'I'm a Brit in Spain - one local supermarket is far superior to the UK's'

A Brit living in Spain has declared that her local supermarket is "far superior" to those in the UK in "quality and freshness". Carolina Cornell, who originally comes from Taunton, Somerset, reviewed her local Mercadona supermarket and gave her top tips for what to buy while on holiday.

She first visited the booze section, where there is a "great selection of different wines." Carolina, who has lived on Spain's Costa del Sol for 11 years, noted her preference for "semi-sweet white wine" and showed off a bottle of La Distinguida for just £2.30 (€2.65). Her favourite bottle of Árabe comes in at just over £3.47 (€4). The 33-year-old woman then also reviewed Mercadona's crisps section, recommending a home-brand packet of nachos that is best accompanied with a tub of guacamole. Next up, she showed off the soft drinks section, highlighting a new cherry juice for just £0.95 (€1.10) and a carton of coconut water for just £2.25 (€2.60). Carolina then visited the skincare aisle where Mercadona has "so many amazing items at really good prices".

She also waxed lyrical over their gluten-free products and range of herbal teas. In a follow-up video titled 'Mercadona faves part 2', Carolina recommended the supermarket chain's tinned clam and tuna products.

She then showed their packaged lemon chicken pieces, "which are great in the air fryer". Carolina also visited the cheese and ready-made meals aisles, which included lasagna and meatballs.

She said: "If you like fresh fish, they also have a big fresh fish counter. This frozen wild salmon is super well-priced. I always buy this." She also visited the supermarket's "best selection of ice creams" and recommended her favourite products from the huge freezer.

She shared the videos on her TikTok page with the message: "If you're anything like me, I just love a browse in different supermarkets and seeing what other people buy...Even more so if it's on holiday!"

But Carolina said the prices have definitely gone up in recent years, especially the last 12 months. She added: "However, the quality and freshness of the products are far superior to most supermarkets in the UK. A lot is grown and sourced locally in Spain, so you can really tell it's fresh."

Online users flocked to Carolina's TikTok video comments. One local said, "Great store!" They added, "Love this video, saved!"

Another TikTok user remarked: "Love this, you look like you have so much more choice than I have in my local French supermarket, and so much cheaper!"

A further social media fan asked: "Have you tried the new summer pasta with lemon?" Another added: "Mercadona products are always high quality and never change, very reliable."