The Best Supermarkets in Lanzarote (2026 Guide)

Whether you’re visiting Lanzarote on holiday or living on the island year-round, choosing the right supermarket can make a significant difference to both your budget and your shopping experience.

Lanzarote’s supermarket landscape is dominated by five major chains: Mercadona, HiperDino, Lidl, Aldi and SPAR. Each has its strengths, and the best choice often depends on what matters most to you.

To create this guide, we scored each supermarket across six categories:

• Product Range (25%)
• Value for Money (20%)
• Convenience & Locations (20%)
• Fresh Food Quality (15%)
• Vegan Products (10%)
• Gluten-Free Products (10%)

These ratings are editorial assessments based on local experience, customer feedback, product availability and convenience for both residents and tourists.

Mercadona earns the highest score thanks to its excellent balance of quality, variety and pricing.

The stores are typically modern, spacious and well organised, with strong fresh food departments and an impressive own-brand range. Residents often use Mercadona for their main weekly shop because it offers almost everything under one roof.

What Mercadona Does Best

• Fresh meat and fish counters
• Bakery products
• Ready meals
• Household goods
• Competitive prices
• High-quality own-brand products

Vegan and Gluten-Free Options

Mercadona has invested heavily in specialist dietary products.

Popular options include:

• Vegan burgers
• Plant-based cheeses
• Oat and almond milks
• Gluten-free pasta
• Gluten-free bread
• Dairy-free desserts
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Best Locations

Tourists will find the most convenient stores in:

• Puerto del Carmen
• Playa Honda
• Arrecife

The Playa Honda branch is particularly useful for visitors arriving from the airport and stocking up for the week.

Verdict

If you have access to a car, Mercadona is arguably the best all-round supermarket on Lanzarote.

HiperDino is Lanzarote’s home-grown supermarket chain and has one major advantage over every competitor: location.

There is usually a HiperDino or SuperDino close to most tourist accommodation, making it the easiest supermarket to use during a holiday.

What HiperDino Does Best

• Excellent resort coverage
• Convenient locations
• Strong selection of branded goods
• Good fresh produce
• Long opening hours in tourist areas

Vegan and Gluten-Free Options

Larger HiperDino stores now offer:

• Dedicated gluten-free sections
• Vegan milks
• Meat alternatives
• Organic products
• Free-from snacks
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Best Locations

• Puerto del Carmen
• Playa Blanca
• Costa Teguise
• Playa Honda
• Open Mall Arrecife
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Verdict

For holidaymakers who don’t want to drive across the island to save a few euros, HiperDino is often the most practical choice

Lidl remains one of the cheapest places to shop on Lanzarote and is particularly popular with budget-conscious residents.

Although its range is smaller than Mercadona’s, Lidl performs exceptionally well on price.

What Lidl Does Best

• Lowest prices on many essentials
• Fresh bakery section
• Dairy products
• Frozen foods
• Weekly special offers

Vegan and Gluten-Free Options

Lidl is surprisingly strong in this area.

Highlights include:

• Vegan pizzas
• Plant-based proteins
• Vegan ready meals
• Gluten-free bread
• Gluten-free snacks
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Best Locations

• Playa Honda
• Arrecife
• Tías/Puerto del Carmen area
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Verdict

If your priority is keeping costs down, Lidl offers the best value on the island.

Aldi has quickly established itself on Lanzarote and offers excellent value on many products.

Many residents combine an Aldi shop with visits to Lidl or Mercadona.

What Aldi Does Best

• Frozen foods
• Wines
• Seasonal promotions
• European speciality weeks
• Own-brand products

Vegan and Gluten-Free Options

Aldi’s range is steadily improving and includes:

• Vegan burgers
• Plant-based ready meals
• Gluten-free essentials
• Organic foods
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Verdict

A solid option for value shopping, though most residents still prefer Mercadona or Lidl for a full weekly shop

SPAR remains extremely popular because of its convenient locations throughout Lanzarote’s tourist resorts.

However, convenience comes at a cost.

Prices are generally higher than Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi, and the range is often more limited.

What SPAR Does Best

• Easy to find
• Convenient opening hours
• Ideal for top-up shopping
• Good local produce

Downsides

• Higher prices
• Smaller stores
• Fewer specialist dietary products
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Verdict

Perfect for grabbing essentials, but not usually the best option for a large weekly s

Many Lanzarote residents use a combination of supermarkets rather than relying on just one.

A typical strategy is:

• Main weekly shop at Mercadona
• Bargain hunting at Lidl
• Top-up purchases at HiperDino
• Emergency items from SPAR

This approach combines the best prices, widest range and greatest convenience.

For residents, Mercadona remains the strongest all-round supermarket on Lanzarote thanks to its product range, quality and value.

For tourists, HiperDino wins because its stores are usually located exactly where visitors need them.

If you’re looking to save money, Lidl offers the best value, while Aldi continues to grow as an increasingly attractive alternative.

No matter where you’re staying on the island, you’ll never be far from a supermarket that suits your needs.