There are several main Almuñécar Supermarkets or Grocery Stores in the area, including La Herradura, Motril and Vélez-Málaga . There are also several specialty markets or small stores where you will be able to find imported or international products. A few of these are open for limited hours on Sundays. Check for details in the Almuñécar Directory now.
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Remember, most stores are closed on public holidays. You can see a list for holidays in Spain here.
Supermercado Almuñécar Supermarkets & Grocery Stores
Not everything named supermercado (supermarket) is a big market. There are many small shops with the name supermarket in their names. When we think of a supermarket, we envision several aisles of shopping along with several cashiers for check out. There are many small supermercados around town, along Velilla beach and in La Herradura, but the bigger stores are mainly in Almuñécar. We have them listed below with 3 in Almuñécar and 1 smaller in La Herradura.
Mercadona Almunecar Supermarket (2 locations)
Mercadona is by far the largest Almuñécar supermarkets. The location near San Cristobal is very similar to “American Style” Grocery shopping. Plenty of shopping space and parking as well. This store opened in May of 2012, so is provide a nice new shopping environment. In certain areas of town you can order online or go to the store and shop, then use Mercadona delivery services. Check the Mercadona website to see if your area is covered.
Mercadona opening hours (standard)
Monday through Saturday, early September – mid June from 09:00 – 21:30
Mercadona opening hours summer
Monday through Saturday, June 25 – September 7, 2019 from 09:00 – 22:00
- Mercadona supermarket in P4
- Address: Calle Marina Pineda, near town center
- Mercadona Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 to 21:30
Near Town Center, across side street from LiDL – Validated covered parking
- Mercadona supermarket in San Cristobal
- Address: Avenida Mar de Plata, 4 San Cristobal. Behind Almuñécar Playa Hotel.
- Mercadona Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 to 21:30
Near Paseo de San Cristobal – Validated covered parking for nearly 200 cars
Dia% – Dia Supermarket (2 locations)
This is one of the larger Grocery Stores in Almuñécar. It should meet all of your basic needs and it in a good location in town. The Dia% supermarket in La Herradura is a bit smaller, but offers plenty.
- Dia Almuñécar
- Address: Calle Larache, S/N (Almuñécar)
Near town center, across from Friday Market – Validated open parking
- Dia Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 to 21:30, Sunday 10:00 to 20:00
- Address: Calle Larache, S/N (Almuñécar)
- Dia La Herradura
- Address: Calle Rambla del Espinar, 20 (La Herradura)
Just a few blocks to the east of the La Herradura / N340 round about - Dia Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 to 21:30
Sunday 9:30 to 13:30
- Address: Calle Rambla del Espinar, 20 (La Herradura)
LiDL Supermarket
Right next to Dia% you will find LiDL. This is also one of the bigger Supermarket / Grocery Store in Almuñécar. It should meet all of your basic needs and it in a good location in town. You will find some imported items and some German Brands.
- LiDL Almuñécar
- Address: Maria Pineda Street No. 32,
Near town center, across from Friday market – Validated open parking - LiDL Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 to 21:30
- Address: Maria Pineda Street No. 32,
- LiDL Almuñécar
Lidl Christmas Holidays 2019/2020
Opening hours Monday – Saturday 09:00 – 21:30
Sundays open: December 22 and 29 from 09: 00-20: 00, January 5, 2020 from 09: 00-15: 00
Open holiday: Monday 09/12
Special schedule: December 24 and 31 from 09: 00-19: 00
Holiday Closed: December 06 and 25, January 01 and 06, 2020
Al Campo Supermarket Motril
While not an Almuñécar supermarket, this is a very large store, similar to a Tesco or Wal-mart and located about 20 minutes to the east of Almuñécar, on the N340. It should meet all of your needs and then some, as they do carry more product choices for international food. They also sell appliances, electronics, sporting goods, housing goods, school supplies, clothing, and more.
- Al Campo Motril
- Address: Avda. Salobreña S/N-Pol. La Puchilla, 18600 Motril (Granada)
- Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 – 22:00
- 958 60 55 00
- Click here for google map
More Shopping in Almunecar
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Additional information for Shopping in Motril
There are many high street shops in Motril and you will also find sporting goods, DIY hardware and more. We have a full article on Shopping in Motril, as well as Things to do in Motril.
