It's not a problem for you to find a way to spend your money here. Just have a walk past the brand stores of Gran Vía, down trendy Calle Fuencarral with its indoor market, on to the bohemian and original shops of the chueca-quarter, a…Open the full description
It's not a problem for you to find a way to spend your money here. Just have a walk past the brand stores of Gran Vía, down trendy Calle Fuencarral with its indoor market, on to the bohemian and original shops of the chueca-quarter, and to the shopping-mekka around Puerta del Sol. If you want it more fancy, then go to the fashionable Salamanca neighbourhood for a stroll down 'The Golden Mile', lined with expensive fashion stores.
On Sunday mornings, go for the full flea market experience at the bustling 'El Rastro', where you'll find everything from souvenirs to old furniture.
Rastro Flee Market
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Have in mind is only till 3pm Sundays morning even when raining (many of the stores are covered then) and... take care with the pick pockets.
Go from Embajadores to La Latina, best area this one, where enjoy tapas/wines; by Ribera de Curtidores Street mainly.
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Atocha trainstation
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The Atocha building is beautiful seen from the outside, but the real wonder hides inside. A minor rainforest, with full-size palmtrees stretching their leafs towards the roof covering the giant hall. A spectacular contrast to all the iron and the marketstalls underneath. You will also find a small pond crowded with hundreds of turtles.
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One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid
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Languages
French, English, Spanish
Rastro de Madrid
Souvenirs
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This authentic open air market comes to live every Sunday in the most popular and picturesque area of the old town, which is a must-see in it's own right, but undoubtedly better on sunny, crowded Sundays! You will find all types of products, varying for old furniture (vintage-seekers will love) to clothes, food and unimaginable stuff!
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La Ciudad Invisible
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This is a laid back café with the right spirit. Come here for a coffee, some tapas or a cocktail, and you might meet other travellers like yourself. The card offers a range of teas and coffees and the staff is friendly and English speaking. Kick back with a travel book or use the free wifi to research your next destination in Madrid.
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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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One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid
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French, English, Spanish
Madrid al Cubo
Souvenirs
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Forget all about fridge-magnets with bulls and flamingo dancers. This place offer quality stuff and decorative art pieces, and if you have gotten to know the city you will find the hints of pride and humour in many of these funky objects.
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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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La Central de Callao
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While you might not be fluent in Spanish, this store also offers books in English and other languages. You will find everything from comics to thrillers, but the main focus is on subjects like art, photography, design and history. Besides books the shop is also loaded with funny gadgets and souvenirs.
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Palacio de Cibeles
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It's free to enter and the building is definitely worth visiting for it's interior alone. Other than the townhall, this magnificent palace also hosts the cultural hub CentroCentro, which offers galleries and events. Spend two euros and get and amazing view from the tower, and finish your visit off with a drink at the lounge-style rooftop terrace.
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Desperate Literature
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Do not miss this place if you love good old fashioned print on paper. You'll surely find something you like, as most books are in English. Write a poem on the old typewriter, play a game of chess and ask about upcoming events in the shop.
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Ocho y Medio Librería
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If you're a true movie fan you will love this place which houses both Spanish and International material. Located in a street that very few tourists make it to. Sit down for a drink and study the endless interior details.
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Palacio de Hielo
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The ice rink is open from mid-September to the end of May, and if you love skating or travel with kids, this is a great chance for some active entertainment. The arena is used for figure skating classes and curling as well as public skating, and is directly connected with the shopping-complex. Skates can be rented in the rink.
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Mercado de Motores
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To get to know the real spirit of Madrid and its locals.
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C.C. Príncipe Pío
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Is just walking distance from the Royal Palace and beautifull back gardens... there may have a drink too while waiting for your friends'shopping :)
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