This street market with more than 400 years of history is held in Madrid every Sunday and on holidays in the historic district of La Latina, not far from the old 'Morería', or Muslim neighborhood of the city. In its nearly 1,000 stalls you will find handicraft products, clothing, furniture, second-hand objects, books, antiques, paintings, hundreds of curious objects and a lively atmosphere. On market days, this area brings together thousands of people.
Info & Location
City/Province: Madrid
Address: Plaza de Cascorro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Where: Along the Ribera de Curtidores street and adjacent streets.
When: Every Sunday and holidays, from 09:00h to 15:00h.
How to get there: By bus: Lines 2, 17, 18, 23, 31, 35, 41, 50, 60, 65, 148, C1, C2, C3, M1, SE712 and N26.
By metro: Embajadores (L3, L5), La Latina (Line 5), Puerta de Toledo (L5).
By commuter train: Embajadores (C3).
Our tip: Be very careful with your bag, purse and valuables. El Rastro concentrates thousands of people, so it is a favorite place for thieves and pickpockets on the lookout for tourists and distracted walkers.
Type of shop:
- Artisans and traditional
- Shopping area
