To all lovers of unusual and delicious Madrid can offer a huge selection of diverse and original delicacies.
Traditionally, the most famous traditional Madrid dishes are probably sopa de ajo (garlic soup), bacalao a la Madrilena (cod dish) and tortilla de patata (potato omelet), which are worth trying, even if you are not a fan of primitive cuisine. Many establishments offer dishes of Castilian, Basque and Navarrese cuisine – baked suckling pigs, fried hake and bream. A walk through the Madrid markets can be a great alternative to lunch or dinner in a restaurant, especially if it is a budget vacation. In addition, visiting the market is a great opportunity to feel like a real Madrid resident, to plunge into the atmosphere that has existed here from century to century. And you will probably have ideas of original gifts for friends and acquaintances on the market.
So, the first stop is the San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel) on the square of the same name (Plaza de San Miguel) in the Puerta del Sol area. The beautiful building houses endless rows of ready-made snacks, pickles, cheeses, sausages and many completely unfamiliar products. Be sure to pay attention to a variety of canned food and blanks – they are absolutely delicious, and it is quite possible to take them home.
The Los Mostenses Market (El Mercado de los Mostenses) on the Plaza de Los Mostenses in the Malasaa district, on the contrary, is a place of intersection of the most diverse cultures that exists in every capital. Flooded with Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and South American goods, it is not at all a kingdom of consumer goods (although there is no shortage of the latter either). Here you can buy a variety of spices, vegetables and fruits that are not found in traditional Spanish markets.
The Maravillas Market (El Mercado de Maravillas) at Calle Bravo Murillo, 122 occupies one of the longest buildings in Madrid. It is an impressive indoor shopping complex with more than 260 retail outlets that local merchants have owned for generations. Here you can find absolutely unique products and goods, for example, delicious asparagus from the suburb of Aranjuez or a real Iberian ham, for which there are simply no words to describe the taste in Russian. A day spent at the market will be a real culinary journey throughout Spain. Here they buy products for famous restaurants, and on weekends local residents gather in cafes and small glass houses to drink coffee or skip a glass or two of aniseed tincture.
La Paz market in the prestigious area on Calle De Ayala 28, is the widest selection of products, here they buy meat, cheese, fish, vegetables and fruits for the owners of the most luxurious apartments. Do not pass by a long row of olives – this is a rare opportunity to try hundreds of bites of a local delicacy. Dive into the realm of casino software providers and explore the latest innovations in casino software that power the thrilling online gaming experience.
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