The most common way to think about terraces is the ones that are located on the street, in front of bars or restaurants. According to the RAE, a terrace can be defined as an open area in a house that allows for expansion. Or the roof that is flat and practical. We are referring to the aerial dimension, as well as views of terraces, today.
We enter the Barcelo Carmen Granada Hotel, right in the middle bustling Acera del Darro. The elevator takes us to Bheaven (Granada’s highest terrace), and we press number 8. It is amazing to see the world from a different perspective. After last week’s brutal heat wave, we are welcomed by a calm atmosphere and cool evening.
Bheaven is known for its exquisite food and stunning views. / Alfredo Aguilar
It’s impossible not to exclaim. Ohhh! It’s a shout of admiration, exclamation of delight at the view that is now available. The Alhambra is visible in front. The Realejo is to the right. Las Angustias is in the foreground, and Sierra Nevada in the background. To the left is the majestic Cathedral. As we sit at one of the tables, thousands upon thousands of years worth of culture, history, and heritage are in front of our eyes as we look at each other.
The Bheaven menu lives up to its name. It is no easy task. Dionisio Palla, head chef, designed a proposal that can be changed two to three times per season in order to adapt it to fresh products and the changing weather conditions. This letter responds to these views by being based on the history and monuments of Granada. All this for very affordable prices.
The section devoted to “The freshness and beauty of the gardens at the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada” features the best natural salads. However, there are some exceptions, such as roasted avocado, marinated bonito, or broken sushi with coconut dressing, pickled rock, or cherry tomatoes.
Ceviche tropicale with Alarique mango
Be on the lookout for spicy proposals made with Sierra Nevada sauces. As the playful letter declares, “From heaven to hell” indeed. It is true that, even though the company is part of a chain, Bheaven works a lot with local suppliers so you can try cheeses from Fontedei or Las RRR de Maracena.
Ganivet is the most remote Granada area, it’s called the Sacromonte.
A wide range of Josper meat and fish allows for a lot more versatility. This completes a menu that can be adapted to suit all tastes.
Bheaven hosts concerts featuring different music and DJ performances, as well as cultural activities. The hours can also change with the seasons. Midday is the time when hotel guests can eat simple meals by taking advantage of the pool. Afternoon is reserved for coffee and cocktails. Night is reserved for delicious dinners by the light of the Moon, a la carte. Lunches and afternoons are the norm in spring and autumn.
Alarique is a Granada gastronomic restaurant with stunning views, according to Angel Garrido, the head chef. It is located in the middle Cuesta de Gomerez. It actually consists of two terraces. One with views of the Alhambra, the Albaicin, and one from which you can see the details of our Cathedral.
Angel loves to change the season’s menu and Alarique’s current one is delicious. The prawn salad is a great option. All the options are tempting, including spicy tuna waffles and a tropical ceviche with mangoes from our coastline. The salmorejo is particularly appealing, as well as the ingenious baths of squid with its ink.
Alarique prawn salad.
You can eat at the high tables in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Alarique invites visitors to stop at the Alhambra forests on their way through Granada. Pay attention to their cocktail and liquid cuisine suggestions ahead of the hottest summer weeks. He will need to speak.
If taste and smell are the main senses at mealtimes, Granada’s terraces stimulate the eye. They offer unparalleled views that will transform summer dinners into unforgettable experiences.
