Souvenirs from Tenerife. What to bring to relatives?

Local residents of the island of Tenerife, living closer to the volcano, are diligently taking care of the local craft flourishing. That is why many shops, large shopping centers and small souvenir shops are filled with interesting ceramics, embroidered tablecloths, curtains made of braid, baskets woven of palm leaves, jewelry made of volcanic stone and Canarian wines. Agree, any of these masterpieces, made by the hands of local residents, will please your relatives and friends and leave in their memory good memories of your attention.

In almost every major supermarket you can find a department selling Canarian wines. These sweet white and pink wines, made from sluggish grapes, are considered one of the best in the world. The most famous of all is the wine "Malvasia", it is produced in the city of Icod de los Vinos.

Among all you can choose very unusual souvenirs from Tenerife - products made of volcanic stone. "Olivin" is sold in raw form and in the composition of gold and silver items. In local people, it is considered a symbol of women's happiness, so if you bring such a souvenir to your sister, mother or daughter, do not doubt, they will appreciate it. But, as you might guess, silver and gold jewelry will not be very cheap. You can find a more budget option - to buy clothes with such stones. Often, olivine appears as a decoration on the cuffs of jackets, collars or skirts of skirts.

Also on the island of Tenerife very valuable commodity are products made of silk or flax, on which women's hands embroidered with varying complexity of stunning Spanish patterns. Such products can be tablecloths, scarves, bedspreads on the bed, curtains, curtains and even wardrobe items. But these souvenirs with Tenerife are quite expensive.

Cheaper items, but no less beautiful and interesting, souvenirs will be products with braid. White or beige tablecloths, rugs or handkerchiefs include a symmetrical ornament, made of the finest braid. All of them are born thanks to the painstaking work of skillful needlewomen in the city of Vilaflor.

This is not all that local people make by themselves. In the shops you can find hats, baskets or trunks woven from palm leaves or willows. Leave your vacation in Spain for a long time in mind - buy and hang a hat at home, which used to be an essential element of any farmer's outfit. Perhaps, in some circumstances, you will even wear it.

Usually tours to Spain on the island of Tenerife can not do without the ceramics brought home. The manufacture of ceramic products is one of the most developed crafts in this place. Canary masters make clay vessels of various shapes and sizes, from small sugar bowls to huge dishes for carrying water or storing food.

Rest in Spain on the island of Tenerife will be remembered to you by unusual dishes, to which sauces "moss" are served. And, of course, you will want to bring these sauces home. It will not be difficult, since almost all shops sell sets of such sauces especially for you. These red with paprika and green and coriander sauces well complement any dish, whether it is meat, fish, or any other.

Very often, tours to Spain are organized in such a way that a special day is allocated, when a professional guide carries tourists to the shops with national products and talks about them in detail. If on your tour such a trip is provided - it's very good! You will have time to buy, you will be in a special place, and next to you will be a good adviser!