El Jueves is an institution - Calle Feria is transformed from a somewhat quiet cafe-lined space to…read morea bustling market where just about everything is for sale (spotted today: a Milli Vanilli LP, lots of pornographic magazines, toy cars, video cassettes, door knobs, old flip flops, stamps, postcards, old cell phones). It's definitely the kind of mercado where you have to bring your patience and bargaining skills, but if you're in the mood to search for a treasure, head to c/Feria on Thursdays.

I don't care what anyone says, this spot is a local treasure. It reminds me of a semi-defunct mall…read morefrom the States...but it's actually thriving and the people who work here are fantastic. My sister and I spent an entire day slowly crawling through all of the shops, where we found a LOT of great deals. This isn't where you're going to find high-end luxury brands, but you'll find some really well-priced Spanish brands with clothes, shoes, makeup and more. Today we snagged 3 pairs of shoes (despite having huge American feet), numerous dresses, makeup, a track suit, blouses, and a jacket. And don't worry about not speaking perfect Spanish. Hell, won't worry about speaking bad Spanish. Mine is horrible and everyone I encountered was delightfully patient helping me get the perfect sized for everything I wanted. My favorite stop was definitely the little cafe inside the mall where the older ladies worked there helped me get the perfect drink for my sister during a light shopping break. This is definitely the type of place where you need to temper your expectations AND take your time going through the tacos at each shop. If you don't find something...you're just not really trying. Compared to American malls, this single-level mall with shops in transition and a number of closed shops MIGHT seem unappealing, but you've GOT to give this mall a chance. A few locals recommended the place, and it was absolutely worth the €25 Uber from the city center. We even finished our trip with a quick stop at a Mercado conveniently located inside the mall. Everything from booze to pre-made meals at amazing prices, just perfect for stocking your hotel room fridge. This is worth a 1/2 day leisurely visit, and the only reason you won't find something is because you're not really looking.