In an upmarket neighbourhood with many affluent foreign residents, and produce to match.

Big, with lots of variety. The fruit and veg stalls in the middle are among the best in town.

The city's most famous market dates back nearly five centuries. Stalls set up from 7am, with the hardcore bargain-hunters arriving soon afterwards. In truth, there are few real...

A very upmarket market, with a dazzling range of quality products. It's worth a visit just for the gourmet cheese stall La Boulette.

A huge market with an international feel: Chinese and Mexican products are much in evidence.

Madrid's biggest market, and the best for fish.

This pretty market has a restored 19th-century wrought-iron façade. There's a good selection of produce, and a bustling café in the middle.

On Sunday mornings, an avid mass of stamp and coin collectors swarm over the Plaza Mayor, buying, selling and eyeing up each others' wares. This also acts as a Sunday-morning...