Top 10 Top 10 Markets
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1. El Rastro
Madrid’s famous flea market takes place every Sunday morning – unmissable (see El Rastro).
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2. Ferias de Artesanía
Craft fairs spring up all over the city the week before Christmas. Try Plaza Mayor or Plaza de las Comendadoras.
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3. Mercado de Sellos
Stamp and coin collectors meet Sunday mornings under the arches of Plaza Mayor.
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4. Mercado de la Cebada
This food market’s origins date back to the 16th century.
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5. Mercado de las Maravillas
Fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cured ham and cheese.
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6. Mercado de Chamartín
Fish and gourmet products.
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7. Mercado de San Miguel
Cakes, fruit, vegetables, fish and meats, just outside Plaza Mayor.
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8. Mercado de la Paz
The main attraction of this small market is the cheese stalls.
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9. Mercado de San Antón
Flowers, food and wine.
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10. Mercado del Libro
Old, new and second hand books.
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