Places to Eat Tapas on Your School Trip to Granada

Gastronomy is an essential part of any trip, as it is one of the best ways to discover and immerse yourself in a new culture. In Granada, Andalusian and Moorish cultures have coexisted harmoniously since time immemorial, something that is reflected in both its architecture and its cuisine. Here we tell you which tapas you absolutely must try and the best places to eat tapas on your school trip to Granada.

You simply cannot miss the famous Granada tapas tradition, where every drink you order comes with a free tapa. In some bars, if you order three or four drinks, you might even end up having dessert! It is a must to visit the best tapas areas and most well-known bars, try everything on offer, and fully immerse yourself in the gastronomic atmosphere — especially at lunchtime and in the evening. The Albaycín neighbourhood, Calle Elvira, the area around the Cathedral, and the Campo del Príncipe in the Realejo district are some of the most popular spots for the Granada tapas experience. Grab a notepad and pen, jot down the best bars to sample the local dishes, and plan your own route for the school trip to Granada.

What are the typical dishes of Granada?

As in many other Andalusian cities, the influence of the sea is always present and fried fish is one of the stars of Granada’s tapas and local dishes. In the specific case of Granada, game meat is another key element of a cuisine rich in all kinds of nutrients: callos a la andaluza (Andalusian-style tripe), Jabugo ham from Sierra Nevada and Sierra Morena, wild boar, lomo de orza (cured pork loin), pringá (slow-cooked meat spread), flamenquín (breaded ham rolls), and more. Finally, cold vegetable soups and legume stews are a staple of Andalusian cuisine in general: ajoblanco, gazpacho, salmorejo, pipirrana, broad beans with ham, migas (fried breadcrumbs), puchero andaluz (Andalusian stew)… Don’t leave a single thing untried! Below we’ll reveal the best places to eat tapas on your school trip to Granada and sample everything we’ve described.

Zalamandroña

One of the typical dishes (yet not so widely known) of this area — you have to try it! It is a type of salad based on vegetables that was already eaten during the Andalusian period (9th century). Its main characteristics are roasted and dried pepper, courgette, pumpkin, and dried tomato. To this is added the other great ingredient: desalted and flaked salt cod and a few black olives to taste.

Carne en salsa (meat in sauce)

This all-purpose tapa can be found in practically any bar in Granada. It can be served in a bread roll or on a plate for dipping bread. A hearty and satisfying tapa that will be delicious wherever you try it.

Migas

Migas is a typical dish in many Spanish provinces. Making the most of available resources, stale bread is the main ingredient of this shepherd’s dish. In the case of Andalusian migas, they are served with one or two fresh anchovies, a green pepper, and a slice or two of melon.

Patatas a lo pobre (poor man’s potatoes)

One of the most popular quick-format tapas in the area — and a very filling one. They must be accompanied by peppers and a drizzle of olive oil, and if they are topped with a fried egg, so much the better.

Berenjenas con miel de caña (aubergines with cane honey)

The Arab influence is evident in tapas such as aubergines with cane honey — a preparation that is very popular with those who enjoy the contrast between sweet and savoury.

Flamenquín

These breaded ham and cheese rolls are one of the great delicacies of all Andalusia and an ideal tapa to accompany any drink. They consist of a roll of meat and ham, coated in breadcrumbs, which can also be filled with cheese and vegetables — perfect to enjoy alongside a side of vegetables.

Tortilla del Sacromonte

This omelette is made with various types of offal, particularly sheep’s brain and sweetbreads, and very often also includes breadcrumbs, peas, and walnuts.

Moraga de sardinas

This dish, like many others in Andalusian cuisine, features sardines as the star ingredient. To prepare it, sardines are placed in an earthenware pot and bathed in white wine, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, parsley, and salt. Once all the ingredients are combined, the dish is cooked over the heat for around 10 minutes until ready to eat.

Remojón granaíno

Another dish of Arab origin that has become a permanent fixture in Granada’s cuisine. It is a cold salad whose great reputation is owed to the quality of its key ingredients: orange, spring onion, and salt cod.

Pescaíto frito (fried fish)

Throughout the Andalusian region, fried fish (pescaíto) is the star of the entire cuisine: marinated dogfish, battered squid rings, king prawns, prawn fritters, gambas al pil pil (garlic prawns), sardines… the possibilities are endless!

Habas con jamón (broad beans with ham)

This is one of the most typical dishes of Granada and goes down a treat in seasons such as summer or spring. Just as with patatas a lo pobre, topping them with a fried egg turns them into an exquisite delicacy.

Pionono de Santa Fé

And for dessert? The pionono is the most famous and sought-after sweet in the province of Granada, with a history dating back to 1897, when it was created to mark a papal visit. The pionono de Santa Fé is a small cake made of a thin layer of sponge, rolled into a soaked cylinder drenched in a very sweet liquid and finished with toasted cream. A true delight!

The best places to eat tapas on your school trip to Granada

Along with the Alhambra, the most distinctive feature of Granada is its free tapas with every drink ordered. Of varying quality, they are the great attraction of Granada’s bar scene — sometimes with a choice of tapa, sometimes not. Either way, in Granada’s bars you can make a full meal out of tapas — right through to dessert! If you want to explore the city bite by bite, literally, take note of the best places to eat tapas on your school trip to Granada.

Traditional bars

For those who prefer the classics and want to try the typical tapas we have described, there are a whole host of bars with great tradition and history — all recommended by locals!

Bar Los Diamantes
Bodegas Castañeda
La Bella y la Bestia
La Antigualla
Los Manueles
La Taberna Gamboa
La Blanca Paloma
La Sitarilla
Casa Julio
Minotauro
El Aliatar (for trying the snails)
Bar Molinos

Different tapas

If you prefer to try something different, experiment with Mozarabic roots, or lean towards more vegan-friendly options, we recommend these venues:

Babel World Fusión (international tapas)
Bella Kurva
El Ojú (vegan tapas)
Tango Bar
La Pajuana
Entrebrasas

Practical guide to organising your school trip to Granada

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