{"id":3620,"date":"2015-08-05T09:21:30","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T07:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=3620"},"modified":"2015-08-12T09:22:01","modified_gmt":"2015-08-12T07:22:01","slug":"souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Souvenirs to Bring Back from Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When visiting Madrid it is lovely to be able to savour every last minute. But wouldn&#8217;t it be wonderful if you could bring back more than just photos and memories. Why not bring back some amazing souvenirs as well. Below are some of the souvenirs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ShMadrid<\/strong><\/a> thinks are fun to bring back after a visit to this amazing city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/5-top-drinks-to-try-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Drinks You Should Try In Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/#flamenco-dress\" title=\"Flamenco Dress\">Flamenco Dress<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/#paella-ingredients\" title=\"Paella Ingredients\">Paella Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/#abanico-fan\" title=\"Ab\u00e1nico (Fan)\">Ab\u00e1nico (Fan)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/#alpargatas\" title=\"Alpargatas\">Alpargatas<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/#olive-oil\" title=\"Olive Oil\">Olive Oil<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/#sweets\" title=\"Sweets\">Sweets<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-madrid\/#real-madrid-kit\" title=\"Real Madrid Kit\">Real Madrid Kit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"flamenco-dress\"><\/span>Flamenco Dress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3622\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3622\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3622 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Flamenco-Dress-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flamenco Dress\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Flamenco-Dress-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Flamenco-Dress-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Flamenco-Dress.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Flamenco-Dress-810x539.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3622\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Definitely a souvenir for your little princess, but be prepared to pay good money for the right one. The best place to shop for such items is any good <strong>souvenir shops<\/strong> or if you want the real thing then head to Maty close to Puerta del Sol.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"paella-ingredients\"><\/span>Paella Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Okay you&#8217;ll have to wait until you get home to make your own. It is possible to have a go at trying to make an authentic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/paella-still-the-most-authentic-spanish-dish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paella<\/a><\/strong> without having to buy each of the seasoning separately. Every store sells Paellero, a box containing the spice mix for creating this amazing dish. If you have the room you may want to consider investing in a proper Paella pan (paellera).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"abanico-fan\"><\/span>Ab\u00e1nico (Fan)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3621\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3621\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3621 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Fan\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Fan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If visited Madrid in the summer it gets hot, really hot. One of the best ways to help you stay cool is by busting out a fan. As well as being great whilst in the city will prove an amazing keepsake to take home. A basic one is great that you&#8217;ll find in any tourist shop. But for something a little more special head either to El Rastro or visit Casa Diego. You&#8217;ll find this store located on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/start-your-new-year-at-madrids-puerta-del-sol-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Puerta del Sol<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"alpargatas\"><\/span>Alpargatas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These are the <strong>shoes <\/strong>of choice for a great many Spaniards during the summer months. Originally worn by farmers, peasants and soldiers during the 14th Century, now they have become mainstream. As well as coming a variety of different styles and colours, they are affordable. A good pair will often only cost around 10 Euros.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/10-tips-for-shopping-at-el-rastro-flea-market-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Tips For Shopping At El Rastro Flea Market In Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"olive-oil\"><\/span>Olive Oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8355\" style=\"width: 226px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8355\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8355\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920-768x1066.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920-738x1024.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920-640x889.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920-810x1125.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920-1140x1583.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/olive-oil-1867229_1920.jpg 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you thought Italy was the main producing of olive oil, then think again. Spain is in fact the main producer of most of the world&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/stunning-local-olive-grove-tour-in-english-proyetto-les-aires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">olive oil<\/a> <\/strong>today. But be prepared to pay lots for this item. The best place to buy this particular souvenir is either Patrimono Comunal Olivero or La Chinata. But remember to ensure that the size of bottle you buy is one that you are allowed to take back on your flight.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sweets\"><\/span>Sweets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-reasons-on-why-you-should-visit-madrid-in-your-20s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>visit Madrid<\/strong><\/a> you&#8217;ll find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to bringing home sweets. One particular sweet treat you should make sure you have room for in your suitcase is Violetas. These little candies are often shaped and coloured to look like the violet flower, and in some cases flavoured like them. The best place to purchase yours are in a store close to Puerta del Sol called Bombones de Violeta. \u00a0The perfect gift to bring home to friends and loved ones.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"real-madrid-kit\"><\/span>Real Madrid Kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If there is someone you know that is an avid football fan then buying them even just a scarf would certainly make their day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you have another suggestion for a souvenir to take back home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"3620\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When visiting Madrid it is lovely to be able to savour every last minute. 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