Destination: Spain: Madrid
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El Rastro
This flea market takes over the streets south of the Plaza Mayor every Sunday morning (it’s concentrated on Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores and the Plaza de Cascorro, south of the La Latina metro). The wares tend to be tchotchkes, but some local artists and artisans come to display their paintings and crafts. Arrive early, and watch out for the pickpockets and purse snatchers that prey on distracted tourists.
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Mercado San Miguel
Located in a soaring 1916 steel-and-glass structure that just completed a long renovation, the Mercado San Miguel reopened in June 2009 and is now the chicest place to shop for food in central Madrid. Its tenants include everything from traditional fresh-produce purveyors and fishmongers to gourmet bakeries, high-end tabletop shops and wine bars. Stop by after an afternoon of sightseeing to enjoy some tapas and a traditional caña (a small draft beer) with a local crowd.
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