Everyone loves a good rummage at a flea market. No matter where you are in the world, few places can give you a better flavor of a city than by visiting a market - and Madrid flea markets are no different.
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The big Sunday morning market found between Tirso de Molina and La Latina metro stations. No longer the bargain hunters' delight it once was, but the Rastro is still a Madrid institution that needs to be seen.
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Near to the Retiro park and botanical gardens is this row of huts selling interesting books, many of which are out of print.
You can also find a similar permanent book stall at the Iglesia de San Gines. Don't forget to flick through your new purchase at the Chocolateria de San Gines while chomping on Chocolate con Churros.
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In Plaza Mayor every a Sunday morning.
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In the Plaza Mayor of this town to the south of Madrid. on Saturday mornings.
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On c/Mayor, in this town to the east of Madrid, again on Saturday mornings.
More: Alcala de Henares
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1. El Rastro
The big Sunday morning market found between Tirso de Molina and La Latina metro stations. No longer the bargain hunters' delight it once was, but the Rastro is still a Madrid institution that needs to be seen.
More: El Rastro
2. Cuesta de Moyano Book Market
Near to the Retiro park and botanical gardens is this row of huts selling interesting books, many of which are out of print.
You can also find a similar permanent book stall at the Iglesia de San Gines. Don't forget to flick through your new purchase at the Chocolateria de San Gines while chomping on Chocolate con Churros.
More: Retiro Park
3. Coin and Stamp Market in Madrid
In Plaza Mayor every a Sunday morning.
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4. Chinchon Market
In the Plaza Mayor of this town to the south of Madrid. on Saturday mornings.
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5. Alcala de Henares
On c/Mayor, in this town to the east of Madrid, again on Saturday mornings.
More: Alcala de Henares