SPAIN
Who visits us?
Travelers interested in discovering the genuine Spanish culture. Tablao de Carmen combines the quality of top artists with an original venue, decorated in the style of an Andalusian amphitheatre which encourages a close connection to the artists and allows you to enjoy dinner, “tapas” or drinks during the show. The venue, the atmosphere and the show take customers back in time and space.
What to do here?
Tablao de Carmen is located in the Andalusian quarter of Poble Espanyol, on Montjuïc hill, one of the most important green belts in the city, close to the best attractions (several museums, the Olympic Ring, celebrated theatres, Fair and Convention Centre and the Open Camp). Poble Espanyol, built in 1929 for the World Fair in the city, is the best example of the wealth and variety of Spanish architecture and the history and culture of the country. Close to the central Plaza de España, and a few minutes from the famous Magical Fountains of Montjuïc. Combining the visit to the Spanish Village and staying to have dinner at the Tablao de Carmen is surely the most genuine Spanish experience that one can enjoy. From the prettiest street in Spanish Village, Arcos street, the Tablao invites you to enjoy the best architecture, live Flamenco show and traditional Spanish cuisine.
Top 3 reasons to visit
- Enjoy genuine live Flamenco show
- Dinner with traditional Spanish cuisine
- Enjoy the best architecture of the Spanish village, build in 1929
Our Story
El Tablao de Carmen
With more than 30 years of experience, the Tablao de Carmen has been recognized since its beginnings as the shrine of Flamenco in Barcelona. “Tablao”: Flamenco venue, is the generic word to describe a public place where one can see Flamenco. The essence of this type of venue is always the stage, in this case generally made of a set of wood planks (or “tablas”) which provides the right sound for the boots of the dancers. The Tablao de Carmen was created as a tribute to the legendary gipsy dancer Carmen Amaya (Barcelona 1918 – Begur 1963), a close friend of the founder of the Tablao de Carmen. In 1929 she only a child when she performed for the King of Spain, Alphonse XIII, at the World Exposition during the inauguration of the Spanish Village in the same premises where the Tablao stands today.
Our Activities
From left to ritgh: “Ale” Alejandra Bedoya and Sylvain Cuny from business development and bookings area; “Javi” Javier Bolance, “Josito” José Fontana, José Carmona in charge of the restaurant; and Freddie, Melchor and Rosalía in charge of the kitchen. https://www.tablaodecarmen.com/en/tablao-de-carmen-a-year-later/