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10 Flea & Street Markets in Madrid That You Shouldn't Miss
So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
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1. Exposicion Pintores Plaza Conde Barajas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Luisaal - Community of Madrid, Spain
A walk with lots of art and without entering a museum. We enjoy seeing the exhibition and getting to know the artists, it is very nice and you can ask and order the painting you want.
2. Mercado San Miguel
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4.5 based on 15,056 reviews
High quality culinary adventures abound in this wholesale food market, now one of the most important in Europe. Besides eating on-site, you can buy wrapped and canned food, as well as bottles of wine.
Reviewed By TheMatlockTraveller - Matlock, United Kingdom
One of my favourite places in Madrid (also, one of my favourite European cities!) Just off from Plaza Mayor, this building has been upgraded from the old market hall and is now a modern and buzzing meeting place for locals and tourists alike! Full of small "stalls" that sell all kinds of food, drink and gifts/treats. Tables where you can stand and enjoy your purchases and enjoy this magnificent place. Go and spend a couple of hours there and soak up the incredible atmosphere and its such a great place for people watching. Cannot be beaten for a taste of real Spain!
3. Malasana Market
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. Mercado de Anton Martin
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4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By TrueTexasTraveler - Amarillo, United States
This is not a tourist market, rather a true market for folks living in the area. There is an amazing selection of olives, meats, fruit, vegetables, fish, olive oil and even offal like pig ears and snouts. It's a wonderful experience if you're vising Madrid and want to shop like a local, or just want to go pick out some foods you wouldn't think to get unless you stumbled upon them.
5. Mercado De La Paz
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By 555ya - Saint Louis, United States
This market is where the locals of the Salamanca district come to shop for wonderful foods, There are all sorts of meats, fish, fruits and vegetables, and cheeses that are sold here. You can also buy tapas and the like for a wonderful and tasty lunch. I believe the market has been in operation for well over 100 years. If you are in the neighborhood, then this market is a do not miss site to visit.
6. Mercado San Fernando
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Mercado Municipal de Madrid en el barrio de Lavapiés. Abastos, degustación y restauración de primera calidad. Os esperamos!!
7. El Mercadillo del Gato
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
8. Mercado de Navidad
9. Ventana de la Cebada
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
We are a space of art and design in the center of Madrid that collaborates with different artists every week. A store that changes every week of products where to look and to know. Exclusive, different and creative items reside in 6m2 with all its walls windows. A store next to the market of barley (latina) where you can find the most original and creative gift of all madrid.
10. El Rastro
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4.0 based on 1,559 reviews
Flea market lovers flock to this large open-air market every Sunday. From rock band memorabilia to second-hand goods to food stands and live music, this market has it all.
Reviewed By carenb_MA - Westford, United States
Had a great time walking thru the market, and couldn't resists a few more pairs of earrings and some pottery. There is quite a mix of items for sale, from old junk, records, books, clothing, pottery, jewelry, scarves, and tourist stuff. Some vendors take credit cards, but many do not, so have cash on hand (The ATM was a long walk away). If you are there on a Sunday, do not miss it.
