Spain: Madrid: Where to Shop: Markets: Mercado San Miguel

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.