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...
C/Ribera de Curtidores
El Riojano has been in business since 1885, selling irresistible cakes, pastries, meringues and seasonal goodies. All are made in the traditional way, with...
C/Mayor 10Original '50s and '60s furniture and collectibles are up for grabs at this shop. Almodóvar is rumoured to source items for his movies here.
C/Mirá el Río Baja 18This 24-hour ticketing service functions both by telephone and online. When dialling, depending on the type of event you wish to buy a ticket for, you get...
A trio of women are behind this shoe shop, which brings together unique designs from Catalan and Mallorcan shoe designers, including Muxart.
C/Almirante 7This chic establishment is one of the trendiest of its kind in Madrid, carrying smart-casual eveningwear from D&G, Lacroix, Gaultier and Valentino. The...
C/Villanueva 20Expresión Negra is a great place to indulge in a spot of retail therapy and help the environment at the same time. As well as breathing new life into...
C/Piamonte 15Old radios, gramophones and phones, many in Bakelite, are sold at this shop, where serious collectors may find that long sought-after piece.
C/Carnero 21Factory is the most popular of the city's tattoo parlours, its seedy location no doubt adding to its allure. If your pain threshold is low, it's worth a...
C/Montera 24Innovative and sharply elegant leather designs from this popular Mallorcan company, with bags and shoes too.
C/Serrano 7Well-chosen stock from the likes of g-sus, Miss Sixty, Kangol and Black Flys, all presided over by über-hip and highly pierced, highly tattooed staff.
C/Mayor 19The French giant offers a huge range of CDs, DVDs, videos and books plus computer hardware and software, all at competitive prices and under one roof. Among...
C/Preciados 28This multi-purpose agency offers services for young foreigners, such as hosting 'International Parties' and providing Interrail and student cards, setting...
Carrera de San Jerónimo 18