What to bring from Spain: souvenirs and products
Spain is wonderful sunny and beautifula country. In it, any tourist, even the most sophisticated, can find interesting entertainment. Back home, of course, I want to have some little thing, a bauble that would always remind me of those beautiful moments in the country of enraged bulls and sunny bright days. And it is not customary to come home from the resort without bringing a memorable souvenir. What to bring from Spain - in our article.
As a gift from Spain - souvenirs and prices for them
1. The Spanish fan. Sold in all souvenir shops. At first glance, the fans all look alike, but this is a misconception: in fact, there are a lot of them. The price for the fan is also varied: the cheapest will cost from 2-3 euros, expensive copies will cost 400-500 euros! The fans differ from each other: first of all, they are made of different materials (paper, wood, plastic, lace). Some specimens are decorated with various colors, others are painted with beautiful natural landscapes.
2. Figures of bulls. Here, without further ado: this product is always in great demand among foreign tourists, because the symbolism, meaning the famous entertainment of the Spaniards, attracts the attention of all, including the indigenous people themselves. Maybe you can not go to the bullfight, but to buy a figurine or a black bull for memory, you must. Such souvenirs are made from different materials: you can buy a soft bull in the form of a toy or a solid wooden, plastic.
3. The sword of Toledo - one of the most important souvenirs of Spain, in great demand, despite its considerable cost. If your budget is limited, buy a knife for cutting paper envelopes for 10-12 euros. It is made of the same steel as the Toledo blades. More "serious" knives can be purchased in the south-eastern part of the country (the city of Albasta).
4. Wine skin made of leather. There is a similar souvenir about 30 euros.
5. Magnets on the refrigerator. Their cost is 2-3 euros.
What to bring from Spain. National food
1. Spanish jamon. If you are walking along the streets of Barcelona and other cities, you will certainly notice the sun-dried pork legs hung in stores. This is the jamon. It is of two types, one of which is very expensive (up to 250-300 euros per kilogram). The average price for this product is 20-30 euros per kilogram. In Barcelona, jamon can be bought in a butcher's shop or in supermarkets (for example, El Corte). If there is time and opportunity, go to the factory for the production of this product. There are tours from 50 euros to the region of Extremadura, where a delicious jamon is prepared.
2. Olive oil. Spain is famous for the production of delicious oil. Buy it can be in the supermarket, in the market or in production. In the latter case, the cost of oil is higher than in stores. 3. Spanish wine. A wide selection of wines from 3 to 300 euros per bottle. In any case, the wines have a unique taste. The most expensive are presented in wine boutiques, budget wines - in supermarkets.
4. Fuet - Spanish thin sausage. Above the fueta, there is usually an edible mold of white color. Sausage is made from pork with the addition of pepper, cheese, olives. Sometimes you can find a fuet made from the meat of a wild boar. There is one such sausage about 5-6 euros. 5. Chorizo - another pork sausage, containing a paprika. Cost of chorizo: 1-6 euros for sausage.
6. Turron - Spanish sweetness, which is a mixture of nuts, sugar, egg whites and honey. Buy Turron can be for 2 euros (weight of the product: 200 grams).
7. Spain is famous for its cheeses. Each region has its own special kind of cheese. The most famous is Manchego, made from sheep's milk.
Author: Katerina Sergeenko
