{"id":1680,"date":"2022-09-05T10:11:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T10:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escuela-hablamos.com\/?p=1680"},"modified":"2022-09-05T10:12:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T10:12:38","slug":"in-the-market-for-a-good-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escuela-hablamos.com\/ko\/in-the-market-for-a-good-market\/","title":{"rendered":"In the market for a good market!"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the famous flea market \u201cthe Rastro\u201d to the foody paradise of Mercado San Miguel, Madrid offers a multitude of options and experiences to cater to all tastes and needs<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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Madrid is a big modern capital and therefore is full of all the things you would expect in any metropolis. Supermarkets and shopping centres are everywhere often a stone\u2019s throw from one another, catering for everything you might possibly want. But, what do you do if you want a more authentic<\/i> experience in Madrid? Simple! You go and explore the many markets strewn across the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Mercado de San Miguel<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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If you\u2019re looking for somewhere to get a quick lunch or a bit of high-end shopping San Miguel<\/i> has what you are looking for. It isn\u2019t the most budget friendly option in Madrid but you won\u2019t be sorry you tried it. Not only does it offer fresh produce and restaurant quality food but it also has a selection of mini wineries and places for a quick drink. It can get pretty busy in the middle of the day and at peak eating hours as you\u2019d expect, so my recommendation would be to get there earlier in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the crowds. These crowds are almost guaranteed due to the location in the heart of Madrid. It\u2019s very close to the Plaza Mayor and Sol, so great even just to take a look and do some window-shopping and soak in the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Mercado de San Ant\u00f3n<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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If the more historical and traditional San Miguel<\/i> doesn\u2019t sound like your cup of tea, why not visit the Mercado San Ant\u00f3n<\/i> in one of Madrid\u2019s most distinctive and exciting neighbourhoods \u2013 Chueca. The market itself is a great experience. It is divided into three different floors. On the ground floor, you have a traditional market selling the freshest and tastiest products for cooking at home. Go up a level and you\u2019ll be greeted with a foodies\u2019 paradise of mini restaurants and quick takeaway dishes. It has a great international selection so there is something there for all tastes. Finally, if you are after somewhere to sit down and enjoy a drink at sunset with some friends, the rooftop bar is the place for you. Don\u2019t leave it too late as this hotspot is popular with tourists and locals alike and space isn\u2019t easy to come by.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Mercado de San Fernando<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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Nestled in the heart of Lavapies, Madrid\u2019s most multicultural neighbourhood, is the San Fernando<\/i> market. It has a little bit of everything from foreign food and fresh produce and even a few bookshops.<\/p>\n<\/div>

El Rastro<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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If you are less interested in food and more interested in curiosities and bits and bobs, why not visit the Rastro on a Sunday morning in La Latina. El Rastro<\/i> is famous across Spain for being the largest open air street market and has no end of interesting things to find from fossils to coins and of course its famous antiques. It is a great way to spend a Sunday morning in Madrid, idling away the morning looking to buy all manner of things you never even knew about or really needed! Ha ha!<\/p>\n<\/div>

Mercado de Motores<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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If flea markets are your cup of tea, Madrid also plays host to the Mercado de Motores<\/i> which takes place on the second weekend of every month. Though the Rastro is a great open air market, the Motores is located in Delicias (<\/i>very close to the metro or the train station \u2013 Renfe cercan\u00edas)<\/i>) in a beautiful old train station. It\u2019s worth checking out just to see the place and the stalls which are set out in vintage train carriages. All aboard for a market?!<\/p>\n<\/div>

Useful Vocabulary<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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Un puesto<\/i><\/b>
\n(A stall)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Buscando una ganga<\/i><\/b>
\n(Looking for a bargain)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Comprando recuerdos de Espa\u00f1a<\/i><\/b>
\n(Buying souvenirs)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Tapear en los bares de alrededor<\/i><\/b>
\n(Having tapas in the surrounding bars)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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C\u00f3mo regatear<\/i><\/b>
\n(How to haggle)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u00bfPuedo pagar en efectivo o con tarjeta?<\/i><\/b>
\n(Can I pay by cash or card?)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cuidado con los carteristas<\/i><\/b>
\n(Beware of the pickpockets)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Buscar un regalo original<\/i><\/b>
\n(Looking for an original present)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u00bfQui\u00e9n da la vez?<\/i><\/b>
\n(Who\u2019s the last in the queue?)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u00bfTienen m\u00e1s tallas?<\/i><\/b>
\n(Do you have more sizes?)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hablamos<\/mark> – full-on Spanish! \u263a<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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