In Vanrays we advise you the best markets in Madrid, if you live in or plan to visit the city:
Mercado de San Miguel: Start your route at this iconic market located in the heart of Madrid, near Plaza Mayor. Here you will find a wide variety of gourmet products, from cheeses and sausages to fresh seafood and elaborate tapas. It's a perfect place to enjoy a unique gastronomic experience while sampling some local delicacies.
This is one of the best known markets in Madrid, located in the heart of the city, near the Plaza Mayor. Among its counters there is a large selection of fresh seafood and fish. It is the ideal place to reveal the gastronomic richness of Madrid thanks to its different stalls with both prepared food and fresh products. You can get and taste both a wide variety of gourmet foods as well as traditional snacks to eat.
Mercado de San Antón: The Mercado de San Antón is located in the "barrio" of Chueca, just a few minutes walk from our apartments. The San Antón market has three floors where you can find everything: cafes and pastry shops, a sushi restaurant, traditional food... And, of course, lots of tapas. On the first floor, you will find stalls selling fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables and meats. On the upper floors, there is a wide selection of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy tapas and traditional Spanish dishes with fresh market ingredients.
The San Anton Market is located in the "barrio" of Chueca, just a few minutes walk from our apartments.
Mercado de la Cebada: Located in the La Latina neighborhood, this market is popular with locals for its lively atmosphere and variety of fresh produce. Here you can find everything from fruit and vegetable stalls to butchers and fishmongers. In addition, on weekends they usually organize cultural events and activities for the whole family. Visit the market.
Vallehermoso Market: Continue your route to the Chamberí neighborhood to visit this renovated market that combines the traditional with the modern. Here you will find a wide selection of fresh produce, as well as bars and restaurants where you can taste dishes from different parts of the world.
Mercado de la Paz: End your tour at this charming market located in the exclusive Salamanca neighborhood. Built in the early 20th century, this market boasts impressive architecture and a selection of high quality gourmet products. It is a perfect place to buy gourmet products or enjoy a meal in one of its restaurants.
La Cebada Market
Its creation is due to an increase in the population of Madrid by the end of the eighteenth century, with its characteristic colorful facade. It is one of the largest markets in the city with stores selling different top quality products.
The best thing about this market is the children's area it offers; the Cebada Kids, where they teach different events regarding healthy eating, fresh and quality products, but in a fun and attractive way, able to get children between 4 and 11 years old interested.
And continuing in the order of healthy food, to complete your experience at Mercado La Cebada, you can choose to have lunch or dinner with a salad or a tasty steak. For this, the best place is SteakBurguer, located at C. del Arenal, 26, 28013 just 15 minutes walk from the market.
Barceló Madrid Market
With a renovation of the building both inside and out in 2014, the Barceló market undoubtedly maintains its traditional essence, with food stalls, barbershops, different food outlets and even a children's entertainment area, ideal for a different afternoon for the youngest members of the family.
The Barceló market offers exquisite food and gastronomy, both for tourists and for the residents of Madrid. It is a place you should visit to go shopping, you can also try different dishes, snacks and tapas in the stores.
If you wish to complete your gastronomic experience with a visit to an exquisite restaurant, in addition to the different foods that you can taste in the Barceló market, there are some restaurants nearby that stand out for their good services, among them Santita, where you can enjoy tacos with the best Mexican seasoning.
Best of all, it is only a 5 minute walk down C. de la Beneficencia.
