An increasingly valued trend is to buy sustainable souvenirs. In Spain, there has been a boom in local businesses that care for the environment, and it is very easy to find ecological and equally surprising gifts. This is an increasingly popular eco-friendly option.One of the coolest things you can do when you travel is to find a souvenir to help you remember the moments lived during your trip. This list gives you some ideas that can inspire you.
Sustainable gastronomic presents
Sweets are always a welcome gift. rosquillas, torrijas, mantecados, sobaos pasiegos, turrón... wherever you go in Spain you will find delicious sweets and desserts that are typical to that region, and they are now available in eco-friendly versions.
Ibiza and Formentera are known for their salt flats, where fleur de sel is harvested by hand. This is a completely sustainable gift that will add the flavour and essence of the Balearic Islands to your dishes.If you are travelling through Andalusia, land of olive trees, remember to buy organic olive oil. The region of Jaen is highly recommended, where some especially aromatic and high-intensity oils are made.
Craftwork is always a hit
Spain has a great craft tradition. Some examples are the porcelain items from Sargadelos in Lugo, inspired by motifs and shapes from Celtic culture, and the ceramics from the Catalan village of La Bisbal d'Empordà, where you can buy terracotta tableware for an exclusive touch to your table.
But there are many other options for souvenirs from your trip: the multicoloured jarapas (rugs) from the Alpujarra of Granada, the handmade shoes from Elda or the blankets from Ezcaray.The chances of finding a sustainable souvenir in Spain are endless. The hardest thing is to choose one of them and enjoy it with the whole family so that the memory of your trip lasts forever.
