Bob Fusillo wrote:
    >
    > I know it will be deemed heresy, but as far as my experience is concerned,
    > the "touristy" flamenco is a lot more fun for the tourist. The "real thing"
    > in small clubs is rather dour, "sincere," and low key. I have been to dozens
    > and dozens of flamenco places, and the most exciting show I have ever seen
    > was in a hotel in Seville -- vigourous, non-stop kids, full of life and show
    > biz.
    > For many years I avoided tourist traps, in Spain, France, Italy, et al. Then
    > I discovered that they are mostly terrific -- that's why they have become
    > tourist traps.
    > I shall now duck under cover as the purists attack. ( Ah, the purists attack
    > the tourists! Should sell tickets!)

Depends what you mean by 'tourist traps.' If you mean famous sites that
are over-run by tourists because they're amazing - Taj
Mahal, Great Wall of China, Stonehenge etc. - I agree. And some
packaged attractions for tourists are great too (imo) -- Disney
World et al. 'Off the beaten path' areas are often off the beaten
path because they're inherently not as beautiful and interesting.
But they can be a lot more fun to visit because you're not sharing
them with 10,000 others. Sometimes they're actually better than the
more famous honey-pot areas, and are only less popular because they're
relatively inaccessable, in which case you've got the best of both
worlds. But I digress: can you recommend any 'cheap and cheerful'
(or even expensive and cheerful) tourist flamenco venues in Granada?
--
Nora

Following up to Nige

    >Any chance of some more details about your Cadiz experience as I am going
    >to Cadiz soon and will be looking for some good flamenco spots.
    >I know others in the region and would recommend heading for Jerez for a
    >culture that a is pretty much steeped in flamenco. Especially go during the
    >festivals if you can make it. The Fiesta de Otoño has just started and lasts
    >another 12 days

"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/cadiz1.htm"
From La Caleta:-
walk south and east from the building in the picture, along the
coast, the place has no name up, opens each night but does not
always have a performance, you just pay for your food and drink.

Its behind the second yellow/pink building going right from the
cats ear here! :-
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/cadiz6.htm"
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
UK walking "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
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