Located in the heart of Albacete, Spain, the Albacenter shopping center is the dominant commercial center in the province and is part of the Helios Real Estate Socimi retail portfolio. Since its opening in 1996, the center has expanded and undergone significant renovations, including a full redesign of its entrances in 2018. It features 67 units, 1,223 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging stations, solar panels, and boasts BREEAM certification, offering excellent accessibility via the A-31 motorway and serving a catchment area of over 206,000 residents.
Following a major acquisition in late 2024, the Helios consortium, a joint venture between Hines European Real Estate Partners III (HEREP III) and Grupo Lar, acquired Lar España Real Estate Socimi. Helios Real Estate Socimi, rebranded from Lar España, manages a portfolio of 12 malls and retail parks know for their quality and scale. Helios is setting a benchmark in retail real estate through value creation, sustainability and innovative customer experiences.