GRANADA CAVE HOUSE

Andalusia is the Spain one dreams of—sunny and dry but not arid, plentiful with palms painted against a backdrop of azure skies. Everywhere in Granada, the intoxicating confluence of Europe and North Africa is evident in the food, architecture, and people. Street life unfolds in a whirl of exotic aromas and textures, and in the hills of Sacromonte, the gypsy culture thrives where the locals live—as they have for centuries—in houses built into ancient caves ...

We loved staying at Raquel's Cave House (photos below). She was welcoming, friendly, and helpful with any and all requests. If you’re looking for a fun, one-of-a-kind Granada cave stay (including a rooftop terrace with a view of the Alhambra!), check out her Airbnb.