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Here you can find anything from stuffed olives, creative tapas, pintxos, delicious pastries, colorful cocktails, you name it! There are some fresh fish stalls too, but for me, they weren't the biggest attraction. What fascinated me beyond imagination were the twenty something shops serving miniature dishes. You can easily have the meal of your life here, all you have to do is walk around, point your finger at the tapas of your choice, and then eat it the Spanish way, at the bar, standing. For the next sample you can move to a nearby stand and no one will hold a grudge. Washing everything down with vermouth, tinto de verano or sangria is a must!
- San Miguel De Allende (day 2)
First on the agenda was a visit to the Tianguis Mercado. This is a major market in San Miguel that takes place only on Tuesdays. It's definitely one of the larger markets we've been to in Mexico, and you can buy just about anything there. Click...
- Dining At The Oldest Restaurant In The World - Sobrino De Botin, Madrid
Having dinner in the oldest running restaurant in the world had been on our bucket list for years. And though we visited Madrid in the past, it was before knowing an ‘oldest restaurant in the world’ even existed. So when we decided to go on a culinary...
- Madrid Food Tour. The Tour You Cannot Miss While In Madrid
We were beyond excited to started our 1 month Interrail trip through Europe in Madrid. We had decided to make this a culinary tour of the old continent, but since the Spanish capital is full of amazing restaurants and tapas bars, it just felt...
- Hotel Meninas, Madrid. Masterpiece Inspired
We arrive in Madrid on a torrid end of July day. It’s our third time visiting the Spanish capital, and though we love all the extravagant palaces, majestic plazas and stately parks the city has to offer, this time we are bound to do it justice and experience...
- A Valencian Corner: The Silk Exchange, The Central Market And The Church Of Saint John
I´ve seen The Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda) from Valencia (Spain) a thousand times. I love it and I could see it a thousand times more and still wouldn't get tired of it. The place is not very big and lacks furniture, but the huge wooden doors,...
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Madrid's San Miguel Market in 25 Mouthwatering Photos
We were first introduced to Mercado de San Miguel (San Miguel Market) by Lauren from Madrid Food Tour while joining one of their cultural & culinary tours. The market is close to Plaza Mayor, but without guidance, one could easily pass by it thinking it’s yet another of the many beautiful buildings Madrid so proudly features.
While approaching, the beautiful iron work catches the eye in the first place. The market looks very modern, since it has been recently refurbished, while in fact it is one of the oldest covered markets in Madrid (nearly a century old).
But once you step inside, a food lovers Mecca reveals before your eyes. San Miguel Market is SO different from any other market we encountered in our travels! And while before I was struggling to make up my mind between the beautiful architecture of Mercado Central from Valencia and the perfect fruit stands of La Boqueria Food Market from Barcelona, I think a new winner is rising.
The stands of San Miguel Market are an eye candy, dressed in ready to eat local dishes. This is not your typical market where you go to buy the groceries from just because they are fresher than at the local supermarket. It is a bustling place, reminiscent of a typical Spanish tapas bar.
Here you can find anything from stuffed olives, creative tapas, pintxos, delicious pastries, colorful cocktails, you name it! There are some fresh fish stalls too, but for me, they weren't the biggest attraction. What fascinated me beyond imagination were the twenty something shops serving miniature dishes. You can easily have the meal of your life here, all you have to do is walk around, point your finger at the tapas of your choice, and then eat it the Spanish way, at the bar, standing. For the next sample you can move to a nearby stand and no one will hold a grudge. Washing everything down with vermouth, tinto de verano or sangria is a must!
- San Miguel De Allende (day 2)
First on the agenda was a visit to the Tianguis Mercado. This is a major market in San Miguel that takes place only on Tuesdays. It's definitely one of the larger markets we've been to in Mexico, and you can buy just about anything there. Click...
- Dining At The Oldest Restaurant In The World - Sobrino De Botin, Madrid
Having dinner in the oldest running restaurant in the world had been on our bucket list for years. And though we visited Madrid in the past, it was before knowing an ‘oldest restaurant in the world’ even existed. So when we decided to go on a culinary...
- Madrid Food Tour. The Tour You Cannot Miss While In Madrid
We were beyond excited to started our 1 month Interrail trip through Europe in Madrid. We had decided to make this a culinary tour of the old continent, but since the Spanish capital is full of amazing restaurants and tapas bars, it just felt...
- Hotel Meninas, Madrid. Masterpiece Inspired
We arrive in Madrid on a torrid end of July day. It’s our third time visiting the Spanish capital, and though we love all the extravagant palaces, majestic plazas and stately parks the city has to offer, this time we are bound to do it justice and experience...
- A Valencian Corner: The Silk Exchange, The Central Market And The Church Of Saint John
I´ve seen The Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda) from Valencia (Spain) a thousand times. I love it and I could see it a thousand times more and still wouldn't get tired of it. The place is not very big and lacks furniture, but the huge wooden doors,...