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  • 1. El Rastro

    Madrid’s famous flea market takes place every Sunday morning – unmissable (see El Rastro).

  • 2. Ferias de Artesanía

    Craft fairs spring up all over the city the week before Christmas. Try Plaza Mayor or Plaza de las Comendadoras.

  • 3. Mercado de Sellos

    Stamp and coin collectors meet Sunday mornings under the arches of Plaza Mayor.

  • 4. Mercado de la Cebada

    This food market’s origins date back to the 16th century.

  • 5. Mercado de las Maravillas

    Fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cured ham and cheese.

  • 6. Mercado de Chamartín

    Fish and gourmet products.

  • 7. Mercado de San Miguel

    Cakes, fruit, vegetables, fish and meats, just outside Plaza Mayor.

  • 8. Mercado de la Paz

    The main attraction of this small market is the cheese stalls.

  • 9. Mercado de San Antón

    Flowers, food and wine.

  • 10. Mercado del Libro

    Old, new and second hand books.

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