We stopped at this mall on the way south. Feeling hungry we decided to grab some items at this…read moresupermarket. And a very good supermarket it was. Good selection on wine, sodas, fresh fruit and veggies, fresh meat and fish/seafood counter and even freshly made Sushi (by the Chef behind the counter). So good we decided to stock up on our drinks for the next few days (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Bought some Baguette, cheese, regular ham and Jamon (just 1 Euro a pack!) for lunch. Good quality items, low prices, big selection. A good choice!

Being from the US, I would compare Carrefour to Walmart if they had a fresh meat counter. Here,…read moreyou have to put a coin in to get a shopping cart that you get back upon return and off you go! Fresh produce, frozen food, you name it, they have it! Clothing too! I bought a couple of outfits for the grandson that were on sale and easy to pack. Fun store to walk around. If you are here during the Christmas holiday, watch out for all the goodies you can get here! Chocolates galore!!

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.

The main branch of the Caprabo supermarket chain in Vilanova, which is usefully open throughout the…read moresiesta. The branch is large enough to have small sections for clothing and household goods, including bedding and towels, and often has special offers on these - the quality varies, but we've picked up some bargains in things like beach towels, flip-flops and table linen. It also has fresh meat and fish counters, and an unusually good fruit and vegetable section for a Spanish supermarket, if you prefer to choose your own (although the town's market is generally better value for fresh stuff). There's a good section for health-food items (eg dairy-free milk) and a wider range of breakfast cereals than many places - great if you want something without chocolate (to which Spain seems addicted - where else does Special K and All-bran comes in versions with added chocolate?). The only downside is that paying by credit cards with Chip-and-PIN - although possible - is a bit of a performance (and separate photo ID is needed). It's no real problem, though, so long as you are comfortable holding up the queue for a few minutes!