- What delicious to bring from Spain?
- Traditional souvenirs of Spain
- The symbol of Spain is bullfighting
- Practical gifts
There are so many entertainments in Spanish resorts that any tourist instantly understands that a two-week tour is clearly not enough even for a quick sightseeing and participation in traditional holidays. Therefore, one of his main tasks is to find out from the locals what to bring from Spain as a gift to relatives, then quickly buy souvenirs and things in order to plunge into the rest.
This article will focus on the most famous Spanish souvenirs that have become real brands. We will show you what to look for, what interior items, clothing or products will become the best souvenir from this passionate and vibrant country.
What delicious to bring from Spain?
Gastronomy in Spain has been raised to the level of art, so there are so many delicious gifts that many are lost. It is important to know that the most famous food souvenirs are the following: olive oil; in fact, olives of different sizes (the largest resemble plums) and colors; spices; jamon; cheeses.
The oil obtained from the fruits of the olive is considered the most beneficial for health, it is important to buy varieties of the first, cold-pressed, in cans, so it is more convenient for transportation, especially if you plan to return to your homeland by plane. The same applies to olives (olives), such a variety is not found anywhere else in the world. Spain pleases the hostesses with the presence of delicious spices, sold separately, in sets, mixtures.
Men will appreciate jamon, a pork leg considered a Spanish national delicacy. The meat is dried raw, covered with a lot of salt. There are two types of jamon, one is obtained from white pigs with white hooves, the second - from black animals with black hooves.
Another national souvenir from Spain, more suitable for the beautiful half of humanity, are candied violets, the petals retain their color and aroma, are very tasty and look amazing. Among alcoholic beverages, guests prefer wines, however, food souvenirs have one characteristic feature - they disappear very quickly. Therefore, the traveler has to think about gifts that will last much longer than cheese or ham.
Traditional souvenirs of Spain
Several groups can be distinguished here, some of them will be widespread, that is, in any corner of the country, in any souvenir shop you can find postcards, magnets, mugs with the image of national symbols. On the other hand, every Spanish city has its own special gifts, for example, in Toledo you can buy knives used to open letters. They have been produced in this area since time immemorial and sold in specialized stores. The second famous souvenir in this city is swords.
Traditional Spanish gifts include leather wineskins used for wine. They are sold in any souvenir shop and look quite exotic. The wine is poured out through a tiny hole, so it is important to master the technique of drinking from a wineskin, which not everyone can do right away.
Whether in memory of the beautiful Carmen, or as a token of attention to all the passionate senorites, one of the most famous souvenirs is the Spanish fan. In Spain, they are fluent in the production technology of this small but necessary device in hot weather. The following materials are used for production: paper, wood, plastic, fabrics and lace. Depending on the material and the complexity of the execution, the price of a fan can differ dramatically, the cost of simple ones starts from 1 euro, and the most beautiful ones cost around 500 euros.
The symbol of Spain is bullfighting
The main spectacle that glorified the country is bullfighting or fights between a bull and a man. That is why the bull is the most popular souvenir, and it is performed in different techniques, it looks far from bloodthirsty, rather cute, perky, solemn, proud.
You can buy a tiny souvenir animal and a huge one, a plush toy for a child or a figurine made of expensive metal (bronze or copper). Figures of bulls, decorated with multi-colored mosaics, shod in medieval shoes with metal buckles are popular.
Practical gifts
Spain is not only a fun holiday and amazing spectacles, the country also provides a lot of opportunities to buy practical things for yourself and your family. The first places in the lists are occupied by the following goods: leather footwear; leather accessories (wallets, bags, belts); clothes of famous European brands; jewelry made of gold and silver.
For those tourists who still prefer products made in the national style, the Spaniards are ready to offer handmade Galician lace, colored glass souvenirs, wicker mats, baskets, Spanish wide-brimmed hats, bedspreads from Cadiz.
