This flea market is massive. We spent about two hours wandering around and was able to walk…read morethrough 80% of it while stopping at a few stalls. Things I thought were interesting - 20 Euro leather jackets Piles of clothes on tables labeled with different prices (2/5/10 Euros) where customers dig through trying to find treasures Incense stands Plenty of interesting wall art What you will not find at this flea market - Food or drinks A restroom if your kid has to go potty They also have the normal jewelry, clothing accessories (scarves, hats, belts, bags), and little toys that you would find at any flea market. One stand sold different prints on pieces of wood for wall art. They had movies, anime, Madrid, art, food, and some other categories. At first, I scoffed at the price (1 for 6 Euros, 3 for 15, 7 for 30), but we wound up getting a few as I thought they were well done. They open at 9 and we got there around 10. That was pretty reasonable, in terms of people. By the time we left around noon, it was wall to wall people, and not a place I would want to be.

WHOA! This place gets PACKED! Be ready to fight the crowd and hold your purses tight because I have…read moreheard of pick pocketing in this area. However, don't let that fool you - it is a must see! It is only open on Sundays and you can tell locals and visitors alike flock to it when the time comes! We had no idea what to expect but definitely appreciated the vendors and the variety of goods available for sale. Yes, there's typical tourist trinkets but also so much more! They have artwork, clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, toiletries, leather goods, shoes, etc. I picked up a BIG snazzy leather backpack that I love!! It will fit my computer and ended up being about $45 US dollars! I'll take it! If you like to shop and love a great deal or two, this market will not be a waste of your time!

I am not at all surprised by the stellar opinions of my fellow yelpers. This place is a treasure…read moretrove. One that I, to be honest, wanted to keep a secret for as long as I could, but really, there are plenty of treasures to go around. There's movement in this store and as the owner is wont to say, "If it is not meant to be yours, then so be it. Something else will come along". And she's right. We were out second-hand furniture shopping in and around the Lavapies neighborhood earlier this past summer when we came across this newly opened restoration and antique shop. There seemed to be a little party happening at the tiny bar close to the entry, yet we were welcomed in, and so we moved about like spies taking in all of the marvelous pieces that occupy this curious shop. I knew from the moment we crossed the threshold that we had stumbled upon something special. And that's also the moment when you can witness my truly stupid look- -eyes bulging, mouth ajar, sweat beads forming on my forehead. Thrift stores, flea markets, antique stores, estate sales, second-hand, vintage stores, late night street troller, dumpsters-- (yes, I am admitting here on yelp that I've jumped into large trash recepticles once or twice to salvage unique "pieces" but I was wearing rubber gloves, mind you) are my cup of tea. I love the hunt, I love the unique finds and I love the restoration part, though, the work I've done is nothing near as professional and passionate as what Marantikk's admirable owner, Marta, does. What she has created is special because the pieces that she chooses for her store reflect her personal taste, which is timeless, charming, curious, fanciful, cool and artsy and in some cases somewhat expensive. If your taste is even a little in line with hers, you can see this right away. She has a great eye and she has a great deal of knowledge about her profession and it shows. You might be decieved. I was the first time that I entered. The store is on the small side so if you go in with a particular piece in mind (I went in for a coffee table), something large, maybe, then you might miss all of the other smaller, good stuff. On our second visit, I did a real study of the joint and it's wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. I swear I wanted to rent a truck, burn up the credit card (yes, Marta accepts credit cards!) and load up half of the store and homeward. I fell in love with so many pieces. And it was fascinating talking to Marta about it and the potential restoration for various pieces (including my beloved 1960's French pine coffee table!!! Yes, I suffer from coffee-table love). She would not negotiate the price of the table, which I respected because it's a nice, nice piece (that had my name all over it) but she passionately, thoroughly, explained how to clean up the table and wax it appropriately. It was like taking a Restoration 101 class. She even gave us some of her Alex wax to get started! This shop will always be one of my go-to places when I need or want something for my home. And, as one of my fellow yelpers mentions- it's great for finding a special gift, too.

Excellent artesenal market held at the train museum in south Madrid. The whole market space is…read morelayed out in front of vintage trains and is separated in three long sections (food, kids/home, art) more or less. The products on offer are well priced and very unique. This is the best market that I've been to in Madrid and it runs every second week. At the back of the space is a giant outdoor section serving drinks and food. His is a great (and free!) venue to come down and hang out for a lovely weekend. A could of warnings - this place is extremely popular, expect to wait in very long lines just to get in! It's basically open air so in the winter can be quite chilly - dress warm.