The Juan Roig family took the initiative to establish Mercadona in 1977. Mercadona has grown into one of Spain's largest supermarket chains

Mercadona is a leading supermarket chain in Spain, renowned for its extensive selection of groceries and household items.

Spain is in the Central European Time (CET) zone, which is UTC+1. Spain is one hour ahead of the United Kingdom

Before adopting the Euro, Spain's currency was the peseta. The peseta had been in use for centuries, with its origins tracing back to the Middle Ages.

Spain is located in Southern Europe and boasts a strategic geographic position that offers a gateway to both Europe and Africa.

Spain has approximately 47 million inhabitants and therefor ranks as the sixth-most populous country in Europe.

There are 17 Autonomous Regions in Spain, each offering a unique and captivating experience, waiting to be explored.