The Rastro flea market may have a lot of charm, and the Mercado de Productores de Madrid may be the best place to buy fruit and vegetables, but the Majadahonda flea market is an open secret if you like clothes. Since the early 2000s, when Kate Moss and Sienna Miller were in the fashion magazines with their boho chic style, the Madrileñas of the northwest knew that the best place to find clothes that imitated their looks were neither big fashion houses, nor fast fashion stores, but this market on the outskirts of Madrid.
Majadahonda and the surrounding towns, Boadilla and Pozuelo, occupy year after year the first places among the towns with the highest per capita income in Spain, this fact is what possibly explains that prices are generally higher than in other markets in the region and that their selection is different. Among its more than 180 stalls there are some specialized in pickles, nuts, fruits and vegetables or fabrics, but what attracts more and more people here are its clothing and accessories stalls.
Opening hours of the Majadahonda street market
The Majadahonda street market is held every Tuesday and Saturday in a large plot of land in the city center, between Erillas, Santa Catalina and de la Luna streets. The opening hours are from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays, while on Saturdays it remains open until 3:00 pm. It should be noted that the flea market is not held on local holidays (September 14 and November 25), nor on special dates such as December 25, January 1 and 6, or on the days prior to the patron saint’s festivities.
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Its location and the popularity of the event make parking difficult almost from early in the morning. In addition, street vending is taking up more and more spaces. Recently, the town council wanted to add more stalls in some of the adjoining streets, despite protests from neighbors against noise and dirt, as reported in the newspaper El País.
Why is this flea market so popular?
Social networks, especially the videos of the flea market on TikTok, have made what was already well known in the area, now multiply its attendance. It is estimated that up to 5000 people can go in one morning. Although, on Tuesdays, as is logical, it is less crowded and is usually much more accessible.
Its great attraction, which makes much of the people stop for two days a week, is the clothes of bohemian airs, in many cases with typical Indian prints. Also the accessories, such as costume jewelry, shoes, basketry and handmade leather goods, very similar to what you might find in the popular markets of the south of France, even in price. Leather bags can cost 90 € and embroidered dresses 130 €.
How to get to the Majadahonda flea market
To get to the Majadahonda street market, the easiest way is to go to the town center, where it is installed every Tuesday and Saturday in the large plot formed by the streets Erillas, Santa Catalina and de la Luna. If you go by car, it is advisable to get up early because parking is very limited and fills up quickly due to the large influx of people, especially on Saturdays. There are several municipal parking lots nearby, but they tend to be crowded at peak hours.
By public transport, the most convenient option is to take the Cercanías train (line C-7 or C-10) to Majadahonda station and walk about 15 minutes to the market site. You can also use intercity buses from Madrid (departures from the Moncloa interchange: lines 651, 652, 653 and 654) that will drop you off at Plaza Colón, just a few minutes walk from the market.
If you are looking to avoid the crowds, Tuesday is usually much quieter and allows you to enjoy unhurried shopping.
