Mercadona, Lidl and Decathlon are among the major names confirmed for the new La Montaña retail park in Aranjuez, which is almost fully leased and targeted to open in the final quarter of 2026. Information from Alerce Real Estate, 98% of the 20,000 square metres of commercial space has been leased, with two central units still available. The developer began handing over premises to tenants in July, allowing brands to start fitting out their stores ahead of launch.
Located on Calle Patrimonio Mundial in the La Montaña district, the project will bring together fifteen brands across food, sports, fashion, home, automotive, pets and toys. Alongside Mercadona and Lidl, the line-up includes Decathlon, Kiabi, Skechers, McDonald’s, Burger King, Izumo, JYSK, Müller, Action, Max Colchón, Norauto, Guaw and Juguettos. The two remaining units measure 210 and 150 square metres and are being marketed for uses such as food service or pharmacy, according to the developer.
Alerce and the Aranjuez City Council estimate that the retail park will generate more than 350 direct and indirect jobs across its operators. That figure reflects the projected employment impact of the development as a whole. Recruitment is expected to take place in stages as businesses prepare their premises and approach their openings.
Job Fair and Recruitment Sessions
To connect local residents with employment opportunities, the City Council scheduled a job fair for 24 September at the Centro Cultural Isabel de Farnesio. The event was intended to connect residents with participating brands, introduce the profiles they seek and provide routes to apply. Residents interested in Mercadona roles can also consult the company’s official recruitment portal.
A later recruitment initiative focused specifically on Action and JYSK. Canal Ferretero reported on 20 October 2026 that the Mesa de Empleo de Aranjuez had scheduled an employment-focused business meeting for 21 and 22 October, with company information sessions and selection interviews. The two retailers are preparing stores in the new retail park, creating a direct recruitment channel alongside the broader employment opportunities expected across the development.
The projected 350 jobs span direct and indirect roles across the park’s operators. Hiring is expected to unfold as individual businesses prepare to open, linking recruitment timelines to the fit-out and launch of their premises.
Rapid Leasing and Regional Impact
Since January, commercial occupancy at La Montaña has risen from just over 80% to 98%, while construction has progressed since work began in July 2025. The retail park’s catchment area covers more than 130,000 people, including Aranjuez and neighbouring towns. Its mix of supermarkets, specialist retailers and restaurants is designed to bring a broad range of services together in one location. McDonald’s arrival at La Montaña is part of a wider wave of restaurant openings in the region, alongside major projects such as the Infinity mega mall in Valencia.
La Montaña’s developers are also targeting a “Very Good” BREEAM sustainability certification, reflecting a focus on energy efficiency, accessibility and environmental standards. The certification remains a stated project goal.
With tenant handovers underway and nearly all commercial space committed, the retail park is targeting an opening in the final quarter of 2026. The precise date will depend on construction completion and the fit-out schedules of individual operators. The Aranjuez City Council and Alerce Real Estate are the institutions and developer associated with project updates.
