On Sundays and public holidays, the La Latina neighbourhood gives itself over to El Rastro, the city’s oldest and most popular flea market.
El Rastro dates to the 18th century, when the area still had slaughterhouses – its name likely comes from “the trail” (rastro) of blood left behind as vendors hauled meat from the abattoir.
Instead of butchers, the market today has 1,000 vendors selling clothes, used books, antiques, souvenirs and much more.
Photo: Madrid Destino
