Quick Answer
There is no single best supermarket in Lanzarote. Lidl and ALDI are good if price is your main concern. Mercadona works well for a larger Spanish-style grocery shop and has a decent prepared food section. HiperDino is probably the most useful chain for tourists because it has strong coverage in the main resorts. SPAR turns up almost everywhere and is ideal when you just need something nearby. The sensible approach is one bigger shop near the start of your holiday at whichever Lidl, ALDI or Mercadona fits your route, then HiperDino or SPAR for top-ups during the week.
Mercadona: Best for a Proper Shop
Mercadona is one of the biggest supermarket chains in Spain and you do not need to go far out of your way to find one on Lanzarote. Current locations include Arrecife, Playa Honda and Puerto del Carmen. Several stores also carry the Listo para Comer prepared food range, which is genuinely useful on the evenings when you have a kitchen but absolutely no interest in using it.
For a self-catering holiday, Mercadona handles a substantial shop well: fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, household basics, drinks and a solid own-brand range across everything. It is not necessarily the cheapest option for every product but it is consistent, well-stocked and easy to navigate.
Do not drive across the island just because someone online said Mercadona is cheaper. If you only need water, milk and breakfast for tomorrow, the supermarket five minutes away almost always wins once you factor in time and fuel.
HiperDino: The One You Will Actually Use Most
HiperDino is a Canarian chain and it is probably the most convenient supermarket option for tourists on Lanzarote. It runs full-sized HiperDino stores, SuperDino branches and smaller HiperDino Express locations. Current listings show locations around Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise, and many resort branches open seven days a week.
The Express stores are not where you want to do an enormous weekly shop, but they are ideal for drinks, breakfast supplies, snacks and the things you forgot to buy on the big shop. HiperDino is also one of the better places to find Canarian products if you want to go slightly beyond the familiar international brands.
Lidl: More Useful Than It Used to Be
Lidl has expanded properly on Lanzarote. The chain now has six stores on the island following the opening of its Costa Teguise location in 2025, with branches around Arrecife, Playa Honda, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise. For British and Irish visitors it will feel immediately familiar: own-brand groceries, bakery section, fresh food, household items and the rotating middle-aisle promotions.
The Costa Teguise store is particularly useful because visitors staying there no longer need to drive towards Arrecife just to reach a Lidl. If you have a car and want to stock a villa for several days, Lidl is an obvious comparison alongside Mercadona and ALDI.
ALDI: Particularly Good in Playa Blanca
ALDI is a relatively recent arrival on Lanzarote. There are currently branches in Arrecife and Playa Blanca, with the Playa Blanca store opening as part of ALDI's recent expansion in the Canary Islands. Both stores currently list standard opening hours of 08:30 to 22:00 seven days a week, though public holiday closures apply.
For visitors staying in the south, the Playa Blanca ALDI is particularly useful. It gives the area another proper large supermarket option alongside Lidl, HiperDino and SPAR. ALDI's model leans heavily on own-brand products which makes it a sensible stop if you are keeping a self-catering food budget under control. It is also worth knowing that ALDI sources around 20 per cent of its Canary Islands range from more than 50 local suppliers, so it is not all imported standard supermarket fare.
SPAR: Best When You Just Need Something Close
You will see SPAR frequently around Lanzarote. SPAR Lanzarote currently has 25 stores across the island including locations in Arrecife, Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Mácher and Playa Blanca. The stores vary considerably in size, from small convenience-style shops to much larger supermarkets, so do not judge the chain by the smallest branch you walked into.
For tourists, SPAR is most useful as the supermarket that is simply there when you need one. A smaller resort SPAR handles bread, drinks and breakfast food well. A larger branch can handle a proper shop. SPAR Lanzarote has been on the island for more than 60 years so it is also worth checking the shelves for local and Canarian products rather than defaulting to whatever looks familiar.
Which Is the Cheapest?
