What to do in Granada: 10 must-do plans to get to know the city
What to do in Granada is a question with so many answers that it is difficult to decide where to start, because this magical city exudes charm in each of its streets, offering unique sensations that you will not find anywhere else on the planet. If you want to know what to do on a […]
Shows in Granada: Experience Granada’s culture to the fullest
If you want to know the best shows in Granada you have come to the right place, from Jardines de Zoraya we not only offer some of the most charming flamenco shows in Granada, we can also recommend other great shows to enjoy in these streets that we love so much. Here are some of […]
ANDALUSIAN FOOD: THE 10 BEST DISHES TO TRY
Andalusian food is characterized by the use of fresh produce from the garden, mixed with top quality ingredients that make our mouths water, such as olive oil, ham and, of course, lots of fish easy to find in its endless coasts. Here are 10 of the most typical dishes of Andalusia, as well as the […]
The 8 best flamenco singers in history
Flamenco is perhaps the most internationally recognized genre of Spanish culture, not in vain is considered Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2010 by UNESCO. It is an art that is still very much alive today. The most colorful part of flamenco is usually the dancing, but it is also true that flamenco singers play […]
Flamenco costume: history and origins
Few regional costumes are as easy to recognize as the flamenco dress. Discover all about it in Jardines de Zoraya.
What is a Taranta in flamenco?
The taranta of flamenco is a song that emerged in the mining area of Almeria in the nineteenth century, which evolved in the heat of the singing cafes, forming part of the flamenco shows that were held at the time. But, do you know what a taranta is and how this genre was born? What […]
The origin and history of Flamenco
The flamenco is a perfect combination of cultures that stands out for its passion and energetic rhythm and with which it is difficult not to shudder at the sight of singers and dancers with their mantillas, their frilly dresses and their intense colors making the tablaos vibrate. An art that is improvised in the Andalusian […]
7 Flamenco Singers in Granada that you should know
The flamenco singing in Granada, also known as “cante jondo” is one of the most representative expressions of Andalusian folklore, considered an art of the people. An art that plays a decisive role in the history of the origins of the cante grande, where in the caves of Sacromonte, a style of exceptional character was […]
Federico García Lorca and his passion for Flamenco
Although many do not know it, Lorca is flamenco. Of all the so-called “cultured poets”, he is the one who had the strongest relationship with flamenco. Since he was a child, Lorca and flamenco had a close union. In his house in Fuente Vaqueros he listened to the zapateo and the cantes del arte jondo […]
The 7 most typical dances of Granada
Due to its geographical, physical and climatic variety, and its enormous mix of cultural influences, Grenada possesses an impressive wealth of folklore. A rich and varied folklore where music and dance have a special role and whose origin goes back to the festivities linked to the agricultural activity and religious character. From the fandangos of […]
