El Rastro

Go shopping at a flea market – located just south of La Latina metro station, El Rastro is Spain’s largest flea market. Held every Sunday and on public holiday, El Rastro is popular amongst locals as well as tourists. Around 3500 stalls cover the area leading to Plaza de Cascorro every Sunday morning. You can find almost everything in the market. Started as an antiques market, El Rastro has transformed itself into a value shopping destination. Every Sunday hordes of locals pace the lanes looking for bargains on cheap clothes, jewellery, handbags, electronics, decorative items, and other nic nacs. You can also find some vintage pieces like old flamenco records, old photos of Madrid, paintings, and drawings in the maze. If you are hunting for treasures, arrive early by around 9 am. But if you are looking for a touristy experience, it is advisable to arrive later than 11am when the market is buzzing. Wander around the side streets and marvel this Madrid Institution. Quench your afternoon thirst with beers at one of the bars in La Latina after an invigorating experience. As a tradition, the crowd moves to neighbouring streets for mid day tapas.