Madrid Dry Fruits Market

About Dry Fruits Market

Mercado Frutos Secos operates on a weekend-only schedule, opening Friday from 9am to 2pm and Sunday from 8am to 2pm. It's one of Madrid's municipal markets, on Vía Lusitana in the Carabanchel district, a short trip from the city's other markets.

The market's narrow focus on nuts and dried fruit sets it apart from Madrid's larger general food markets. Its 15 stalls take both cash and card payments, and the market is wheelchair accessible.

What to buy at Madrid Dry Fruits Market

Beyond its namesake nuts and dried fruit, stalls at Mercado Frutos Secos also sell fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, spices and herbs, and local honey. At 15 stalls, it's smaller than a general food market, but the narrow range means the vendors specialise in what they sell.

How to Get There

The market sits on Vía Lusitana in Carabanchel, accessible by several bus routes serving the district. Metro connections to the neighborhood provide alternatives to driving.

Street parking is typically available in the surrounding residential streets. Check posted parking signs before leaving your vehicle, as regulations vary by block.

What are the opening hours of Mercado Frutos Secos?

Mercado Frutos Secos opens Friday from 9am to 2pm and Sunday from 8am to 2pm, and stays closed Monday to Thursday and all day Saturday. The market is at Vía Lusitana, 70, in Madrid's Carabanchel district, with 15 stalls trading over the two days.

Where is Dry Fruits Market located in Madrid?

Madrid Dry Fruits Market is at Vía Lusitana, 70, in the Carabanchel district of Madrid, reachable by several bus routes and metro connections serving the district. The municipal market trades from 15 stalls on Friday and Sunday only, serving the surrounding residential neighbourhood rather than the city's tourist areas.

What products can you buy at this market?

Mercado Frutos Secos specialises in nuts and dried fruit, and its 15 stalls also sell fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, spices and herbs, and local honey. Both cash and card payments are accepted, and the market is wheelchair accessible for anyone browsing its narrow, specialist range.

Is the market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mercado Frutos Secos is wheelchair accessible. The market also accepts credit card payments alongside cash, making it straightforward for anyone with mobility needs to browse its 15 stalls of nuts, dried fruit and other specialist products on Vía Lusitana in Carabanchel.

Where to stay in Madrid

Staying central makes life easy for the Madrid Dry Fruits Market. Hotel Villa Real puts you close to the action, or you can base yourself in Sol and Gran Vía for great transport links and plenty of options at different price points.

If you prefer somewhere with a bit more character, Malasaña is a short journey away and has some good mid-range hotels and a lively local feel that suits a market-focused trip perfectly.