot. Have dinner after at one of the tapas bars surrounding the square, like Bar Kiki or Restaurante El Mirador. If you don't fancy the uphill hike, buses C31 and C32 stop at Plaza San Nicolás, from where it's a 2-minute walk.

The Archaeological Museum of Granada displays ancient artefacts marking the high points of Granada's dramatic history. The museum is housed in a gorgeous 16th-century palace. Each room covers a different period of history, from the early Stone Age through Phoenician, Roman and Moorish rule, and into the Middle Ages. Among its treasures are an ancient painted ostrich egg and a 15th-century astrolabe, one of only 40 in the world.

Don't miss the pure iron sword which dates from the 3rd century BC or one of the museum's most remarkable finds: a 1.4 million-year-old hominid tooth. The complex includes a beautiful outdoor courtyard where architectural pieces and floor mosaics are displayed.

Manuel de Falla Auditorium is a beautiful concert hall and home to the Granada City Orchestra. It's set in a gorgeous location on the Alhambra hillside. As well as concerts by well-known composers, you can visit for a chamber concert, piano solo, clarinet, violin, and piano trios, or to see guest musicians from all over the world.

An exhibition hall displays a permanent collection of eclectic artwork, and there's a bar, cafe, music library, and a peaceful garden. Visit the house museum to learn more about the composer who gave his name to the building. The auditorium also hosts Granada's Jazz Festival, Tango Festival, and Music and Dance Festival.

Teatro Alhambra is a cultural centre in a historic area of Granada with a varied programme of theatre, dance and music. Run by Andalusia's Department of Culture, it focuses on promoting new artists and supporting local arts organizations. Come for a flamenco night, contemporary dance show or evening of classic theatre.

Kids will love the puppet shows, musicals, and child-friendly plays, while adults will enjoy the contemporary theatre and stand-up comedy highlights. While the venue doesn't have a bar, there are plenty of options in the neighbourhood, including craft brewery Capitán Amargo and wine bar La Taberna de Kafka.

On a tapas walking tour in Granada, enthusiastic guides introduce you to the culinary delights of the city's tapas bars. These small dishes can be anything from traditional Spanish snacks to experimental new flavours and are typically served with a glass of beer or wine. Take an evening stroll with your guide to discover the city's history as well as its food and drink.

Tours typically last 2 to 3 hours and depending on the theme, you might be visiting breweries and trying craft beers, sampling local cheeses, tasting wines produced in the surrounding region, or learning about the city's Moorish influences. Complete with interesting facts and local anecdotes, this is a fun way to explore Granada's food scene.

Granada is where flamenco music and dance were first developed in the 18th century, and its traditions are still going strong. Expect lots of passionate folk music, guitar and singing, and of course exuberant dancing. Many venues are historic villas or cave homes which add to the atmosphere.

Visit Cuevas los Tarantos or Zambra Maria la Canastera to see cave homes filled with photos and memorabilia. At Flamenco Los Olvidados, performances take place in a 16th-century palace, while Peña La Platería, one of Spain's oldest clubs, has views over Alhambra Palace. Eshavira is a great flamenco spot that's also known for its jazz and regular music program.

Calle Elvira is an easygoing street of bars and cafes with a relaxed, hippie vibe. By day, it's a good choice for shopping for local crafts. At night, venues serve drinks and tapas from all over the world.

Try Cafe Múnich for a wide range of both German and international beers and regular concerts, or Bar Babel World Fusión for a mix of local craft beers and global dishes. Bagdad Cafe serves tea and Middle Eastern snacks and you can try the delicious milkshakes at the traditional teahouse Tetería El Basha. Eshavira Club is known for its world music and flamenco, while Pata Palo serves up rock, reggae, and Latin music with its cocktails.

Calle Pedro Antonio de Alarcón is a bustling bar street in Granada that's always popular with local students. The northern end adjoining Plaza Albert Einstein is packed with bars, pubs, and karaoke joints, while things get a little more relaxed as you head south.

Head for La Flaca Granada for a buzzing spot with a reputation for great music, or Pub Batan for a charming historical pub that's decorated with stills from classic films. Lots of places have table football, darts, and pool, including Seventeen Café & Pub and La Guarida Del Lobo Rock Bar. Have a cocktail at Margot Bar or a beer at Amsterdam Café Pub, which mostly plays '80s and '90s pop.