Top 10 Shops
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1. La Metralleta
This large store specializes in second-hand records. Every taste and period is catered for and the staff are both helpful and knowledgeable.
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2. Cántaro
A treasure trove for admirers of pottery and an excellent place to shop for gifts. Products from all over Spain at very reasonable prices.
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3. Antigua Casa Talavera
If you’ve been bowled over by the 18th-century Talavera ceramics in the Palacio Real, you’ll find that the modern descendants of these craftsmen have not lost their touch. This outlet offers a wide range of hand-painted jugs, plates, mugs and more.
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4. Manuel González Contreras
Good guitars don’t come cheap and there’s usually a long waiting list for a handmade instrument. This workshop may already have what you are looking for (see Manuel González Contreras).
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5. El Flamenco Vive
This family business specializes in all things Flamenco, from beautiful dresses to guitars, CDs, music and videos (see El Flamenco Vive).
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6. El Obrador del Café de Oriente
If you’re planning a picnic in the Sabatini Gardens or further afield, the delicatessen of the Café del Oriente has everything you need, from fresh bread and filled rolls to cheeses, cooked meats and cakes.
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7. 8 y Medio
These two shops on the same street (one in the basement of a cinema) are a treasure house for film buffs, with books, posters, postcards and more.
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8. El Palacio de los Quesos
The “Palace of Cheeses” is a tiny emporium specializing in wines as well as Spanish and imported cheeses.
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9. El Riojano
Founded in 1855, this attractive old-style pastelería caters for the Spanish royal family, no less. Shop here for seasonal Madrid specialities such as tocino de cielo (see Top 10 Celebratory Cakes).
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10. Toni Martín
Fans of country music, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll take note. This excellent outlet has a great selection of CDs and vinyl, new and second-hand.
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