La Latina, Community of Madrid, Spain

4.5 (1.439 reviews) Spent Ranking #38 in Madrid Neighborhoods

Amazing old Spanish style!

I loved this neighbourhood so much!! If you are curious about the old Spanish architecture, vivid colors (in opposite to white city center) and artistic buildings, this is a place for you! Just enjoy and wonder around to get into the right Spanish energy If you are coming during weekend, use your Sunday (somewhere between 10 and 3 pm) to visit the huge local market El Rastro. But get ready for big crowds if you are going between 12 and 2 :) It's amazing, with many souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, kitchen supplies etc. It is not only a touristic place, because most of the customers there were actually Spanish! Also, during weekends you can try great sandwiches at El Capricho Extremeno, to taste some of the local bites. They have really interesting and authentic combinations! The other old district I really liked and is similar is Malasana.
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Address

, Madrid, Spain.

Mobile

+34 913 66 59 48

Website

http://www.facebook.com/El-campo-de-Cebada-180735625274126

Current local date and time now

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:46

User Ratings

4.5 based on (1.439 reviews)

Excellent
51%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Terrible
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Reviews

  • 5Senioronabudget 5:00 PM May 21, 2022
    Wonderful base for staying in Madrird
    We spent a month in Madrid and our apartment was in La Latina. I do agree with some reviewers, there isn't much to do here other than touring some churches and the Sunday flea market (which is worth the experience). That being said, we loved the neighborhood. One can graze to your hearts content from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM. The bakeries are wonderful. The Mercado de la Cebada has wonderful selections of hams and olives. With one exception of Cervecería San Andrés (see my review), we were treated like residents. We will return.
  • 4travelinspiration 5:00 PM Oct 27, 2022
    Charming, quaint/historic neighborhood.
    La Latinas didn't wow us as much as expected - charming in some ways, but was hoping for more. We probably only enjoyed because walked it with a private guide to help make some of the history/stories come alive. Some hidden gem places/churches but other buildings quite quaint. We had the time after exploring Austrias area, but I wouldn't say it's a must-see area if limited on time.

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