Market

El Rastro

La Latina, Madrid

Address
Plaza de Cascorro, Madrid
Hours
Sun
9:00 to 15:00
Mon to Sat
Closed

Street market on Sundays and holidays 09:00 to 15:00.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

Old books stacked on the pavement at El Rastro market
Photo: Hans Dinkelberg / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Madrid's open-air flea market on Plaza de Cascorro and the streets around it, held on Sundays and holidays. The surrounding shops are open every day of the week.

Cost Free
Time needed 2 hours
Best time Sunday morning
Free

Insider tip

On the first Saturday of most months a Saturday edition of El Rastro is held, except July, August and November.

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What's on near El Rastro

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of El Rastro, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

Performance Starts tomorrow From €21.50

Patricia Donn - A cuerda y tacón

9 Nov Gran Teatro Pavón

Dance show at Gran Teatro Pavón, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Performance On now €17.50 to €25.50

Ya me has tocado el cuento

18 Oct to 26 Dec Gran Teatro Pavón

Show at Gran Teatro Pavón, in Spanish, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Performance Starts in 3 days From €23.50

André y Dorine

11 to 29 Nov Gran Teatro Pavón

Show at Gran Teatro Pavón, in Spanish, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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  • El Rastro flea market Market

    Sundays, 09:00 to 15:00 (public holidays too). Next: Sun 8 Nov · Ribera de Curtidores and Plaza de Cascorro, Embajadores

    Open-air street market around Ribera de Curtidores and Plaza de Cascorro. esMadrid prints 09:00 to 15:00 every Sunday and public holiday.

    Free · 09:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: esMadrid (Madrid tourism board) · El Rastro

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Nearby

Mercado de San Fernando Market · 4 min walk A market on Calle de Embajadores that has stood since 1944, close to the former Escuelas Pías, the Corrala de Tribulete and the Casino de la Reina... Espartería Juan Sánchez Shopping · 4 min walk A craft shop in La Latina selling traditional Spanish goods made of esparto grass. Caramelos Paco Shopping · 4 min walk A small sweet shop on Calle de Toledo that began as a grocery run by Francisco Moreno Redondo. Mercado de la Cebada Market · 4 min walk A market on Plaza de la Cebada, opened in 1875 and one of the largest food markets in Madrid. Taberna Antonio Sánchez Food · 4 min walk A tavern on Calle del Mesón de Paredes that the tourism board calls the oldest in Madrid. Sastrería Palomeque Shopping · 5 min walk A tailor on Calle del Duque de Alba, one of the few centenary tailors left in Madrid.

Around La Latina

Sunday market and tapas

La Latina is the old neighbourhood south of Plaza Mayor, known for El Rastro and its tapas streets. Calle de Toledo and Calle de la Cava Baja hold most of its old shops and taverns.

La Latina has 21 places on the Roam Madrid map: 5 shops, 5 restaurants, 4 churches and cathedrals, 2 markets, 1 museum, 1 landmark, 1 viewpoint, 1 park or garden and 1 cafe. Read the La Latina guide.

Good to know

What is the address of El Rastro?
Plaza de Cascorro, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of El Rastro?
Sun 9:00 to 15:00; Closed Mon to Sat. Street market on Sundays and holidays 09:00 to 15:00.
How much does El Rastro cost?
Nothing. El Rastro is free to visit.
How long do you need at El Rastro?
Plan for 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit El Rastro?
Sunday morning.

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