Madrilenian gastronomic markets

A large avant-garde complex that is the largest European gastronomic leisure space. In its 6.000 square meters, it offers not only avant-garde cuisine, but also a great variety of shows to entertain the public - music, cinema, performing arts, magic, cabaret, micro-theater-, and participatory activities such as workshops or tastings on stage . An ideal place both to have a few aperitifs and to do afterwork. Let it surprise you! More information in http://plateamadrid.com/ Temporarily closed until further notice.

From farmers' market to a leading market selling delicatessen products, San Antón in Chueca has become a meeting point in the central neighbourhood of Chueca. It combines top quality food, difficult to find in other places in Madrid, with a tapas area and a terrace to enjoy the sunshine, moon and views of the city at any time of year. Gastronomy, leisure and culture in an urban cosmopolitan area. Further information at http://www.mercadosananton.com/

On Calle Embajadores, beside the Tabacalera, San Fernando has made a come-back with a focus on modernity and quality. Alongside the traditional grocery stalls are other innovative businesses, such as a stall that sells books by the weight, handcrafted jewellers and a Japanese multipurpose area where you can try real Japanese food, buy a book or take part in an interactive or cultural activity such as 'market cuisine'. Further information at http://www.mercadodesanfernando.es/

This food market was set up on Calle Fuencarral as a street food market, with the urban spirit of the street markets in London or New York with parties, food tastings and charity events. In its specialised high-quality stands, you can find both products and creations by chefs who specialise in the products they offer, and state-of-the-art tapas. Bars, terraces and a great atmosphere. Further information at http://www.mercadodesanildefonso.com/

Located in the most traditional center of Madrid next to the Plaza Mayor, the San Miguel market defines itself as 'the temple of fresh products where the protagonist is not the chef, but the genre'. A historic iron architecture building declared of cultural interest, ideal place until late at night to have an aperitif, vermouth, tapas, taste products, etc. A benchmark for Madrid tourism. More information in http://www.mercadodesanmiguel.es/  

In the golden mile of Madrid, in the heart of the Salamanca district and for more than a century, the La Paz market, with its impeccable stalls and a welcoming atmosphere, offers its clientele a wide range of exquisite and varied products offer of gourmet products of the best quality. Delicatessen tastings, activities, art exhibitions, shows, solidarity campaigns, promotions ... see you at the market? More information in http://www.mercadodelapaz.com/

This traditional market is named after the Plaza de Antón Martín where you can buy all sorts of fresh produce and where there are plenty of stalls to sit down and try some Spanish or international food -Greek, Mexican, Japanese, etc.-, or take it away with you. It has the country's only café where you can try 150 types of cereals. The third floor is also home to the prestigious Flamenco and Spanish dance school, Amor de Dios. Further information at http://www.mercadoantonmartin.com/

Located on Calle Alonso Cano, 10, it was the last to jump on the bandwagon of gastronomic trends, transforming the market's central area into a meeting point and place to try Spanish and international food. Its stalls are abundant with fish and seafood from the Atlantic, as well as Peruvian and Mexican delights. Its name is a tribute to the 'chulapos' (natives of certain Madrid neighbourhoods in the 18th-19th century known for their traditional clothes) of Chamberí, the 'chisperos', but you don't need to come from this neighbourhood to enjoy it. Further information at http://www.mercadodechamberi.es/