- Address: Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores, 21 28005 Madrid, España
- Opening hours: 9.00-15.00 - on Sundays and holidays
Most tourists have two states: you want to see something and want to buy something. And if one overlaps another, then there's a direct road to el Rastro - a flea market in Madrid.
The market of El Rastro in Madrid (El Rastro de Madrid)
It is rumored that El Rastro began his story 3-4 centuries ago in the same place. Of course, the streets, pavements, sellers - everything has changed during this time, but the spirit, the holiday, the excitement always await new viewers and buyers. Since the very morning of Sunday, crowds of sellers have been pulling onto the "flea", the number of tents by about nine o'clock in the morning reaches about 3.5-4 thousand. If you do not know what to bring from Spain , we suggest you take a walk along the market, where everyone can choose a souvenir to their liking, both among new things and used ones, or even find handmade goods.
The market of El Rastro is simply littered with retro trinkets, spare parts, jewelry, books, crafts of various colors, dishes, furniture, ceramics, paintings, laces, etc. On the streets of the quarter are many small and large antique shops and shops, where in a more cozy and safe the atmosphere you can consider to choose as a rule is really something standing out of antiquities both for 2-3 euros and for 1000 euros and more.
The market of El Rastro, though spreading in the neighborhoods, but surprisingly, is clearly divided into topics:
- street artists, where you can buy paintings of fans, copies of world masterpieces, paints, brushes, easels, etc .;
- quarter of book lovers: rare books, ancient pages, maps;
- The Cinema Street invites a rich selection of cinematograph products and accompanying paraphernalia;
- Pets, birds and everything connected with this;
- postcards, stamps, magazines;
- clothing, jewelry, costumes, handicrafts.
How to get to the market?
Known throughout Europe, the market is in the heart of Madrid and spans several blocks within the Ribera de Curtidores street.
Getting to the market is easier on foot from the first-line station Tirso de Molina, this is the most convenient route, you go down the hill along the central street of the Plaza del Cascorro market. There are also other ways:
- The fifth subway line stops La Latina and Puerta de Toledo.
- City buses No. 3, 17, 18, 23, 41, 60, 148.
Market Rastro works only on Sundays and holidays, approximately from 9:00 - 15:00. If you are in Madrid for the first time, try to get to the market not later than 10 hours, in time to get used to the colorful Spanish atmosphere and understand the nuances of the local flea market.
Afterword
As in any spontaneous place, in the flea market in Madrid tradesmen pickpockets. Do not be surprised if their goal is not your wallet, but your purchase. Be careful and do not yawn.
And do not forget to bargain each time, it's the same market!
Interesting Facts:
The flea market Rastro has a small copy - Jappenin Nuevo Rastro. It is open once a month on the second Saturday. In addition, this is not the only market in Madrid. Also you can visit the market of San Miguel . And lovers of brands and discounts will certainly be happy to visit one of the outlets .
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