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Where will I buy groceries and do other shopping in Spain?
When we asked people living in Spain about good local restaurants, they mentioned...
"Every corner has a local grocer. There is also Carrefour and the Corte Ingles mid-town. We also found two great small Asian markets, one Chinese, one with Indian food," wrote a member who made the move to Granada, Spain.
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"People living in Spain typically buy groceries from local supermarkets, such as Mercadona, Carrefour, and El Corte Inglés. They also shop at local markets, such as La Boqueria in Barcelona, for fresh produce and other items. Additionally, people in Spain often shop at smaller, independent stores for specialty items. For other shopping, people in Spain often visit shopping malls, such as Centro Comercial Gran Vía in Madrid, or shop online," explained one expat living in Spain.
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Where will I buy groceries and do other shopping in Spain?
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
