San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel)

The Mercado de San Miguel is a large indoor market that is open daily. It is always full of tourists and locals and has a lively, buzzing atmosphere. Following the demolition of the old parish church that formerly stood on this site, the various guilds seized this space and began to conduct trade. In the early twentieth century, a roof was added to the open market. Iron was used in its construction, to mimic the architectural style of other European markets. Today, the Mercado de San Miguel offers a bright space for people to go and sample delicious food and drink, as it is constructed almost entirely of glass from floor to ceiling. The market champions small businesses, which often struggle in the face of the large supermarkets, and aims to be a culinary cultural center. At La Tortilla Senen stand, gourmet tortilla chips can be prepared for you in a few minutes. Horno de San Onofre sells homemade jams. Ergoien, meanwhile, offers a range of organic products, and the market is full of various wine, yogurt, meat and fish stalls, all selling gourmet, in-season produce. If you are feeling hungry and are ready to take a break, why not stay for a while to sample the local gastronomic delights? Why not try some traditional Spanish food, such as tapas – Spanish snacks such as olives with cheese - or paella – a Spanish rice dish? There is also a wide variety of seafood on offer. You can eat standing up at one of the bars, sitting at a large common table, or while simply wandering around – the choice is yours!