Eroski Supermarket (Vélez-Málaga)
This is a very large supermarket, similar to a Tesco or Wal-mart and located about 30 minutes to the west of Almuñécar, on the A7. It is one of the cornerstone stores in the El Ingenio shopping mall. It should meet all of your needs and then some, as they do carry more product choices for international food. They also sell appliances, electronics, sporting goods, housing goods, school supplies, clothing, and more.
- Eroski Vélez-Málaga
- Address: El Ingenio, Av. del Rey Juan Carlos I, s/n, 29740 Vélez-Málaga
- Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 22:00
- 952 54 58 88
- Click here for google map
Holidays
Markets and Stores are usually closed on all National and possibly local holidays.
Please view our Almuñécar Holiday calendar here.
2019 – 2020 Christmas Holidays
Time for more holidays! Some stores may close or have limited hours.
December 6 Constitution Day
Most of the big stores will be closed. Mercadona, LiDL, Dia% confirmed closed.
December 9 Immaculate Conception (Holiday is the 8th observed on the 9th this year)
Mercadona P4 open 09:00 – 15:00
Mercadona San Cristobal Closed
LiDL open 09:00 – 21:30
Dia% open 09:00 – 14:30
Sunday December 22
Dia% open 09:00 – 16:00
December 24 Christmas Eve
Mercadona open 09:00 – 19:30
LiDL open 09:00 – 19:00
December 25 Christmas Day
Most of the big stores will be closed. Mercadona, LiDL, Dia% confirmed closed.
December 31 New Year’s Even
Mercadona open 09:00 – 19:30
LiDL open 09:00 – 19:00
January 1 New Year’s Day
Most of the big stores will be closed. Mercadona, LiDL confirmed closed.
January 5 (Three King’s Day Eve & Parade)
Most of the big stores will have limited or special hours, possibly closed.
January 6 Epiphany (Three King’s Day)
Most of the big stores will be closed. Mercadona, LiDL, Dia% confirmed closed.
Please see the Town Map for locations and other city landmarks.
Almuñécar Specialty Markets
Markets or small stores where you will be able to find imported or international products.
You will find Spar in 2 locations, Olivares, Coviran (several locations), Komo Komo, and several mom and pop markets. There are a few of these open on Sundays for limited hours, Coviran on Calle Pablo Iglesias and Spar on Calle Bikini, as well as Supermercado Al-Andalus at the far end of San Cristobal Beach. Please check the directory for more information.
The Coviran on the corner of Calle Guadix and Calle Pablo Iglesias is open limited hours on Sunday.
Imported Foods!
If you are here from another country, then you may miss some of your favorite foods. There are a few places to get some imported items around town or in the area.
- Olivares – has a small selection of imported foods. It is located on Av. Juan Carlos. Please see our directory for more info.
- Taste of America – it is just as it sounds, imported goods from America! The store is online and you may have it shipped right to your home. Please see our directory for more info.
- Iceland – an old familiar from the UK. This is located about 80 minutes away in Mijas, but you can find so much there. It is worth a trip every so often. Please see our directory for more info.
- Al Campo – this is a standard large store like Tesco, Wal-mart, or any of the other multipurpose markets. The nearest is located in Motril and they also offer online ordering. Please see our directory for more info.
- Amazon – of course you can also have items shipped directly from Amazon.
La Herradura & Almuñécar Markets
La Herradura & Almuñécar Markets
Something you need to experience when you visit are the La Herradura & Almuñécar Markets, but which one will you choose? There are several supermarkets, shops and open air markets.
We provide a high level summary of the various Almuñécar Market and La Herradura Market options. Some people use the word “Market” or “Markt”and mean supermarket, grocery store or an open air market. For us the word market, means more of the open air market with of a local feel, let’s say less commercialized. So if you are looking for the Almunecar Markt, Almunecar Market, Almunecar Supermarkets, or Grocery Stores, we have each of those listed below and you can click on the link for more information. Read more about La Herradura & Almuñécar Markets
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