Madrid has tons of Christmas markets and one of the best ones is Nomada Market, which is taking place on the top floor of Charmartín train station from Nov 11-13. More than 80,000 people have visited the market over its last 10 years of success! Entrance is just €1 (free for children)
Adelita Market is a monthly flea market that usually takes place at a cultural center in Malasaña called Espiritu 23 (named after its address, c/ Espiritu Santo 23). Although this time it will be held outside in Plaza de Dos del Mayo.
The market mostly offers clothes, jewellery and accessories, although I’ve landed on other treasures too. It’s a great Saturday plan, as it’s free and in Malasaña, meaning you can grab a beer at any nearby cafe or bar right after your browsing session.
I particularly love this flea market as I always find great items and even got my own stand there once (here’s a full article on Adelita Market).
Beerlingual is a free, international pub quiz held every Thursday night from 9pm-11pm at Cervecería La Espuma in La Latina (c/ Arganzuela, 1). This fun event brings locals and visitors from around the world together to meet new people, make friends, practice languages, win prizes and have a good time.
The event is run by the “Quiz Master” who asks questions in both English and Spanish, covering popular culture, tourism, music, cinema, and an array of other topics. The winners will be awarded prizes!
You’ll also find great offers on beer, drinks and cocktails. The game then continues online at www.Facebook.com/
Every Thursday, you have a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy some of the best Italian food that Madrid has to offer. And if you don’t believe me, then just ask the Italians at the restaurant!
The Italian café in Malsaña, Aio, organizes Thursday ‘aperaios’ — 5€ all-you-can-eat Italian buffet serving delicious pasta, rice, crostini, and more. It’s simply a Sardinian paradise!
You’ve made it half-way through the week, what better way to celebrate than with a few tacos and beers? Every Wednesday from 7pm-11pm, La Venganza de Malinche offers a variety of small tacos and Coronitas for only 1€ at their multiple locations in Madrid.
Plaza de San Martin, 2
Calle de los Jardines, 5
Plaza Duque de Osuna, 5
Calle Leganes, 5
The tacos are small, so you have an excuse to try one of each, and without hurting your wallet. You’ll find a little something for everyone: chicken tinga, vegetarian, cochinita, and mole, among others. The tacos are served on warm flour tortillas with accompanying salsas to use at your discretion. The supplementary salsas are not for the faint-of heart, and will certainly spice up your taco, so proceed with caution!
The dining area features funky, unpretentious décor, and service is quick and friendly. This, combined with the 1€ price tag, will make it hard to avoid becoming a Wednesday night regular at La Venganza de Malinche!
by Meredith Parmalee
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Don’t you just love how many markets Madrid has? We do! Mercado Central de Diseño is hosting a special edition of its design market on June 5, 6 and 7 at Palacio de Gaviria (yes, a former palace indeed) not far from Sol. Here you’ll find the finest in Spanish design, concerts and of course, great food. Entrance costs 2€ plus a drink.
Madrid’s liveliest central neighborhood–Chueca–is holding a new festival to showcase creative talent in art, design and gastronomy. The event is called Chueca 108 and set to happen every month. So have a look at their full program!
Also check out our article about: La Buena Cerveza, one of the festival’s participants.
Madrid’s most popular blog — Madrid Diferente — is holding its second pop-up market from February 13th – 15th. It’ll be a special Valentines’ Day edition, where you’ll find a myriad of stands on calle San Vicente Ferrer, 33 in Malasaña all weekend long.
If you want to reserve a stand, contact market@madriddiferente.com.
One of Madrid’s best farmers’ markets — Mercado de Productores — is held once a month at El Matadero, a cultural hub that was a former slaughterhouse. This weekend you can check out the stands selling local products from around the city and also join in on the market’s tapas fair, where tapas made with fresh produce will cost you 1.50€ and you can also vote for your favorite.
When: Saturday, Jan. 31st — 11-7pm Sunday, Feb. 1st 11-5pmFitur is an International Tourism Fair that is hosted in Madrid every year. At this fair, regions across the globe come to show off the wonderful things they have to offer. As a visitor, you will travel around the world, tasting different food and drinks without leaving the Spanish capital.
If possible, we advise you to register beforehand or go during the week. To do so, check out this link
Schedule
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