El Rastro Market

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  • Address
    Calle Ribera de los Curtidores, Lavapiés, 28005
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  • Transport
    underground rail: La Latina
  • Sun 08:00 - 13:00

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Lonely Planet review

The crowded Sunday flea market was, back in the 17th and 18th centuries, largely dedicated to a meat market (the word rastro, which means stain , referred to the trail of blood left behind by animals dragged down the hill). On Sunday mornings, this is the place to be, with all of Madrid in all its diversity here in search of a bargain.

Shoppers beware: the market is crawling with would-be pickpockets, so keep a tight hold on your belongings and don't keep valuables in easy-to-reach pockets.