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/34992 I have, however, grown to like it: I do tend to try and steer myself away from the larger room, especially in peak season, where the long benches get filled up early for the more tourist-friendly flamenco show (i.e. it's complete with dancer). I prefer the smaller room in the entrance, where I have witnessed spontaneous displays of local talent, young and old passing on the baton to sing, play the piano, or make a space to dance. One of my favourite encounters was listening to a young guitarist and older gypsy gentleman jamming away in a little hidden-away corner.
A perfect venue for someone wanting to try flamenco for the first time. It's open every day from 10 pm. Entry is free but drinks a little more expensive than most places, although reasonable (€2 for a beer).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34992 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34572 From research, I have discovered that it is also a crafts centre grouping together the handiwork of many artists (silk, ceramics, puppets, glassware, etc).
Will definitely be popping by there again soon!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34572 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32265 Another spot is in the Maria Luisa Park, not too far from the Plaza de Espanya entrance.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32265 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31830 www.cajasol.es and cost €4 (€5 when purchased online).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31830 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22359 to Peña Pies Plombo. Food is authentically Andulasian - we tried the chorizo, the chickpea-based stew potaje, the pringá (a meat feast for pork lovers), plus the seasonal dish of papas aliñas which even has its own song. Only open to the public in the evenings, there is a small stage for live flamenco performances while photographs of Spanish greats Cameron and
Paco de Lucía cover the walls. The
bar is hosted by enthusiastic Loli who is always keen to start dancing, especially when accompanied by her husband, Paco. Reassuringly, his Spanish guitar playing is more convincing than his wig.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22359 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19778 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19778 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8675 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8675 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1837 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1837