The
traditional market is still very much a part
of the Spanish way of life. There are many
small markets distributed about the city,
so you should never find yourself too far
from one. For those interested in food culture,
or the more traditional Spanish way of life,
a visit to any of these markets is a must.
They provide a huge array of excellent quality
vegetables, fruit, meat, fish etc.
If you plan to shop in the market it's worth
knowing a few of the rules to follow at the
stalls. When there are more than a few people
at waiting to be served, even if there doesn't
appear to be a queue, the locals know exactly
when its their turn. If in doubt, you should
ask who was the last person to arrive (know
as el último). After that,
you are el último until when
the next person arrives and asks. Locals can
get very indignant when this order is not
followed. If you plan to shop regularly in
the markets, its worth choosing your stalls
and sticking to them, even if the prices are
a little cheaper next door. You will get better
service and better quality produce from a
merchant who knows you.
Antón
Martín
Santa Isabel 5
Metro:
Antón Martín
Zone
: Lavapiés
Map: D12 |
Small
but there are some interesting shops inside. |
La
Cebada
Plaza de la Cebada 15
Metro:
La Latina
Zone : Latina
Map: D12 |
Colse
to the Rastro.
|
Chamartín
Bolivia 9
Metro:
Colombia
Zone : Chamartín
|
One
of the largest ones.
|
La
Paz
Ayala 28
Metro:
Velázquez
Zone : Salamanca
Map: O99 |
Excellent
qualllity, gourmet products.
|
Los
Mostenses
Plaza de los Mostenses
Metro:
Pza. España Noviciado
Zone
: Gran Vía
Map: D12 |
The
most international. Chinese and Latin
Americanm products.
|
Maravillas
Bravo Murillo 122
Metro:
Alvarado / Cuatro Caminos
Zone
: Cuatro
Caminos |
The
biggest and the best prices.
|
San
Miguel
Plaza de San Miguel,
( next to Plaza. Mayor)
Metro:
Sol / Latina
Zone : Sol
Map: D12 |
 From
the XIX century. Small.
photo: Mercado
de San Miguel
|
