Had what I wanted: OJ. In fact, they had Tropicana OJ for 2.75…read more I came, I bought, I left happy. Conveniently located in the midst of many shops on a busy pedestrian street.

This is yet another branch of the ubiquitous supermarket chain in Vilanova, and the branch we used…read morewhen we first started coming here. It's large enough to cater for just about all your needs in terms of groceries and food, and has a fresh fish counter and delicatessen. The interior is a slightly odd shape, so navigating takes a little while to get used to. The choice of fruit and veg is a bit more limited than we're used to at home quite a lot of stuff is pre-packed, and there are certain things they don't have but then the market is only a few minutes away with several greengrocers to choose from. Other than that, it stocks most things: of course, the choice and brands reflect Spanish tastes, so there are a few things they don't have that we're used to the in UK, and vice-versa. It's a popular branch, and has customer parking and (useful, this) lockers to stash your bags or other shopping while you are going around.

Bonpreu is a small in-town supermarket on the main Rambla in Vilanova between the centre and the…read moresea, with an in-store bakery, meat counter and fruit and veg section. It's a pleasantly laid-out store, with a slightly more up-market feel than Mercadona or Caprabo, though it's not as large as its competitors and the range is a bit more limited. There's not much parking in the surrounding area, so it's not much use if you shop by car, although the local Vilanova town bus stops nearby. Usefully, it's open during the siesta, every week-day.