Visiting the buzzing foodmarkets of Madrid is one of the best ways to experience the world famous tapas culture, and the Spanish culture in general. From the modern New Yorker style street markets, to the classic and historic ones …Open the full description
Visiting the buzzing foodmarkets of Madrid is one of the best ways to experience the world famous tapas culture, and the Spanish culture in general.
From the modern New Yorker style street markets, to the classic and historic ones hindden around the neighbourhoods. Even without eating anything each market is a unique experience, but we bet you can't avoid digging in...
Mercado de San Miguel
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Alright, it can get quite packed with tourists and locals, but this vibrant market, which first opened in 1916, combines the beauty of it's iron structure and the trendiness of it's gastronomy and shops at the heart of the old town. Try new dishes, unexpected tapas, delicious regional wines and tasty sweets!
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Mercado San Anton
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Madrileños and people from all over Spain share their businesses and everyday stuff in this place. You can observe how they disconnect from everyday routine, chat with each other and enjoy beer and tapas. People here are open, if you ask for something, they will help you, and maybe you'll even make new friends to share a drink with.
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Gourmet Experience Gran Via
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Located on the top floor of the shopping-giant El Corte Inglés, this place is sure to surprise you the first time you arrive. While the shelves are packed with boxes, tins and glasses of heavenly treats, the restaurant area offers everything from tapas, to pizza, seafood and icecream. Take your pick and take in the view of Gran Via and Callao.
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Mercado de San Ildefonso
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On the second floor you will found yourself surrounded by tempting foodstalls, offering everything from freshbaked crêpes to seafood and classic Spanish tapas. Enjoy your chosen treats in the middle of this cool and cozy marketbuilding, or visit the bar upstairs for a perfect overview.
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Mercado de la Paz
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As this is not right in downtown, you'll find very few tourists here and a more local experience. It's mainly based on food for home-cooking, but ready made tapas can be found as well. Enjoy a walk around the many colourful stalls in this cozy market, that also includes non-food stalls. Note that the market is closed on Sundays.
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San Antón Market
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Tourists usually visit the San Miguel market, its touristy and overpriced counterpart. By contrast, the San Antón market offers more affordable produce and hosts plenty of tapas bars and vinotecas where you can sample Spanish goodness amongst the locals.
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