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 Housed in a pretty building |
Calle De Bravo Murillo 122 Madrid, Madrid 28020 Spain +34 91 534 8429 |
This popular fresh produce market houses a famous sculpture by Luis Muguruza who was also responsible for designing the Nuevos Ministerios building. The fresh food stalls are on the top floor, along with a bank, florist, cafe, textile store, optician, pharmacy, jeweller's, travel agent and more. The bottom floor has customer parking (the first hour free). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Variety and quality |
Ibiza, 8 Madrid 28009 Spain +34 91 5748527 |
Recently cut vegetables, fish and fresh shellfish, aromatic fruits, various meats—always of good quality, eggs and, finally, everything you need for an exquisite meal, or least, to have a loaded refrigerator is found here. Of course, this is not one of the prettiest municipal markets of the city, but that is compensated by the quality of the wares on sale. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All kinds of food |
Vallehermoso, 36 Madrid 28015 Spain +34 91 4475467 |
This two-story market is located in a nice quiet street of the capital; the ground floor is a big square in which all the shops are located and the second floor hosts offices. Visitors of Mercado Municipal de Vallehermoso will be able to find all kinds of food products: from fresh fruits and vegetables to quality fish, seafood, legumes, meat and embutido (cured meat). Surprisingly, it also contains a popular wholesale food market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Much transformed |
Ronda de Toledo 1 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain |
It's now a modern shopping centre, built in 1983 to replace the old 19th-century fish market. It's a great place for craft, antique and design shops. It also serves as a great excuse to get to know the area around Calle Toledo, Lavapiés district, Calle Bailén and Cebada Market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a neighbourhood market |
C/ Bolivia, 9 Madrid, Madrid 28016 Spain +34 (0)91 457 5350 http://www.mercadodechamartin.... |
This is one of Madrid's best and most exclusive markets. It has been open for over 40 years selling quality fresh produce to the neighbourhood on both of its two floors. You'll find stalls bursting with the best available fish and seafood, meat, fruit and fresh vegetables that all arrive on a daily basis to ensure freshness. There are also two cafes in which you can take a break from shopping. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Market for youth fashion |
Fuencarral, 45 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 521 5985 / +34 91 521 3040 http://www.mdf.es/ |
A mix between an ordinary urban shopping centre and a flea market, this place opened in 1998 to fill a gap in the market - for youth fashion. All those teenagers with a passion for shopping couldn't find find what they wanted in conventional stores, but they can here, amongst all the stalls selling bags, belts, clothes, jewellery, music, furniture. The essential accessories are available as well - piercing, tattoes, hairstyles and Internet access. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coin and stamp collectors' paradise |
Plaza Mayor Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 540 4010 |
Taking a trip to the Coin and Stamp Collector's Market in Plaza Mayor is a perfect excuse to get to know the area and visit the sites around the plaza. On Sunday mornings, the square is lined with stalls selling coins and stamps for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This square was once a venue for bullfights as well as trials and executions during the Inquisition and now hosts concerts in summer and a Christmas Market in December. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the heart of Madrid |
Plaza de San Miguel Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain |
This attractive fresh produce market is located in the centre of Madrid, between Puerta del Sol and Plaza de la Villa, not far from Plaza Mayor. The glass-front allows onlookers to see the fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, cold meats, seafood and other delicacies on sale. Its green-painted metallic structure is quite an architectural feature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In a busy square |
Plaza de la Cebada, 15 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain |
You'll find a fine display of fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and quality meats and lots more in this authentic Spanish market, whose origins date back to 1877. It's located in one of the city's best-known squares that has recently become a popular nightlife zone. Traders first gathered here in the open air during the 19th century, but the current two-storey building wasn't put up until 1962. Its design won the National Architecture Prize for that year. There's free customer parking if you show a shopping receipt and four cafes to relax in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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With two restaurants |
Calle De Ayala 28 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 435 0743 http://www.cclapaz.com |
You'll find this market hidden away in one of the city's most exclusive neighbourhoods. It offers gourmets, a great selection of quality products and has two restaurants that charge reasonable prices. It was built in the 19th century by Eiffel himself, but it didn't become a market until 1943. There's a car-park for customers (first hour free), and you can even do your shopping from their web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Madrid's largest and most popular flea-market |
Plaza de Cascorro (Plaza de Cascorro) Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 588 2900 (tourist office) |
The capital's best-known street market fills up with people to the saturation point after noon, so if you want to wander around all the fascinating stalls in peace, you should arrive by 10a. You can stop for a drink or a bite to eat in neighboring cafes and then head for the Plaza de Cascorro, featuring the statue of Eloy Gonzalo, a Spanish soldier who challenged the Cubans in their war of independence with just a tin of petrol. Everything from clothes, furniture to house wares can be bought at this all encompassing market. No admission fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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