El Rastro
Lonely Planet review for El Rastro
El Rastro, Europe’s largest flea market, is a Madrid institution. It’s been an open-air market for half a millennium.
The madness begins at Plaza de Cascorro and the maze of streets branching off it. Cheap clothes, luggage, antiques, old photos of Madrid, old flamenco records, faux designer purses, grungy T-shirts, household goods and electronics are the main fare, but for every 10 pieces of junk, there’s a real gem waiting to be found.
A word of warning: pickpockets love El Rastro as much as everyone else.
Traveller reviews for El Rastro (4)
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Nothing interesting
PierrotLeFou does not recommend this,
Loads of chinese made junk and hippie crap. If there is something worthy, you can find it during the rest of the week in the shops of the area, just without the crowds.
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Fantastic Market
cmbarc recommends this,
An excellent flea market, it is well worth a visit on a Sunday morning. There are food stalls where you can sample tapas, fresh fruit and vegetables and also there are loads of stalls selling second hand stuff.
Great to search out a bargain. It gets very crowded though from 11am onwards. Keep hold of your bag.
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