Spain Vacations – What to Buy During Your Holidays in Spain
What should I bring home from Spain? This is one of the questions most tourists ask while on holidays in Spain. Looking for things to buy in Spain should not be a problem, though, since Spain is known for many world-class products. Here are just some you can fit into your suitcase.
1. Spanish saffron – Saffron is one of the world’s most sought-after spices, and Spanish saffron is the best of them all. Grown in the plains of La Mancha, Spanish saffron has the best rating when it comes to color and quality. It’s not easy to find, too, so it’s best to bring home a bottle or two for your kitchen or one of your cooking enthusiast-friends when you return from your holidays in Spain.
2. Sherry – True, sherry may not be as popular as red or white wine but it is definitely a treasure of its own – a treasure you’ll want to bring home from the town of Jerez. Like the Spanish saffron, sherry can be a great addition to your kitchen, if not to your own wine cupboard, since it can be used as a cooking ingredient, too.
3. Ceramics – Spain is well known for its ceramic industry so make sure you buy ceramic plates when you go shopping in Spain. You can buy ceramic tiles, too, if you wish, from Valencia and Seville or bring home some exquisite pieces of Majorcan pottery to decorate your living room with.
4. Leather goods – Spanish leather goods are excellent souvenirs, too, and you can even use them for years after your trip, so make sure you include a pair of leather shoes, a leather purse or a leather belt in your shopping list while spending holidays in Spain.
5. Lace – Shopping in Spain won’t be complete unless you buy a lace handkerchief, shawl or tablecloth. Spanish lace products are handmade in Catalonia, where the lace-making industry began in the 16th century.
6. Hand fans – Finally, don’t forget to pick up some authentic Spanish hand fans. Whether wooden or made of ivory, simple or embroidered, hand fans are beautiful souvenirs and great gifts for all your friends. Even if it’s cold where you live, you can always use your hand fan as a prop when you dance the flamenco or simply hang it on your wall.
These are just some things you can buy during your holidays in Spain. Keep in mind, though, that the best souvenirs are your own photographs and memories, which are priceless and can be treasured for a lifetime.
Isabella Olsen is a travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including Spain, by car. Zencarhire.com offer car hire from many locations throughout Spain, including, Car Hire Alicante Airport. To book a car rental in Spain, or learn more about car hire worldwide, visit www.zencarhire.com
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