Markets in Navacerrada
Madrid, Community of madrid
The mercadillo de antigüedades de Navacerrada is the main reason most visitors make the trip up to this mountain town in the Community of Madrid. Set at around 1,200 metres altitude near the Puerto de Navacerrada pass, the town hosts two weekly outdoor markets: an antiques market and a separate ecological food market.
Weekly Market Schedule
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Where to stay in Navacerrada
Navacerrada is a small mountain village, so your best bet is to stay close to the centre, where you can easily reach the local market on foot. Town Centre puts you right in the heart of things, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the surrounding Sierra de Guadarrama.
If you prefer more comfort or a scenic base, the area around Puerto de Navacerrada has several small hotels and rural guesthouses that work well for a short stay. It's a short drive into the village and a great spot if you're combining your visit with some time in the mountains.
Tours & Activities in Navacerrada
Street markets in Navacerrada
The Navacerrada Antiques Street Market (Mercadillo de Antigüedades de Navacerrada) runs every Sunday morning from 9:00 along Avenida de Madrid. Around 15 stalls set up outdoors each week, selling antiques, second-hand books, and handmade handicrafts. It is a cash-only market, so bring notes and coins. Collectors and day-trippers from Madrid make up a good share of the crowd.
The Navacerrada Ecological and Food Market is a separate weekly market focused on organic produce, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables. It offers a practical stop for anyone wanting to pick up locally sourced food while in town. Both markets are outdoors, so weather can affect trading conditions, particularly in winter at this altitude.
For other sierra market towns, Cercedilla and Guadarrama both hold regular street markets within easy reach of Navacerrada.
What is sold at the mercadillo de antigüedades de Navacerrada?
The market's 15 stalls sell antiques, second-hand books, and handicrafts every Sunday morning. It is a cash-only outdoor market.