Flamenco, according to Federico Garcia Lorca, is "the first tear, the first kiss" in a poetic description. Andalucia is unquestionably the place where flamenco got its start. Even though Seville claims to be the birthplace of flamenco, the city of Granada has developed its own rousing blend of the art form, which is known as Granadina. Flamenco is best experienced in caves deep in the Sacromonte driving directions hills or in the labyrinth of streets in Albaicin, where it combines ornate guitar playing with gentle but passionate bursts of spontaneous dance. Pea la Plateria (Plaza Toqueros, 7, Albaicn) is a more formal setting where you will find the flamenco cognoscenti (famous flamenco performers). Zambra Maria la Canastera (Camino del Sacromonte, 89) is the best place to go for an authentic "flamenco-in-a-cave" experience in Madrid.