When you think of flea markets in Madrid, El Rastro is the first to come to mind. This huge Sunday market draws thousands of people from all over the world. However, over the past few years, specialist markets have mushroomed in the Spanish capital. They’re attractive events held regularly and meeting points for manufacturers, producers or designers. For a list of the top street markets in Madrid.
Madrid Productores
The biggest direct selling event for food producers in the Spanish capital, perfect to get the most popular Spanish food while supporting local producers in the area and making a statement for in-season ingredients.
Where: Plaza Matadero
When: One (usually last) weekend a month during the food production season
Central de Diseño Market
The greatest event for design lovers. Organised by Central de Diseño (the main design platform in Spain), it gathers representatives of a variety of sectors: creation, industry, and so on.
Where: Matadero and other hosting venues
When: Every first weekend of the month
Lost & Found Market
A market to buy, sell or exchange second-hand and vintage items: books, records, comics, clothes, tech gadgets, toys, knowledge, ideas, and more.
Where: Conde Duque
When: Dates vary
Salesas Village Festival
A street market in one of Madrid’s most beautiful and interesting districts to go shopping. Clothing and accessories, décor, art and design, food, and a host of activities.
Where: Las Salesas district, between Calle de Campoamor and Calle de Santa Teresa
When: Every first Saturday of the month
Las Ranas Market
A street market in the lovely Barrio de las Letras (Literary Quarter). Local shopkeepers bring their goods out in an unrivalled shopping, cultural, culinary and artistic event.
Where: Barrio de Las Letras
When: Every first Saturday of the month
Motor Market
A flea market on the rise at the Railway Museum. Fashion, décor, music and food in a spectacular setting.
Where: Railway Museum, Paseo de las Delicias, 61
When: Every second weekend of the month
Adelita Market
A consumer education initiative in the heart of Malasaña: Plaza del Dos de Mayo. You can sell, buy or exchange goods, as you learn about barter, recycling and reuse in today’s consumerist society.
Where: Plaza Dos de Mayo
When: Every third Saturday of the month
Ciento y Pico Market
A pop-up market in Ciento y Pico, a gallery in Malasaña, where you can find clothes by young designers and avant-garde design items.
Where: Calle de Velarde, 14
When: Several times a year
Mercadillo del Gato
One of the most popular flea markets in Madrid, where you can find clothes, accessories and design items from over 50 different exhibitors.
Where: The Westin Palace
When: One weekend a month
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