Santa María de la Cabeza Market

Santa María de la Cabeza Market has served Madrid's Arganzuela district since 1940, housed in a distinctive Art Deco building. The market operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm, staying closed weekends.

More than 70 stalls fill the covered space across two floors. You'll find dedicated vendors for fresh meat, fish, cheese, wine, homemade croquettes, and handmade cookies.

The market has three entrances: Paseo de Santa María de la Cabeza 41, Calle Martín Soler 5, and Calle Palos de la Frontera 36. Palos de la Frontera metro station sits just two blocks away.

Construction began in 1935 but was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War when the building served as a refuge. Work resumed after the war, and the market finally opened in 1940.

The second floor combines traditional stalls with a medium-sized supermarket, plus a Mercadona operates adjacent to the building. This setup lets you complete your grocery shopping in one trip.

Vendors accept cash, mobile payments, and contactless cards. The market also has online ordering with pickup service for added convenience.

The market sits on Paseo de Santa María de la Cabeza in Madrid's Arganzuela district, with three different entrances for easy access. Palos de la Frontera metro station is the closest public transport connection.

Several bus lines serve this well-connected area of the city. Note that parking isn't available at the market itself.