In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at how the country's small neighbourhood stores are struggling to survive against the likes of Amazon, and why this matters so much for the Spanish lifestyle we all appreciate.
Alex Dunham - alex.dunham@thelocal.com
Updated: Sat 16 May 2026 10:10 CET
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Become a regular at your local 'carniceria' (butcher's) in Spain, it'll really make a difference. Photo: Belen Savio/Pexels
In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at how the country's small neighbourhood stores are struggling to survive against the likes of Amazon, and why this matters so much for the Spanish lifestyle we all appreciate.
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