Everyone who goes on a trip abroad - it does not matter, to a ski resort or exotic islands, to a historical study of cultural or architectural monuments of different countries or to a trip for the purpose of shopping, at the end of the vacation always thinks about choosing souvenirs. These are any gizmos reminiscent of visiting a foreign country, having fun in it and incredible impressions experienced during the trip, which can be displayed at home in a prominent place or presented to your relatives and friends.
Having visited the magnificent country of Spain, with its extraordinary culture, way of life and the whole atmosphere, you will not be able to leave it without taking some souvenirs, for example, real castanets or delicious Spanish sherry. Such things - one can be sure of this - will not serve as ordinary dust collectors, but will remain the most vivid memories of the time spent abroad, carefree and exciting.
So, what souvenirs from Spain will be the most unusual and interesting, the most memorable pieces of memory? As already mentioned above, such can be a national percussion musical instrument - castanets, created from two concave shells-plates connected together with a cord. The best (and most expensive) castanets are made from the hardest types of wood, much cheaper - from fiberglass. You can buy such a musical miracle in any souvenir shop, and learn how to tap a cheerful rhythm right on the streets. Naturally, you can’t visit Spain, the birthplace of bullfighting, and don’t bring a variety of toro souvenirs (bulls) made of different materials. Of glass and wood, metal and even plush - no one will be left without his bull mascot.
Souvenirs from Spain can be playful and playful, as described above, or they can be completely different - elegant, like magnificent fans (of various sizes, from lace, paper, wood or plastic) or expensive and solid, like real weapons made in the city of Toledo . The magnificent steel, which once glorified this city, today in the dexterous hands of masters turns into copies of famous swords and swords, which are willingly bought up by tourists from around the globe. The Toledo Sword is not a trinket, but a particle of the great history of Spain, partly its symbol, therefore such a souvenir, presented to someone, will certainly be appreciated.
Memorable souvenirs can be very tasty - this is a fabulously tasty jamon - jerky pork ham, which is a national Spanish delicacy. This dish can be sold in two forms: the more expensive serrano jamon (mountain jamon) and the Iberico jamon (black leg) available to any guest of the country. You can also bring from a trip to Spain, sherry, one of the most famous brands of Spanish wine, which is produced in the vicinity of the city of Jerez de la Frontiere. Buyers can choose the dry sherry "Fino", characterized by a bitter-fresh almond flavor and an attractive pale straw color, a dry wine called "Amontillado" with a hazelnut aroma, rich amber color or a soft variety "Manzanilla", strong and unusually fragrant.
Jewelry souvenirs from Spain are meant for the fair half of humanity - wonderful handmade jewelry, inlaid with gold and silver or made of artificial pearls grown on the island of Mallorca. Women will not remain indifferent to high-quality Spanish ceramics made in some areas, including Toledo, Valencia and Catalonia, as well as in Andalusia, where ancient medieval traditions of pottery are still preserved.
If you want to surprise your friends, bring unusual souvenirs from Spain - a real Spanish guitar, hand-woven multi-colored carpets or Valencia porcelain, always original and high-quality. For football fans, a variety of symbols of local clubs (Barcelona or Real Madrid) bought in numerous museums dedicated to these teams will be an excellent gift.