Spanish flea markets provide an opportunity to look at the everyday life and the usual life of the Spaniards from the inside. To touch not only the present, but also the past of this country. So where can you find flea markets in Spain?
Barcelona
The famous Encants Wells market is located near the Torre Akbar Tower. This market is over seven hundred years old. Its name is translated from Catalan as "the charm of antiquity." The assortment on the market is rich and varied. They trade both from the ground and on open trays. Here they sell lamps, mirrors, antique furniture, dishes, screens, books, records, telephones, gramophones and more. It is customary to bargain on a flea market, and by the end of the day, traders drop prices on purpose. Working days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Time: from nine in the morning to five in the evening.
The Central Flea Market is held near the Cathedral in the Gothic district. Merchants exhibit crystal, paintings, porcelain, gramophone records, a variety of printed materials and decorations. The prices here are pretty high. The market is open every day.
The Fira de Nautomismo market is held on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. It is a paradise for collectors and lovers of old coins and stamps, jewelry and antiques. It is noteworthy that with the official closure of the market and the onset of siesta, elderly residents come here and lay out their goods for sale.
Madrid
One of the largest flea markets in Madrid is El Rastro, a flea market that dates back to the 17th century. (by the way, "rastro" in translation from Spanish means "flea market"). The market stretches along the Ribera de Curtidores street. There is almost everything here! Ethnic jewelry, household appliances, books, paintings, clothing, animal care items and more. The market is open on Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm.
Jappenin Nuevo Rastro can be called the younger brother of the above flea. This market is open every second Saturday of the month from ten in the morning to three in the afternoon. The sales take place in the open air. Here you can find antique furniture, decor items, vintage clothing, designer items, handicrafts, a variety of fabrics and antiques. It is interesting that the bargaining is accompanied by performances by singers and musicians.
Previously, a fish market was located on the site of the Puerto de Toledo flea. Now the space is filled with long rows of clothes, where you can find the most incredible clothes. There is an opportunity to buy amazing items made of brass and ceramics. The market is large, it will take more than one day to get around it. The flea market is open from half past ten to nine in the evening from Tuesday to Saturday. On Sunday - a shortened working day, working hours: from morning to half past three in the afternoon.
The Cuestra de Moiano can become a paradise for second-hand book dealers and book lovers. It appeared in 1925. Merchants put old and modern books on the shelves. Here you can buy old editions of Shakespeare, Wilde, Goethe and more. The market is open all the time from ten in the morning until half past three.
Mercado de Motores is a completely unique flea market where you can buy furniture, accessories, vintage clothing and more. It takes place at the Museum of Railway Engineering every second Saturday and Sunday of the month from eleven in the morning. There is an indescribable atmosphere here, and children can take a ride on the mini-train. Shopping can be combined with a visit to the museum.
Mercadillo de los Hippis de Goya or Hippie Goya, as the locals say. In this market, you can buy handmade things and jewelry at unusually low prices. They trade here from Monday to Saturday from ten in the morning to eight in the evening.
There is a coin market in Madrid. This is a wonderful place for collectors and philatelists. It is located in the Puerto del Sol area on the Plaza Mayor. Opens from 9 am to 2 pm on Sundays.
Plaza Conde de Barajas is famous for its large open-air art gallery. Artists here both exhibit and sell paintings. If desired, the buyer can even place an order. The flea market is open from 10 am to 2 pm.
Tarragona
Every Sunday near the Cathedral there is a market especially for tourists. Here all the goods are neatly laid out, which makes this flea completely different from others. A person who knows Spanish will be able to bargain well and bring down the price. There are many military paraphernalia, books, postcards and souvenirs.
Reus
The Antique Flea Market in Reus is open on Saturdays. Ceramics, hardware, jewelry, souvenirs, dishes, interior accessories, and more are on the shelves of merchants. The market is located on Boulevard Passeig de Sunières and is open from nine in the morning until two in the afternoon.
Valencia
The flea market at Plaza Luis Casanova is held every Sunday. This is the only flea market in Valencia. The square is deliberately surrounded with metal rods, fencing the ranks of merchants. A special atmosphere reigns here, people come from the very morning. The assortment of goods is pleasing to the eye, and the prices are the wallet. You can buy everything: from old magazines to antique furniture.
Seville
On Feria Street, from eight in the morning until lunchtime, there is an antique flea market on Thursdays. The prices are quite high here, but the varied assortment is worth it. It sells electronics, paintings, vases, dishes, semi-precious stones, things and even diving equipment.
The Mercadillo de los Jueves flea market is an old open-air flea market. The buyer can buy here ceramics, tableware, porcelain, souvenirs, clothes, toys and much more. Quite an interesting and diverse market, open on Thursdays from seven in the morning to one in the afternoon.
The Charco de la Pava market is located very far from the city center. Nevertheless, its counters are full of a variety of goods: ethnic figures from Africa, wooden masks, clothing, accessories, magazines, old discs and more. Open every Sunday morning.
On Sundays, from eight in the morning until three in the afternoon, a magical place for philatelists, Mercadillo Filatelico, opens on the beautiful Plaza del Cabildo. However, here you can become not only the owner of rare stamps and old coins, but also buy semi-precious stones, pins, hairpins, jewelry, medals, watches and even telephone cards.
The Art Market is located near the Triana Bridge on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Here local craftsmen exhibit both paintings and what they do with their own hands. For example, ceramics and homemade soaps. Opens on Saturdays and Sundays from ten in the morning to two in the afternoon.
