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Shopping used to be an experience: writing lists, browsing the shelves, making small talk at the checkout – and lugging what felt like 17 bags back to the car. Today, all you need is a smartphone, and you can do your shopping while still sitting on the sofa in your pyjamas. Welcome to the world of delivery services!
This is no longer just about a quick pizza or that forgotten litre of milk. Supermarkets such as Pepe La Sal deliver your entire weekend shopping right to your doorstep, while platforms such as Glovo deliver flowers and drugstore items in addition to sushi. Even pet food shops are getting in on the act: why lug around a sack of dog food when it can simply be delivered?
Of course, there are limits. Not every service is available in every location, and some orders may surprise you with delivery charges or unexpected replacement products. But let's be honest:
That's a small price to pay for the luxury of simply outsourcing the lugging, sweating and queuing.
The following examples are just a selection from the wide range of delivery services available in the Marina Alta and Marina Baixa regions.
Pepe La Sal Supermarkets
Pepe La Sal offers a convenient delivery service with two options:
▶ Pick-up at the supermarketOrder online and collect your purchases from a branch of your choice. This service is free of charge.
▶ home deliveryDelivery times: Monday to Saturday, no deliveries on public holidays.
▶ Orders placed before 9:00 a.m. will be delivered on the same day by 5:00 p.m., later orders will be delivered on the next working day.
• Minimum order value: £30
▶ delivery charges:
• Up to 5 km: €3.
• 5–10 km: €5.
• 10–22 kilometres: €7.
• Delivery is free for orders over £120.
Further information and orders at: pepe la sal online
Masymas supermarkets
Masymas offers a home delivery service in all its branches:
▶ Purchases are made directly at the supermarket and delivered to your home for a delivery fee of £4. There is no minimum order value.
More details: more and more home delivery
Costablanca Supermarket
Supermercado Costablanca delivers both chilled and unchilled products:
Deliveries are made to mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and Portugal.
▶ Shipping costs are based on the weight of the order.
Information and online shop at: super costablanca
MyMercat
MyMercat is another food delivery service:
▶ delivery charge: €7 per order.
▶ Orders received before 12:00 noon will be delivered on the same day, later orders will be delivered the next day.
Further details can be found here: my mercat
Glovo
Glovo is an international delivery service that works with numerous restaurants in the region.
▶ Customers can order meals from restaurants, supermarket shopping and more.
▶ The app displays available delivery areas and partners.
Orders at: Glovo
Uber Eats
Uber Eats offers fast deliveries from restaurants in many towns in Marina Alta and Marina Baixa.
▶ Order via the app or website.
▶ Delivery areas and restaurants can be viewed directly.
Further information at: Uber Eats
What should customers pay attention to?
delivery areasCheck whether your place of residence is within the delivery area of the respective service.
terms and conditions: Pay attention to minimum order values, delivery times and fees.
product availability: Make sure that the desired products or restaurants are available.
Tips and tricks for use
Order earlyIt is advisable to order in good time, especially for fresh food or during peak hours.
Read reviewsThe experiences of other customers help to assess the quality of the services.
Take advantage of discountsMany providers offer special promotions or loyalty programmes that can help you save money.
Using appsApps such as Glovo or Uber Eats often offer discount codes for new customers or specific orders.
Whether it's the weekly shop, a gourmet dinner or emergency dog food, delivery services make life a little bit easier. Of course, they're not a cure-all for all shopping needs, but they save us when we need them most. So sit back, order your delivery and enjoy the freedom of letting others take care of your shopping lists. After all, there are more important things to do than search for the best avocados, right?