Worth a DetourSight · MarketFreeEveningRainy Day

Mercado de San Miguel

An iron-and-glass market hall of 1916 by the Plaza Mayor, turned into a hall of tapas and wine counters.

Photo: Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Every day, late into the evening
Price
Free to enter
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
Plaza de San Miguel, 28005 MadridDirections
Getting There
Sol station, then a 5-minute walk.

Why Go

Stalls serve oysters, ham, croquetas, cheese and vermouth under its glass roof. It's busy and pricier than local bars, but a lively introduction to Spanish food.

The tapas bars of La Latina are a short walk away.

Nearby in Madrid

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