The workshop of master guitar-maker Daniel Gil de Avalle is a paradise for aficionados, with a range of exquisite handmade flamenco and classical guitars, as well as castanets and sheet music. It also offers guitar lessons (from €30).
Gil de Avalle
Granada
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Nearby Granada attractions
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