Spain has a special temperament. The country of flamenco and bullfighting is incredibly colorful, rest in it leaves, perhaps, the most vivid impressions. Leaving Spain, you should definitely grab a souvenir - something that would remind you of this amazing country.
What to bring from Spain? There will be no problems with this, souvenirs and gifts to relatives and friends here you can choose no less colorful. The first thing that tourists buy is all kinds of bull figures and castanets. Toro (bull souvenirs) made of various materials are sold literally at every step. In each shop you can also get castanets - a percussion instrument, consisting of two concave shell-plates, which are connected by a cord. Of course, castanets made of wood are considered the best, but you can choose a more economical option - fiberglass.
A good present for friends will be fans. They are made of lace, paper, wood and plastic, painted in floral motifs. You can buy fans of all kinds of colors, like luxurious bright shawls, in any market. Kukuxumusu brand T-shirts have long been the calling card of this country, they are decorated with prints with bright funny pictures that can cheer up not only the owner of the shirt, but also those around him. In a special store you can pick up some good CDs with Flamenco - for yourself and for friends. If you plan to attend a bullfight, be sure to order the original poster with your name among the participants in the bullfight. In Seville, this service is in demand.
Ceramic jugs, ashtrays, vases and plates are also very popular. The best products are produced in Catalonia and Toledo, famous for the pottery traditions of Andalusia. Valencia porcelain, due to its quality and originality, is known throughout the world. In Madrid there is a company store offering a wide range of products. However, it is better to buy the famous figurines of the Lladro factory in Valencia, where they are much cheaper.
What to bring friends from Spain? Botha, a leather container for wine - a very useful souvenir. Spanish goatskins are made from goat skins, such a present will cost about 30 euros. In Toledo, using similar technology to Damascus steel, they make great blades. Local craftsmen also make copies of famous swords and swords, this product is in great demand among visitors. Here, for 10 euros, you can buy a knife for letters, such a present is useful in the office.
It is useful to visit Toledo and those who do not know what to bring beloved from Spain. Here you can buy very original jewelry with ornaments and precious stones. A more affordable option is jewelry made of artificial pearls, which are produced in Mallorca. There, at the factory, they offer a large selection of branded products from it at the lowest prices in the country.
What else to buy in Spain? In Salamanca, Cadiz and in the Alpuharra region, colored carpets and blankets are made of incredible beauty, and tourists from all over the world come for them. Well and, of course, what gifts from Spain without wine ?! Perhaps the most famous is Jerez, it is made in the vicinity of Jerez de la Frontiere. Choose to your taste: Fino - the driest, Amontillado - with the flavor of hazelnuts, or soft Manzanilla - a real sherry can be brought only from Spain. Although, in this country, each region boasts its own wine, you will not lose if you buy wine from Rioja as a gift to your friends.
Do not know what to bring from Spain as a gift to gourmets? In supermarkets you can buy a national delicacy - jamon. This is a pork ham, dried, there are two types of it - serrano and Iberico. The latter, as a rule, is much more expensive, it can cost up to 200 euros. Spanish tea and spices are also unlikely to leave anyone indifferent; local saffron, as you know, is valued more than gold. From Mallorca they bring boxes with an ensaymada (puff pastry rolls with different fillings). Candied violets will be an excellent gift from Madrid. You can buy them at Canalejas Square. Monks grow violets and prepare sweets, a kilogram of sweets will cost about 120 euros.
But that is not all. Stained glass products, mats, Galicia lace, colorful hats and baskets - Spain will offer you many colorful gifts.