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| Spanish food : Food markets
Antón Martín
If you plan to shop in the market it's worth knowing a few of the rules to follow at the stalls. When there are more than a few people at waiting to be served, even if there doesn't appear to be a queue, the locals know exactly when its their turn. If in doubt, you should ask who was the last person to arrive (know as 'el último'). After that, you are 'el último' until when the next person arrives and asks. Locals can get very indignant when this order is not followed. If you plan to shop regularly in the markets, its worth choosing your stalls and sticking to them, even if the prices are a little cheaper next door. You will get better service and better quality produce from a merchant who knows you. |
| Antón Martín Santa Isabel, 5 Tel: 91 369 06 20 Metro: Antón Martín Zone : Lavapiés Map: D12 | Small but there are some interesting shops inside. | |
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| La Cebada Pza. de la Cebada, 15 Tel: 91 365 91 76 Metro: La Latina Zone : Latina Map: D12 | Near The Rastro. | |
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| Chamartín Bolivia, 9 Tel: 91 457 49 48 Metro: Colombia Zone : Chamartín | One of the biggest. | |
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| La Paz Ayala, 28 Tel: 91 431 77 25 28001 Madrid Metro: Velázquez Zone : Salamanca Map: O99 | Excellent qualllity, gourmet products. | |
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| Los Mostenses Pza. de los Mostenses Metro: Pza. España / Noviciado Zone : Gran Vía Map: D12 | The most international. Chinesse and mexican products. | |
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| Maravillas Bravo Murillo, 122 Tel: 91 534 84 29 Metro: Alvarado / Cuatro Caminos Zone : Cuatro Caminos | The biggest and the best prices. | |
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| San Miguel Pza. San Miguel, (junto a Pza. Mayor) Tel: 91 556 23 00 Metro: Sol / Latina Zone : Sol Map: D12 | From the XIX century. Small. | |
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The traditional market is still very much apart of the spanish way of life. There are many small markets distributed about the city, so you should never find yourself too far from one. For those interested in food culture, or the more traditional spanish way of life, a visit to any of these markets is a must, they provide is a huge array of excellent quality vegetables, fruit, meat, fish etc. 