# Mercadona expansion in Portugal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260902-mercadona-expansion-in-portugal > Updated: 2026-09-08T13:30:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Mercadona is continuing its expansion within the Portuguese market. Following existing operations in Évora and Setúbal, the Spanish supermarket chain opened a new store in the Beja Jardim Commercial Park on September 3, marking its entry into the Beja district. This opening was the sixth new store launched by the company in Portugal during 2026. The retailer has since expanded its presence to include Vila Real, where it invested over 9.5 million euros to open a 1,900-square-meter facility that created 74 permanent jobs. In the Alentejo region, the new Beja store represented an investment exceeding 5 million euros and employed 64 permanent workers. With these recent developments, Mercadona’s presence in Portugal has grown to 76 stores. The company’s growth strategy continues to target the Algarve region, with openings scheduled for Portimão in October and Faro shortly thereafter. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Mercadona expands Portuguese presence with new stores in Vila Real and Beja Mercadona continues its Portuguese expansion, opening new stores in Vila Real and Beja with significant investments and the creation of numerous permanent jobs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercadona-expands-portuguese-presence-with-new-stores-in-vila-real-and-beja ### 2026-09-02: Mercadona expands Portuguese presence with new Beja store Mercadona is expanding its Portuguese presence with a new store opening in Beja on September 3, part of a broader 2026 growth strategy targeting northern and southern regions. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercadona-expands-portuguese-presence-with-new-beja-store ### 2026-08-09: Mercadona launches low-cost Portuguese-style prepared salad Mercadona has launched a Portuguese-style salad in its ready-to-eat range, using beans instead of potatoes and mayonnaise to offer a lighter, low-cost summer meal option. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercadona-launches-low-cost-portuguese-style-prepared-salad --- Cite as: Mercadona expansion in Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260902-mercadona-expansion-in-portugal