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Essential Things to Do in Granada, Spain

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  When we were checking into our AirBnB, our host was describing to us the magic of Granada’s free tapas. She explained that any bar that tries to charge you for tapas is a tourist trap. Turn around and walk out because local bars will never charge you for it. I did my research beforehand so we knew where to go, but understand that most bars in Granada will give you a free plate of tapas each time you order a drink. To avoid any tourist traps, be sure to check out our food guide for some of the best tapas bars in Granada. Theoretically, you never have to order a la carte in Granada because the tapas they give you are real Spanish dishes like boquerones, albondigas, and paella. No peanuts or pretzels here! They come in small portions but order three or four drinks and you’ve got a full meal. Pictured below is a plate of lomo or pork tenderloin good for three people. We never stayed for more than two drinks at any bar, but you can expect a different dish with each drink. If you ...