Mercado de Antón Martín
Of the various traditional markets in Madrid, our favourite is the Mercado de la Cebada. Another one which also enjoys a high popularity from gourmets and those who value quality over comfort is the Mercado de Anton Martin in the Barrio de Lavapiès.
A nice feature is the neighborhood, with a lot of market spots in the streets already and much life, the Ciné Doré or a Flamenco school which provides a great background to your shopping. The market itself gives us an overall slightly less good impression than la Cebada, although this is possibly affective only. They have nice stands which we would like to visit, such as la Mar de Algas, but they turn out to be close any time we show up.
Plaza de Antón Martín, with its monument to the Matanza de Atocha de 1977 and the Iglesia de El Salvador y San Nicolás.
The cheese spot. Sadly, even if there is decent cheese in Spain, we know no outstanding place where to get it.
This stand also offered Jamon as well. Prices go from 15.90 till 79€ per kg.
The butcher with Spanish specialties (such as the Cochonillo).
More "delicatessen".
Great service and people, but with products of unequal quality.
A butcher at work and his client.
An impressive 2.8kg pulpo which we ate at this occasion.
We didn't order these, though.
