¡ Muy Caliente ! many of the record shops I visit in Madrid didn·t match this one, for four years…read moreinstalled on the borders of Lavapiés... Much more than a record shop for spanish people, as he got too a strong selection of beautiful books written in spanish. The rest is huge with two floors for the new - all kind of music - and the old second hand albums downstairs... And we can ask for advices, and listen for a while. At last, but not least, this guy runs a very beutiful shop, so you must look after it...

The wreckage of an ancient street market that was done in the neighborhood of Atocha, later gave…read morerise to this new market for old, second-hand and new books make up this unknown place of Madrid on Calle Claudio Moyano, more popularly known as "Cuesta Moyano" and that between the Botanical Garden and the elegant palace which now is the Ministry of Agriculture, communicates Atocha with El Retiro Park. Filled with wooden stores, you can spend hours searching and browsing books at great prices.

The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable as I tried to decide which Spanish novels (in…read moreEnglish translation) to buy. They didn't have the authors I was looking for but suggested others. The place is a bit hard to find (they recently moved and the online map I used has not been updated). But keep trying, you'll get there!

Great bookstore, desperate literature based in Madrid sponsor a prize in short story fiction and…read moreoffer broad visibility, limited publication. Advancing literature in multiple languages (french, Spanish, English). Definitely support them and stop by

I wanted to go to this place long ago because of their used book selection and also because the…read morename attracted me. Books start at 1 euro and they have a really good selection. I finally found a book I' ve been looking for ever!!! 2666 by Roberto Bolaño so excited!!! This bookstore is super close to Plaza Dos de Mayo. The also have a website were they show you their inventory or almost everything so you can order from there too. However the experience is in going to that place. just go

Just visited this estanco last month and it was sold during the pandemic by I believe his name is…read moreJesus. He was the older man who is a cigar enthusiast and managed the walk in humidor next door to the estanco. What this meant to the business is that the humidor next door is no longer open. The young lady who was working the day I visited was extremely nice and helpful. This was one of the reasons for four stars plus the store still has a well maintained and stocked cabinet humidor with a good selection of Habanos. I would recommend either Cava Magallanes or Cava Barquillo but if you are in this part of Madrid it is still a good option for cigars.

La Libre was the first stop that I stumbled upon in Madrid. The staff was wonderful, and the food…read moreand drinks are exactly what I needed. This gem was hidden in a cute and cozy neighborhood. Very cute cafe!

I was searching for a breakfast spot with a cozy, cool atmosphere, and I found it! Their breakfasts…read moreare hearty - I enjoyed a tostada with cream cheese, jamón, and olive oil along with a delicious cup of coffee. This establishment caters to vegans and gluten free folks as well. For less than 6€, I was full and felt relaxed. One of the unique and cool aspects of this place is that their plates are named after authors and the space is decorated with books and records.

From the owner: Traficantes de Sueños es un proyecto de producción y comunicación política que aspira a aportar…read morecontenidos y animar debates útiles para la acción colectiva transformadora. También es un proyecto de economía social, esto es, una entidad sin ánimo de lucro y sin jefes, implicada en el desarrollo de otra economía. Traficantes de Sueños inició su andadura en 1995 con el objetivo de generar un espacio estable donde encontrar materiales de reflexión; la herramienta que utilizamos para ello es el libro, entendiéndolo como un medio de transformación individual y colectiva. A partir de ahí comenzamos a organizar la librería asociativa y la distribuidora; en los 2000 llegaron la editorial, el taller de diseño y el espacio para la autoformación y producción de Nociones Comunes.