There is no permanent cheapest supermarket for every product. Prices and promotions change and a chain that is cheaper on pasta may not be cheapest on fresh fish or wine. If budget is the priority, compare Lidl, ALDI and Mercadona for the main shop. All three rely heavily on own-brand ranges and Lidl and ALDI specifically operate with a value-focused model.
That said, convenience matters. Saving a few euros on a trolley is not a victory if you have driven 40 minutes each way to achieve it. The easiest saving on a Lanzarote holiday is usually just buying water, breakfast, fruit and snacks in a proper supermarket at the start of your stay rather than paying resort convenience-shop prices for the same things all week.
Best Supermarkets by Resort
Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del Carmen has one of the best supermarket selections on the island. Mercadona, Lidl, HiperDino and SPAR are all available in or around the resort. There is no reason to drive towards Arrecife purely for groceries. If you are without a car, walk to whichever proper supermarket is closest. If you have a car and are doing a full week's shop, compare Lidl and Mercadona with the larger HiperDino options.
Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca now has genuinely good supermarket choice. ALDI, Lidl, HiperDino and SPAR all have presence in the area, including both larger stores and smaller resort branches. The ALDI Playa Blanca store is on Avenida A Femés and the HiperDino network covers Las Coloradas, Marina Rubicón and other resort areas. For a big villa shop, ALDI or Lidl are the obvious starting points. For convenient top-ups, HiperDino and SPAR are usually easier.
Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise has become much easier for supermarket shopping since the Lidl opened in 2025. There are also several HiperDino Express branches and SPAR stores around the resort. The Lidl is a large modern store and you can manage a proper self-catering holiday in Costa Teguise without making supermarket runs into Arrecife anymore. That is a recent improvement and not all older guides will reflect it.
What to Actually Buy
Do not use the supermarket only to recreate exactly what your kitchen at home looks like. Most of the major chains in Lanzarote have a regional section with Canarian and local products worth looking at. Canarian cheeses, mojo sauces, gofio, local wines and island-grown potatoes are all available if you look rather than defaulting to the imported equivalent.
For wine specifically: look for Lanzarote bottles from the volcanic vineyards of La Geria rather than automatically reaching for something you already recognise. The volcanic Malvasía is genuinely good and costs less in a supermarket than in a resort restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Mercadona in Lanzarote?
Yes. Mercadona has locations including Arrecife, Playa Honda and Puerto del Carmen.
Is there an ALDI in Lanzarote?
Yes. ALDI currently has supermarkets in Arrecife and Playa Blanca. Both list opening hours of 08:30 to 22:00 seven days a week with public holiday exceptions.
Is there a Lidl in Lanzarote?
Yes. Lidl has six stores on Lanzarote including locations serving Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise. The Costa Teguise store opened in 2025.
Which supermarket is best in Playa Blanca?
ALDI or Lidl for a larger shop. HiperDino and SPAR when proximity and convenience matter more than price.
Which supermarket is best in Puerto del Carmen?
Puerto del Carmen has Mercadona, Lidl, HiperDino and SPAR. No need to travel to Arrecife for a normal grocery shop.
Which supermarket is best in Costa Teguise?
The Lidl that opened in 2025 is the best option for a bigger shop. HiperDino Express and SPAR branches are useful for top-ups within the resort.
Are Lanzarote supermarkets open on Sundays?
Many branches in tourist areas do open on Sundays but this varies by store and public holiday rules. Check the individual store hours before making a special trip.
Which is the cheapest supermarket in Lanzarote?
There is no single answer because prices and promotions change. Lidl, ALDI and Mercadona are generally the strongest options if keeping costs down is the priority. But do not drive 40 minutes each way to save €4.
To Wrap Up
The best supermarket in Lanzarote is the one that fits where you are staying and what you actually need. One bigger shop early in the week at whichever Lidl, ALDI or Mercadona is convenient. HiperDino or SPAR for the rest. And leave some room in the trolley for something local rather than spending the whole holiday eating exactly what you eat at home.
