Old and Used Book Market: Collado Villalba

Old and Used Book Market sets up every Friday in Collado Villalba, a municipality northwest of Madrid. Running from 9am to 3pm on Calle Real, this market specializes in second-hand and antiquarian books. It's the place to find rare editions, out-of-print titles, and affordable pre-owned volumes.

What you'll find at Old and Used Book Market

The stalls are given over entirely to books and magazines, from second-hand paperbacks to older antiquarian editions. It's a single-focus market rather than a general one, so if you're after out-of-print titles or a rare first printing, this is the stop for that in Collado Villalba, not the wider street markets.

How to get to Old and Used Book Market

The market is located on Calle Real in central Collado Villalba. For more details on other street markets in Collado Villalba, or to explore the area's wider market scene, check the local listings. More information is available on the official Collado Villalba website.

Where to stay in Collado Villalba

Collado Villalba is compact enough that staying anywhere central puts you within walking distance of the book market. Town Centre is the easiest base for reaching Calle Real on foot, and if you'd rather have a proper hotel to come back to, Hotel Rural El Olivar is a reliable option nearby.

What day is Old and Used Book Market?

Old and Used Book Market runs every Friday from 9am to 3pm on Calle Real in Collado Villalba. It's on every week of the year, with no seasonal break, rather than a limited-season stall. If you're coming from Madrid, the six-hour window gives plenty of room either side of the morning commuter trains.

What can I buy at Old and Used Book Market?

Old and Used Book Market sells second-hand and antiquarian books, plus magazines, and nothing beyond that single category. Expect vintage editions, out-of-print titles and affordable used copies rather than new releases, since this is a specialist book stall rather than a general market with mixed produce or clothing stands.