The free tapa

What it is

In Granada a drink comes with a plate of food, unasked and unpriced. It is a genuine local custom rather than a tourist gimmick, and it holds in ordinary bars away from the centre.

Getting there

Calle Elvira, Calle Navas and the bars around Plaza de Toros. Anywhere that is full of people your own age.

When to go

From about eight in the evening. Earlier and you will be eating alone.

On a student budget

Two or three drinks is dinner, for around €8–10 all in. Budget accordingly: it is the single biggest reason Granada is cheaper to live in than Madrid or Barcelona.

Prices and times last checked August 19, 2026. Treat figures as indicative.