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San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel) is a popular market in Madrid, just west of Plaza Mayor. It’s a gourmet market rather than a traditional market.
History
The market sits on the former site of the Church of San Miguel de Octoes (Iglesia de San Miguel de Octoes), built in 1202. The church burned down in 1790 and the site was turned into an open market in 1809. The current iron and glass structure dates back to 1916. It was purchased in 2003 by private investors, extensively renovated, and reopened in 2009.
Visiting the Market
Inside you can find over 30 stalls selling tapas, fish, cheese, fruits, vegetables, coffee, bread, olives, wine, beer, ham, pizza, and more.
Visiting the market can be a great experience. You can walk through and just browse or spend an hour or two sampling different specialties. You can also shop and take some of the gourmet goods home with you. We had just eaten lunch, so we only had the chance to browse through the market.
