10 Things To Buy From Spain To Keep Your Trip Memories Fresh

The culture and history of Spain has left so much behind that no tourist can even capture in their cameras. Of course, one can create memories and preserve them forever but only souvenirs mentioned in our list of 10 things to buy in Spain have power to refresh them.

Souvenirs like luxurious items or fancy dresses that you take back with you are only good for flaunting about your Spain trip. If you really want to take a bit of Spain with you, buy items mentioned here.

Things To Buy In Spain As A Souvenir Or Gift

1. Bota

If your shopping journey in Spain was not only limited to big malls then you’d have seen bota around almost everywhere. This leather vessel is one of the traditional items used by locals to carry water or any other drink.

Traditionally, bota bags were made with hands and had animal bladders to stop the leakage of liquid from it. The modern version of these wineskins has a plastic liner.

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2. Jamon

Spanish cuisine is full of mouth-watering delicacies like Tacos, burettos but if you want to take the flavor of Spain, buy a Jamon. It is a cured ham leg of high quality that you would see hanged everywhere around in local food markets. It tastes divine and very juicy. You can even get to taste it for free in local markets.

But if you want to buy Jamon, then you have to spend huge as a 13 to 17 pounds of ham leg costs around $4,500.  One of the best cured hams is produced in the villages of Jabugo.

[Note- You cannot carry meat products on an air journey but if you get Jamon in vaccum-packed carry bag, then you can easily take it with you]

3. Blue Wine

One of the unique things to taste and buy in Spain is blue wine. Its name itself attract locals and tourists and color amazes everyone. Many wonders that its blue color comes from chemicals but the truth is its all natural.

The blue color of wine is achieved from red and white grapes which are mixed together to make this wine. Wondering about its taste, blue wine has sweet fruity flavor and contains 11.5% of alcohol. It goes well with meat and seafood.

But it is the one of the most expensive drinks you can ever taste in Spain.

4. Abanico

A small item like Abanico tells a lot about Spain that is the greatness and beauty of this county’s culture. It is a traditional fan made with hands and is a part of flamingo dance. Abanico looks a bit different in appearance to Japanese fan and has range of colorful designs and patterns on it. Some are ancient landmarks and country’s national flower and animal.

So, abanico is going to be the best souvenir from Spain and a gift in case you want to make someone feels special.

5. A Flamingo Dress

No expensive or stylish dress can beat the love of flamingo outfits for the people of Spain. Its culture, dance and music are incomplete without this dress. It is said that the dance was inspired by the Indian classical Kathak dance.

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6. Ibiza Air

If you want to feel the fresh air and party vibes of Spain, buy a bottled Ibiza air. The natural breeze comes from the party island of this country. It was first sold in 2016 by a few locals since then it became a popular souvenir among tourists.

7. Firewater

One of the best things to buy in Spain is firewater. You might get confused what exactly it is, firewater is a popular brandy sold as orujo (its other name). If you are not a wine person, do not taste it as orujo is very strong and contains 50% of alcohol.

8. Olive Oil

Do not come back without a bottle of olive oil from Spain. You can get the good quality olive oil anywhere in this country but Andalusia and Catalonia should be the most preferred locations. They produce the best and highest quality of olive oil in the world.

9. Espadrilles

Catalonia is famous for one more thing other than olive oil and that is espadrilles. These are classic footwear and a fashion staple since 1948. Espadrilles are made of clothes and ropes and have beautiful designs that give Spanish vibes.

They were, however, made for local and poor-working class of Spain but today they are the reflection of Spanish fashion and culture.

10. Legendary Guitars

One of the greatest guitar makers in the history of Spain was Domingo Esteso. Their guitars have been used by legends like Bob Dylan and even today, guitar enthusiasts buy them. So, if you love music too this is first and the last thing to add in your shopping bucket.

If you want to flaunt off in front of your friends or relatives that you’ve been to Spain, you must buy these 10 things as a souvenir. Do not worry about budget as most of these souvenirs are not very expensive.