Sunday shopping boost as Alcampo opens new Benalmadena supermarket on November 19

Located conveniently by exit 1008 in Altos del Higueron, the 1,200-square-metre store will trade from 9am to 10pm and feature seven fresh food counters.

Few things feel as welcome as a new supermarket round the corner, especially one with fresh food counters and long opening hours. Mark Thursday, November 19 in the diary, because Alcampo is opening its first company-run supermarket in Andalucia, with the launch set for that date.

Where and when it opens

Shoppers will find the store inside the Altos del Higueron shopping centre in Benalmadena, with doors scheduled to open to the public at 9am. It sits by exit 1008 on the A-7, so residents of Benalmadena Pueblo, Los Pacos, Fuengirola and Mijas should find it easy to reach.

Shopping hours are currently set as 9am to 10pm, including Sundays and bank holidays where trading is authorised. That is handy for anyone who forgot the milk on Saturday night.

Fresh counters planned

Staffed counters will serve butchery, fish, bakery, ready meals, delicatessen and cheese, and there will be a dedicated wine section. Anyone who prefers to buy meat, fish and cheese freshly cut, rather than pre-packed, should find plenty to explore.

A neighbourhood format

Alcampo has traded in Andalucia since 1989, including a popular hypermarket at La Canada in Marbella. This newcomer uses the “supermercado” format, a compact neighbourhood supermarket. At around 1,200 square metres, it suits a quick weekly shop rather than a full day out.

Jobs for local people

Alcampo confirmed the store will open with 37 staff in total, made up of 25 new local hires and 12 employees transferring from its Marbella hypermarket. Fifteen of those workers will staff the fresh counters after completing a combined 2,450 hours of training.

What it could mean for your shopping bill

Alcampo regularly ranks among the cheapest national chains in independent price checks, so many households will be curious to see how the Benalmadena shop compares.