Souvenirs – not just ornaments, though evocative of the overseas countries, they serve not only for filling the bag. They can be very useful, necessary and even delicious. Today we’ll tell you what is brought from Spain, and where you can buy those. Especially taking into account the fact that only recently the government of the Spain decided that it will decrease the fee for the expenditure. The thing is that Spain doesn’t want to take the spot of Greece, which is now having a tourism number crush.
Figures are almost the most common souvenirs, from Spain. These symbols are found throughout the country: large and small, from any material, any color, so bringing them a gift from this country would be like to give a Russian a Russian Matryoshka – it has long been not original. Those who do not consider themselves to be vegetarians can get a souvenir – a real tail fastened to the bullfight bull. Negotiating the purchase of this rarity can be done with the owner of the restaurant of Casa Toribio, which is two steps from the Plaza de Toros on the street Cardenal Belluga. Only this person has the exclusive right to receive the tails of all the bulls, fought at the Metropolitan Las Ventas arena, and in ten stadiums for the Spanish bullfight in other lands.
Everybody is probably familiar with the great Spanish wines with rich thick flavor, which is ideally suited to meat. And that’s the main reason why the creation of Rioja winemakers can be a wonderful souvenir. But observe the authenticity: bring Spanish wine not in a typical wine bottle, but in a real leather wineskin. Small souvenir leather bags are sold throughout Spain, but their quality leaves much to be desired. Try to get one from the specialized wine shops.
Rather cumbersome, expensive and at the same time a great souvenir is a Spanish guitar. Worth a stroll on the famous shops of Madrid, which are especially numerous around the Plaza Mayor and in the Opera House. Some of them were designated centuries ago and thus their masters passed their secrets down from generation to generation. Even if you ultimately do not buy one, a trip to the shops, workshops will be an unforgettable tour for any music lover. You will be able to learn a lot not only about the instrument itself but also a lot about the Spanish music and culture.
No woman can resist the temptation to buy an unusual elegant jewelry inlaid with gold and silver. You can buy them in one of the countless shops in Toledo. If there’s no time to organize a tour to this city to have a visit to the masters, you will find in the heart of Madrid in the gift shop on the boulevard in the Prado, directly across from the famous Museum with not a bad choice of these decorations, while at quite reasonable prices.
Is you friend a football fan? Then do not forget to bring him something of souvenirs with the most famous clubs of “Real Madrid” and its main competitor “Barcelona” – from the museums of the teams, of course! Or go and visit the fun clubs of these quiet interesting teams and also get some stuff which is also autographed by the team members.
While in Catalonia, do not forget to buy a naturalistic figure man – “Kaganer”. Previously it was customary to place a crèche in the traditional Christ of Christmas. At first it was a shepherd, but then fantasy Catalans played out, and defecate depictions of famous singers, players and, of course, politicians from all over the world. Sitting over a handful of excrement figure you need to install it in a house on the place of honor – it brings good luck.
Another fun souvenir from Catalonia – Barretina Vermelha, a special red cap from local wool, which is considered to be one of the main symbol of this land. Thing is very practical. If not useful as a cap, New Year, it can be used as a headdress of the Santa Claus. The color of the cup allows it to add lots of color to the room where it can be laid as a simple souvenir.
While travelling from Mallorca, do not forget to buy a gift to friends- local sweet bread – Ensaimades. They are made on the island for centuries with different products – with apricots, pumpkin, sweet cream and chocolate. Especially interesting ensaimades with “angel hair” – special caramelized strands of pumpkin innards. Although it is a souvenir and will be destroyed in the twinkling of an eye, it’s worth it! This bread is believed to make the life sweeter.
The funs of the traditional crafts – Folk craftsmen can buy everything at once by going to the Spanish Village in Barcelona, which is located near the National Museum of Catalan Art at the foot of Montjuic. On the vast territory of the territory are many stone houses – exact replicas of buildings from different lands of Spain in full size. They were built to the International Exhibition of 1929 and had to be dismantled after it, but the Spaniards liked them and decided to leave them forever. Now each of the houses is an open shop, crafts workshop where artisans in your eyes make souvenirs, clothing, jewelry and immediately sell them.
Perhaps there’s no the main address for the purchase of any gift, from scarves to unique antique jewelry – Madrid Rastro Market, which operates every Sunday morning and took a couple of dozens of streets south of the Plaza Mayor. Stroll through this vast triangle between the Calle de Toledo, Calle Atocha, Ronda de Toledo and Ronda Atocha, and you’ll find absolutely everything.
For example, unusual jewelry home: intricate Spanish inscription of letters with incomprehensible icons on the covers of old magazines and posters can beautify any interior, just need to insert them in a neat frame. Designers around the world use them when they make apartments. On the whole Rastro street is given to vendors of newspapers, magazines, advertisements from past decades: all of this priceless stuff is given for a song.