The second store in Algarve follows the opening of a shop in Portimão at Nova Vila Retail Park, with both stores creating 100 jobs each, highlighting their importance to the development of the local economy.

The two new stores mark Mercadona's entry into Algarve, following years of requests from local residents who had to travel to Spain to find the nearest store to their cities.

The Faro store will be Mercadona's tenth opening in Portugal in 2026, with the new shop located at Rua Tito Olívio, No. 437.

As happened in Portimão, strong demand is expected from Mercadona fans, who are particularly drawn to the stores because of their allegedly lower prices, especially in cosmetics and cleaning products.


Expansion plan

The opening of stores in Algarve is part of the Spanish company's expansion plan in Portugal, which remains underway.

Mercadona is currently preparing to build a new store in Torres Novas. Local media report that the former Nersant exhibition pavilion was acquired by Mercadona for €1.9 million, near other supermarket chains, which is expected to turn the area into a small commercial hub.

Porto store opening

In addition to the Faro store, Mercadona opened a shop in Maia, in the Porto district, on 10 November, further strengthening the supermarket chain's presence in the Porto Metropolitan Area.

The new Porto store marks the brand's ninth opening in Portugal in 2026, following the opening of stores in several locations across the country, including Portimão, Viseu and Covilhã, with further stores also planned for the districts of Beja and Vila Real.

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