If there is one tradition common over the whole country of Spain, it’s going once a week to your local market, El Mercadillo. They can be found in the big cities, like the Rastro in Madrid, and in the smallest towns and villages. Here you’ll find everything from fresh fruit & vegetables to a new pair of pantyhose;)

Luckily, the corona virus has not had too much of an impact on this tradition, seen that the markets are held outside and have independent stands. The only restriction to maintain social distancing, is that capacity is limited, and you might have to wait your turn to enter. El Mercadillo is a great initiative to get weekly, fresh goods straight from a farm and other necessities, right in your local little village. Whether it rains, snows or the sun shining bright, the market will arrive on time. We support this sustainable way of commerce and hope the tradition will continue for many years to come!