Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market

Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market is a small indoor food market on Calle de la Colmena del Cura in Colmenar Viejo, a town in the Madrid sierra foothills about 30km north of the capital. It opens Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm, with 15 stalls covering the everyday essentials locals rely on.

What to buy

The stalls cover a solid range of fresh food: fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery items. It's a practical market rather than a tourist destination, good for picking up quality fresh produce alongside the weekly shop. Payment is easy. The market accepts cash, contactless, and mobile payments.

How to get to Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market

The market is at C. de la Colmena del Cura, 13, in central Colmenar Viejo. The town is connected to Madrid by the Cercanías C-4 line (Colmenar Viejo station), and from the station the market is a short walk into the centre. Street parking is available nearby. For other municipal markets in Colmenar Viejo, the town's indoor market is the main option.

Where to stay in Colmenar Viejo

Colmenar Viejo is a small town, so your best bet is to stay close to the historic centre, where you'll be within easy walking distance of the municipal market and the main plaza. Town Centre puts you right in the thick of things without needing a car.

If you'd prefer more options or easier transport links, Madrid is only around 30 kilometres away, making it a practical base for a day trip out to the market. Staying somewhere in the north of the capital, like Norte, keeps the journey short and gives you far more choice for accommodation at every budget.

What time does Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market open?

Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market opens Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm and is closed on Sundays. The 15 stalls cover fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and bakery goods, so arriving before 11am gives the best choice before the busiest stalls sell out.

What can you buy at Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market?

Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market's 15 stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese and dairy, and bread and bakery items. It's a practical, everyday market rather than a tourist stop, geared toward the weekly shop rather than souvenirs or prepared food.

How do I pay at Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market?

Colmenar Viejo Municipal Market accepts cash, contactless card payments, and mobile payments at its stalls, so you don't need to plan around finding a cash machine beforehand. All 15 stalls are indoors and step-free, since the market is wheelchair accessible throughout.