Our take

Of the Sacromonte caves, this is the smallest: just 25 seats. That makes the experience quite different. At Los Amayas (60 seats) or Los Tarantos (larger capacity), flamenco is still close-up, but there's a minimum distance between artists and audience. At La Faraona the dancers are a metre and a half away, you could practically touch them by stretching out your arm. For travellers who want the rawest, most family-style gypsy flamenco experience, this is the format. What you lose: a drink (Los Amayas includes one), review volume (503 versus 1,111 at Los Amayas or 2,091 at Los Tarantos) and an English option. The show is run only in Spanish, which isn't a problem for the dancing and singing but does limit the possible explanations between numbers. If you're travelling with non-Spanish-speaking guests, a central tablao with English commentary is better. At €18 it's the cheapest cave option. The 4.7 rating with GetYourGuide's «Best rated» distinction and the operator's track record (the cave itself, no middlemen) make it a safe bet for travellers who value the intimate format over seating comfort. Wear comfortable shoes: the walk from the centre up to number 53 of the Camino del Sacromonte is uphill.