As souvenirs, it is better to choose the symbols of Spain: the figures of flamenco dancers in a red national dress, young bulls and bullfighters. In Castile, in the birthplace of Cervantes, you can buy the figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. And from Catalonia you can bring a statuette of a croaking little man - kaganer. The Spaniards put it behind the manger of Christ in the Christmas den, or in a prominent place in their houses: it is believed that it brings good luck. The souvenir is not for the faint-hearted - the tail of a bull that has been slaughtered on the bullfight. This you even get confirmation, because you can buy such a souvenir in a single place - the owner of the Casa Toribio restaurant is two steps from the Plaza de Toros in Cardenal Belluga street. In addition, get a poster from the bullfight, the more you can enter the name of anyone who wants to enter the number of bullfighters (look for the inscription "Tu nombre aqui" - "Your name here") For lovers of music, a wonderful souvenir is a Spanish guitar or castanets. And to tap a rhythm on them you will learn directly in the souvenir shop. Do not forget to buy flamenco disks. And in addition - a Spanish kerchief and a colorful fan of flowers or landscapes fan. And on the eve of Christmas and New Year, get a red cap from the local wool, the symbol of Catalonia, called barretina vermelia, is nothing but a Santa Claus hat. A sword and knives from Toledo will become a solid souvenir. Are standing Toledo blades, the secret of forging which is still kept secret, not cheap, many are encrusted with gold or silver. And the best knives are made in Albacete. In Toledo also it is worth buying leather goods: shoes, bags, purses, purse, belts and even sheath for blades. The main thing is to check the presence of the word cuero, which means a sign of high quality. Highly appreciated are embossed colored Cordoba leathers. Football fans will appreciate the diverse symbolism of the local clubs Barcelona and Real, which can be bought in museums. Women will appreciate jewelry with gold and silver inlays from Cordoba, Toledo, Salamanca. Products from artificial pearls can be bought directly at a factory in Mallorca. And for storing jewelry, buy wooden boxes from Granada. A fine gift will be a quality Spanish ceramics from Toledo, Valencia, Catalonia, Andalusia and excellent Valencian porcelain from Madrid. A nice blanket will be a colored blanket, or a woven multi-colored carpet with a hand a pattern from Cadiz, Salamaki, and the Alpujarra; baskets, hats and mats from the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands; lace, which Galicia is famous for. Edible souvenirs deserve special mention. Hamon, pork ham fillet is the national Spanish delicacy. There are several types of jamon, but the most popular and valuable ones (the cost reaches € 200 per kg!) - hamon serrano or mountain jamon and hamon Iberico or black leg. The perfect wine for the leg will be the Spanish wine Jerez. Jerez is produced only in the vicinity of Jerez de la Frontera and there are three types: Fino, Amotillado and Manzalla. For those who love drinks, the Spanish brandy is also stronger here. In addition, pay attention to the wine from Rioja, cava (Spanish champagne) from Catalonia and Asturian cider. Wine, by the way, you can bring wine in a boat - a leather container for wine. An excellent addition to the wine will be Manchego cheese From Mallorca, be sure to bring a local assimilate roll with apricot fillers, sweet cream, chocolate or with "angel's hair" - candied filaments from gourd internals. Be sure to buy candied violets in Madrid, especially since nowhere else such sweets are sold, because they are specially grown and candied with monks, considered a kind of symbolic gift. Continuing the theme of "delicious" souvenirs, one can not ignore the turron. This is a special kind of Spanish halva. On sale you will find several types of turron, the hardest of whole almonds in a special mixture and rice paper (duro). And, of course, do not forget about olive oil - it is considered that in Spain it is one of the best in the whole world. It is better to buy butter in a small town of Jaen, where you will be offered bottles of different volume for gifts. And Spanish spices and especially saffron that are indispensable in the preparation of Spanish dishes will perfectly complement this bouquet.

Wine, jamon, fans, fridge magnets.