El Rastro

A variety of parks, museums, monuments, and more in Spain's capital city, todo gratuito.

Thrifting is a great way to buy new pieces of clothing while also saving a few extra dollars...and most importantly it's a sustainable way to shop! I spent a lot of my free time in Madrid wondering around the streets finding new thrift stores to browse through and I ended up purchasing some amazing pieces I will keep for a long time! In this guide you will find my top recommendations for thrift stores in Madrid organized by area so you can plan your shopping day around what area you want to visit, or if you find yourself in the shopping mood while your out and about you can check this guide to see what is nearby! Keep in mind stores are usually closed on Sundays and store hours are typically 10:00/11:00 until 20:00/21:00, but beware that the Spanish take their siesta seriously and stores may be closed around 14:30-16:30!

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Spain! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Spain for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!