Shopping in Spain

SHOPPING IN SPAIN

VINTAGE SHOPPING If you are attracted by the glamour of the past and enjoy browsing in second-hand shops, then Spain is the place for you.

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In Madrid , take a walk around El Ras- tro , the historical, open air street mar- ket which is held on Sundays and public holidays until 3 pm, around the Plaza de Cascorro . You'll find everything from curious, old objects, books, new and used clothes and vintage furniture to antiques. The atmosphere is really lively, and you can join the locals for an aperitif in one of the nearby taverns or bars. During the rest of the week, in the Calle Ribera de Curtidores , you'll find

businesses specialising in sports gear, antiques and photography. If you happen to be in the city for the second weekend in the month you really shouldvisit the MercadodeMotores which is held in the RailwayMuseum . There are stalls selling gourmet products and all sorts of articles amongst the platforms and old carriages in the historical Delicias railway station. You'll find vintage cloth- ing, old records, comics, old-fashioned

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