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The Hovse 2014
The Hovse 2014

Madrid Christmas (and New Year) markets and pop-up stores

From traditional to young and hip markets, as well as charming pop-up stores, let us guide you to where you can find unique Christmas gifts in Madrid

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Time Out Madrid
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Madrid is filled with Christmas spirit! Lights, sparkly decoration and Christmas trees add festive touches to the city, and Christmas (and Kings' Day) markets are an essential part of the holiday season. Help out Father Christmas and the Three Kings with their many chores by getting some of your shopping done here as well as at the increasingly popular pop-up stores around town. These are the places where you'll find a variety of handmade and original gifts that you just can't get in department stores. Let us guide you to some of our favourites to help you find that ideal gift you've been looking for.

Slow Revolution by Federica & Co
  • Shopping
  • Barrio de Salamanca

If the closure of the beautiful Federica & Co shop in September 2015 left a void in your heart, this market very well could make you feel whole again. For the holiday season 2015/2016, Federica returns to Madrid with a tastefully decorated space selling heaps of your favourite brands. At Slow Revolution, you can find everything from vintage decor to Christmas trees to unique clothing and much more. In addition, this space in C/Núñez de Balboa has a lovely, rustic trattoria serving typical Italian cuisine where you can refuel for your next shopping adventure.

Pop Up by Mercado de Diseño
  • Shopping
  • Malasaña
If the weekend of the Mercado Central de Diseño (Central Design Market) seems too far away or too short, never fear – this Christmas season you can visit their very special pop-up that's on for most of December (9-24), organised by the fair of some of the best-known young creators from the world of design in both Madrid and Barcelona. In the neighbourhood of Malasaña (San Lorenzo, 5), this pop-up will have everything from jewellery to fashion and interior design, and most important, original and unique gifts. Plus, you can end your long day of shopping with a delicious spritz. That should hold you over until the Central Design Market is back at the Matadero de Madrid the first weekend in January.
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The Hovse
  • Shopping
  • Pop-up shops
  • Madrid
This year when you're shopping, try it out in a three-storey house converted into a Christmas market. The Hovse is where you'll find the pop-up store Better Es Mejor, which is marking its third edition this year. Just like last year, it's sure to be a treat to stroll through the apartments full of vintage bikes, home decor, furniture, toys, gourmet products, clothing and so much more. Besides being able to choose gifts from among more than 40 brands (including Sybilla, Walk with Me, Ewan, We Are Knitters, Ludus Ludi and more), you can visit the food area, which this year is on the second and third floors. The chosen ones to help you satisfy your appetite are MEAT, with their juicy burgers, and healthier options from Olivia Tecuida. Seagram's cocktails and Fit Food's juices will help you quench your thirst.
Malakids! Market
  • Things to do
  • Madrid

In addition to filling the Malasaña and Conde Duque neighbourhoods with loads of things for kids to do from December 18 to January 6, Malakids! will be back with their holiday market on December 26 and 27 for those still needing to get gifts for Kings' Day on January 6. Over the two days, the Architecture College will feature a fun playground, workshops, theatre, storytelling and plenty of other plans for the little ones. All of this, along with various stalls selling original and exclusive children's clothing, toys, games, etc. These independent and alternative options make it easy to find great presents for Kings' Day or post-Christmas deals.

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Christmas Market in Plaza Mayor
  • Shopping
  • Markets and fairs
  • Austrias
There's no place in Madrid where the spirit of Christmas is more present than in Plaza Mayor. This is where you can find the magic of the holiday season with nearly a hundred stalls that have been set up since the last weekend of November, and will remain open until December 31, open from 10am to 9:30 pm (10:30pm on weekends). Trees, decorations and handcrafted figures for Nativity scenes are their strong suit. In the nearby squares of Santa Cruz and La Provincia, you'll come across another dozen stalls specialising in fun gift ideas and seasonal costumes.
  • Things to do
The Central Design Market opens its doors once again to welcome 2016. Don't let the cold keep you away – true shopping fans won't think of a better plan to start the new year off than with a weekend of hunting for that perfect little thing, surrounded by design, live music, beers and snacks, and of course, good friends. More than 150 designers of clothing, furniture, jewellery, lighting, accessories, art, gadgets and more are back to show off their best creations at this seasonal edition of the best independent design market in Madrid. In addition to helping the Three Wise Men deliver their wares on the night of January 5, you can snack on hot dogs and beers from the food trucks, or burgers or even fried-calamari sandwiches, a Madrid classic.
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Madrid Market
  • Shopping
  • Malasaña
The Exoticae art gallery has been transformed into a makeshift craft market selling clothes, accessories and decoration and loads more every weekend in December until the 20th. The Madrid Market this year is one of the best places to find something different, original and handmade. They also have a gourmet area where you can find the finest artisan food, and recharge after a long day of shopping.
In Love Market
  • Shopping
  • Madrid
Love is in the air in every corner of Madrid thanks to In Love Market, held in a couple of different venues in the city until January 5. From December 1 to 5 you can find vintage decor, fashion, toys and more in La Esquina del Bernabéu shopping centre. Then, from December 9 to 23, the market moves to Plaza de Felipe II (at C/Narváez), an area overflowing with Christmas spirit thanks to Cortylandia, the ice rink, the mini train for kids and several other activities on in the Barclaycard Center. Also, to finish off this year and welcome the new one, In Love Market, heads back to La Esquina del Bernabéu from December 29 until January 5 (the night the Three Kings deliver gifts for Kings' Day on the 6th). Entry is free at both locations and the timetables are very similar (10am to 9pm at La Esquina del Bernabéu, and opening an hour later at the Plaza de Felipe II location).
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  • Shopping
  • Markets and fairs
  • Conde Duque
Don't miss out on the 28th annual Christmas craft fair in Plaza de España. From December 13 to January 5, this artisan showcase offers a great opportunity to find unique gifts. More than 150 craftspeople and companies offer fine and costume jewellery, toys, clothing and objects of art. You won't want to skip the 'medieval Christmas village' that makes up the fair's holiday card (in the central square of Jacinto Benavente), in addition to the stalls set up in Plaza de Santo Domingo.
Mercadillo del Gato
  • Shopping
  • Markets and fairs
  • Centro
The former Casino Militar, located in the heart of Gran Vía, opens its doors to host the Mercadillo del Gato. From December 11 to January 5, you can check out almost a hundred different fashion designers, crafts, decor and gourmet products on the first floor of this majestic building with its great hall and modernist windows. There will also be prize draws for Christmas hampers, exhibitions, live music, photography contests and loads more activities. What's more, this market collaborates with Aldeas Infantiles, so you can also help out children in need.
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