http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34460 The Granada people go out for "Tapeo" and only asking for two drinks they can have dinner.
We recommend it because is a typical custom in Granada and it is very important to live this custom to understand the kind of life of there. And it is a very cheap way to have dinner.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34460 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34336 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34336 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33187 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33187 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32367 As with a few other tapas bars in Granada, you get a free tapa with every drink. Don't ask me how they remember but for every drink you buy, you get a different and better tapa each time.
Emphasis is on seafood and the menu is very reasonably priced.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32367 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32366 You get a free tapa with every drink. Additionally if you do want to buy off the menu, there is a great choice. It is a great way to try different dishes by selecting tapas.
Only downside is the lack of seats.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32366 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31106 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31106 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23499
Fantastic tapas free with every drink and eating off the menu looked pretty good as well.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23499 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22408 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22408 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22335 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22335 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22319
Situated in the heart of the Albaicin, this hidden gem is very popular with the locals. Reserving a table in advance is a must because the terrace, which boasts remarkable views of the Alhambra, is in great demand with alfresco diners.

I’d recommend ordering a quality bottle of Rioja from the extensive wine list while contemplating whether to opt for a three-course meal or indulge in the fine selection of Tapas. It would be easy to spend the evening soaking up the alcohol with the small portions of cheeses, pates and meats on offer at very reasonable prices. The El Agua’s speciality is fondue and they boast a varied selection including veal, chicken, ham and also cheese. Smoked fish and substantial steak fillets are also among the choices for the main courses.

The setting of the restaurant is enough to bring out the romantic side in anybody and what better way to impress your partner than to order a fondue with chocolate, strawberries and other fresh fruit to share as the moon illuminates the Alhambra in the distance.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22319 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22310
Traditional bull’s heads and pictures of matadors decorate the walls, the floors are awash with paper and sawdust and the crowds pile in ebbing and flowing as the evening progresses.

In Granada most tapas are free with a drink and this can really set you up for the evening. For something more substantial you can order a racion or even a half. This will be on a larger plate with bread and olives. The local Serrano ham and Manchego cheese are delicious and washed down with a tasty rioja you know you are in Spain.

Finally this particular bodega has its own fiery drinks combination called calicasas a mix of several different casks and served in a tall glass. Be aware, this is potent stuff but then so is Granada.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22310 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22288 If you want a 'real' local tapas experience look no further than Los Diamantes in Granada. Standing room only, this gem is packed to the rafters with locals who come in their droves for great value seafood, a sure sign of a good thing! An assault on your senses that's too good to miss! Order a 'cana' (small beer) from the super efficient bar staff to top of your meal.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22288 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19102 This place is fantastic with nice and original decorations but what is best is the particular taste they give to food, typical of south Italy. Tapas are free and you get the best Italian food with every drink.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19102 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18313 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18313 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13365
Order a tabla mixta and you won't need to eat any more, all night! If you want foodie souvenirs they also sell a wide range of local specialities, fresh and dried as well as wines and liqueurs. It is a surprisingly buzzy and friendly place and very popular with locals.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13365 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13262 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13262 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11093
The thing that made it special when we visited (about 5 years ago) was that it was still serving tapas in the traditional way - with every beer, you get a free snack, each one different. The chef was a bit perplexed when we got up to our ninth beer one night!

Parts of the building are pretty old, and the staff were proud to show us around the areas that weren't in use at the time when they saw we were interested.

The patron is a great supporter of local musicians, and eagerly told us (despite very limited English) about a recital of flamenco guitar and singing that was taking place nearby.

If you don't speak Spanish, take a phrase book and be prepared to use it!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11093 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10908
We stayed in a lovely, newly reformed holiday let with stunning views in Juvíles, one of the highest and prettiest of the villages, about an hour and a half from Granada city.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10908