What's open on Sundays in Madrid?

Sunday in Madrid runs later and quieter than weekdays, but the city is far from closed. The Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza all open Sunday mornings, and the Prado offers free entry from 5 to 8 p.m. El Rastro flea market fills the streets around La Latina from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is the defining Sunday activity for locals and visitors alike. Most restaurants operate normal lunch service, typically 2 to 4 p.m., though some smaller spots take Sunday evening off. The Mercado de San Miguel stays open all day. Retail is more limited: chain stores in the Gran Vía corridor and the Xanadú and La Vaguada shopping centers stay open, while independent shops in Malasaña and Chueca are largely closed. Metro runs its standard schedule. Afternoon in Madrid on a Sunday belongs to a long lunch and a walk through Retiro Park, which costs nothing and is open daily until dusk.

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