Traveling to Spain is full of impressions, and this also applies to shopping. For useful gizmos and simple trinkets, you can go to the fair or shopping centers. There you can buy things that will give fond memories of your vacation or become an original gift for family and friends.
Let's take a closer look at what you can buy in Spain and bring home as a souvenir of your vacation experiences:
· Swords and knives from Toledo are useful souvenirs - they are pleasing to the eye. This little pleasure costs 10 €.
· Fan. A true feminine attribute that exudes femininity and luxury. These are bright, ornamented products that you are not ashamed to buy and bring as a gift to a girl. Plastic fans are cheaper than fabric or paper fans. You can buy them for at least 2 €.
· Wineskin. It is used as a small vessel that is convenient to carry. You can pour water, wine or something stronger there. The accessory costs 30 €.
· Belts, wallets, bags and wallets in Spain are made from real leather. These souvenirs will last a long time and are offered in a wide variety: it's a sin not to buy.
· Bulls-figurines. These colorful figurines are a symbol of the country for travelers. Price - 30 €.
· Castanets. Souvenirs from Spain, without which there is no real flamenco. They are made of durable wood and cost from 20 €.
What to bring from Spain as a gift to friends, colleagues or family
As a present from Spain, it is customary for tourists to bring aromatic coffee, tea, sugar in gift wrapping. The vaunted local sausage enjoys considerable fame - soft, appetizing, without a pungent smell, which, among other things, can be stored for a long time without a refrigerator. A gift can also be a souvenir, a piece of clothing, a useful accessory, or sweets:
· Candied violets. A delicacy that is not easy to find on sale, but in Plaza Canalejas in Madrid, you can "snatch" a bag. One kilogram is estimated at 150 €. Violets are added to tea, and sweets are sprinkled with crushed petals.
· Spices. Hot Spanish spices will last for a long time to prepare national dishes, the recipes of which you will learn from the Spaniards. Their prices are low - from 4 € per 1 kilogram.
· Brandy is a great presentation option, you can bring it from Spain to friends or colleagues. Particular attention should be paid to Jerez de la Frontera - a strong drink for real men with a spicy taste.
· Asturian cider. Another type of alcoholic beverage common in this country. Spanish shops offer tourists to buy cider in a traditional or gift bottle of different sizes, which will determine the price of the gift.
· Embroidered pillows in bold colors are carefully handcrafted to make a great holiday gift. You can meet the object of national pride decorated with patterns on both sides at any market or fair.
· Cheese. Manchego is a good example. It is characterized by a spicy aftertaste with a bright aftertaste. The cheese is stored for a long time and will easily endure a long flight in an airplane.
As a gift for yourself or your loved ones, you can also buy sweet dried fruits that are cut large and never dry, dark chocolate and mixes for making drinks.
What to bring from Spain: tips for tourists
It is better to stock up on souvenirs from Spain in Madrid or Barcelona: here it is cheaper, the quality is higher, and the variety of goods that you can buy will even put you in a stupor at first.
The safest way to shop is in markets, shops, shopping centers. It is better to treat the shops on the outskirts with caution. At the same time, it is necessary to think in advance what to buy in Spain, because the tourist does not need to listen to "profitable" offers and spend too much. Shopping excursions are offered in Madrid and Barcelona. With their help, you can easily find reliable places with a variety of souvenirs, get advice, ask questions to the guide.
So, the main tips for tourists:
· Be guided by the Centro Comercial signs - this mark means that there is a large hypermarket nearby.
· Street sellers overcharge - buy where there are price tags for each fixed price item.
· Tax Free - a mark that means the opportunity to return part of the money if the purchase exceeds 90.15 €. Be sure to keep your receipt.
Souvenirs are useful and not so little things that will remind you of carefree and full of impressions days when you are away from your favorite vacation spot. Here is a wide selection of memorabilia that you can buy in Spain and bring as a gift to your family or friends. Choose bright, colorful, high-quality goods that will remind you of the culture and traditions of the country.
