Spain’s lively culture and culinary prestige brings us a wealth of gift-giving inspo and we’re psyched about giving our loved ones a piece of this vividly colorful country.
Take a peek inside our gift guide and see how you can bring the Spanish vibes to your friends and fam!
Opening photo by Ferran Fusalba Roselló
Call us biased since we’re Barcelona bound in a few months, but, in our view, no one quite does drinking chocolate like the Spaniards. From a late night post-partying snack with a few churros to cozying up with a cup at a cafe, we’re always game for chocolate a la taza. And If we can’t be in Barcelona this holiday season, at least we’re there in spirit with a mug of dark drinking chocolate by our side.
In true Spanish tradition, this chocolate is rich as can be so don’t say we didn’t warn you! This stuff is so addictive that you’ll be booking a flight to Spain with us faster than you can say !un més si us plau!
Win the hostess-gift-giving game with this classic Spanish spirit that we can’t get enough of when we’re in Barcelona. You may think of vermouth as merely a mixer for classic cocktails (like the Man O' War) but on the rocks it's a best friend to Spanish flavors.
As it's finally starting to become more popular stateside, we're seeing more and more Spanish brands at our favorite wine stores. To order some for yourself, turn to Lustau Red Vermut, which is just as good on its own as it is mixed with quality spiced whiskey and citrus. We’ll be stocking up on bottles of this classic Spanish drink to prep our palettes for all the vermouth we’ll be tasting on our next trip to Spain.
Back alley explorations in Barcelona and seaside walks in Costa Brava demand some sandals that can go the distance. These Avarca sandals are an artisanal classic that seemingly every Spaniard of every age, from little tots to grandmothers, sport.
Handmade in Spain and now featured in a variety of metallics for some added glam to your OOTD, these slip ons are perfect for your fave globetrotter who’s in serious need of a practical but fashionable shoe swap before her next vacay.
With visions of boquerones, pa amb tomàquet, and paella dancing in our heads, we’re cracking open this bestselling Spanish cookbook every chance that we get.
Authored by mother-daughter duo Simone and Ines Ortega, this authentic take on a whopping 1,080 classic recipes from Spain deserves a permanent home in the cookbook archives of your closest foodie friend.
For the fashionista on your gift list, opt for a sleek, minimalist clutch to take from walking tour-to-tapas crawl with ease.
This rich, Spanish leather-lined handbag by Progono is our ultimate travel bag this the season because, with an attachable strap included, it’s uber versatile, and ready-for-wear as a handbag, shoulder bag, or cross body.
The mod decor that we are crushing on as of late? This artisanally woven Macrame Wall Hanging by RanRan Design. We love that it adds the perfect beachy-cool accent to any room that it’s in, and that each art piece is handwoven in Spain just for you and yours.
The perfect statement gift for your friend who’s redecorating, it’s unique enough to be right from the shelves of the chicest boutiques in Barcelona.
What’s our no-fail white elephant gift for friends time and time again? Something that incorporates everyone’s fave holiday activity: drinking with our loved ones near and far!
This Spiced Sangria Kit by Spanish Tin has us in the spirit big time, complete with baking spices and recipe ideas for making this Spanish classic a wintertime mainstay on our holiday menus.
Was anyone else incredibly disappointed to discover that the sugarplums we heard of envisioning in “Twas the Night Before Christmas” were well..nonexistent? Us too.
Thank goodness we found a suitable replacement: these Chocolate Fig Bonbons, expertly crafted by Spanish chocolatiers, are all about what our childhood dreams of holiday indulgences were made up of.
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Julia Cartwright is a Junior studying at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration where she is concentrating on the Food and Beverage side of hospitality. She is a native Californian who loves cooking, traveling, and doing both with friends.
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