Slovakia is a beautiful country that is of great interest to tourists. During the holidays, it is necessary not only to enrich yourself with pleasant impressions, but also to stock up on gifts for yourself and loved ones. If you don't know what to bring from Slovakia, we will help you figure it out.
Dishes
If you think that there is nothing to bring from Slovakia, then you are very mistaken. The country has a lot of good goods that will appeal to every tourist. Among them are not only souvenirs, but also very useful gizmos. Food, wine, handicrafts and more can be purchased as gifts.
Beautiful tableware can be an excellent souvenir from Slovakia. If you like this kind of thing, pay attention to Modran ceramics. Such an interesting name comes from the name of the village of Modra, located in the western part of Slovakia. The tradition of making dishes goes back to the distant seventeenth century. On sale you can see several varieties of ceramics: blue-blue, green and multi-colored. ConnoisseursIt is believed that blue-blue ceramics are very reminiscent of Gzhel painting.
If you do not know what to bring from Slovakia, pay attention to porcelain produced by local brands. Beautiful and high-quality dishes are very much appreciated by tourists. A tea set can be a good gift. You can buy dishes in specialized stores. A popular souvenir for men is a beer mug with elements of national symbols. They are made from wood or clay.
Knowing people for glass and crystal go to the Czech Republic, but for beautiful tea sets - to Slovakia. In souvenir shops you can find very unusual country-style sets, they are incredibly popular in the country. According to tourists, it is sometimes very difficult to choose among such a variety.
Strong drinks
What to bring from Slovakia as a gift for a man? It is worth paying attention to local alcohol. Slovakia has long been famous for strong drinks. An excellent souvenir can be a liquor or herbal tincture. Local slivovitz is no less popular, as well as juniper tincture Borovichka and dogwood tincture with a sour taste.
The local tea liqueur Tatratea and Demänovka are very famous. The latter is prepared in two versions: bitter and sweet. You should also pay attention to the Tatra Balsam.
Tokay wines are a popular brand whose fame is equally shared by Slovaks and Hungarians.
In Slovakia there are sixwine regions located in the south of the country. Here you can buy rosé, red and white wines. Lovers of light drinks can recommend Rulandske biele, and pink ones - Alibernet rose. In Bratislava, it is worth visiting the Grand Cru Wine gallery, where you can taste it before buying a drink.
Cheese
Brynza and cheeses can be called the pride of Slovakia. These products in the country are of high quality, so you can choose absolutely any variety. The most famous cheeses are Oštiepok and Parenica. Slovaks love to braid cheeses and smoke them. Most often, tourists buy just such pigtails. In addition, on sale you will find cheeses made in the form of long threads.
The most delicious variety - Zázrivské vojky. They produce such a product in a village called Zazriva. It is considered the national pride of Slovakia. No less tasty is Klenovecký syrec. Cheese is made from cow and sheep milk.
Traditional products
T-shirts, T-shirts and dresses decorated with bright embroidery in the national style can be purchased as a gift for a woman. Such goods are widely represented in all souvenir shops of the country. Before buying, pay attention to the quality of embroidery. Bright clothes - this is what you need to bring from Bratislava. In the capital, you can visit the Parta store. It specializes in goods with national embroidery. You will find everything you want in it.
Bee products
In Slovakia, you can taste an unusual honey wine thatcalled mead. On sale you will find dry and sweet varieties, which are presented in the form of dessert wines. Honey is very popular in Slovakia. Here, a variety of products are produced from it. Very popular, for example, nuts with honey. Experienced tourists recommend visiting the Ceramel store in Bratislava, which presents a variety of honey varieties, as well as body cosmetics.
Maize husk dolls
Folk crafts are very popular in Slovakia. Goods made by craftsmen are widely represented in specialized shops. Among them you can pick up very unusual souvenirs for loved ones.
You can, for example, buy corn husk dolls dressed in national costumes.
Cosmetics
In all stores of the country and in shopping centers you can buy unique caring cosmetics. Please note that it has a very short shelf life. The fact is that it is made from goat's milk. It contains a minimum amount of preservatives, so it can be used even by allergy sufferers. The advantage of such cosmetics is its natural composition. Yes, and it is worth every penny. The fair sex, who know a lot about skin care products, buy whole sets for themselves, mothers, grandmothers and friends. Unfortunately, you will not find such products in our market. Therefore, cosmetics from Slovakia should certainly be on your list of purchases.
Shoes and clothes
As for clothes and shoes, Slovakia has nothing special in this regardboast of. It is worth paying attention to goods made from sheep wool and handicrafts - painted fabrics, leather shoes and national clothes. If you are interested in branded items, then you can find boutiques in any shopping center.
Even in Soviet times, the products of the Czechoslovak factory Elite were very popular in our country. In stores, goods of this brand could be found infrequently, but women were always ready to purchase tights of this brand. Unfortunately, at present these goods are not imported into our country. If you are in Slovakia, you can buy Elite socks and tights. They are still of excellent quality and beautiful design. Factory goods can be found in any shop in the country, even in small villages. The advantage of branded items is not only in quality, they have a very attractive cost. Usually tourists buy hosiery for all relatives.
Gifts for kids
Of course, any mother would like to bring a gift for her child. Slovakia has incredibly delicious ice cream. But you can't take it with you. But wonderful pishkoty may well become delicious souvenirs. Brumik cookies are no less beautiful. In addition, you can buy small glazed gingerbread or condensed milk in tubes. For girls, you can buy sewn dolls in national clothes.
Products depicting skinny Matko and fat Kubko are very popular in the country. Cartoon characters are national symbols.
Waffles with chocolate are very tasty in Slovakia. They are also called mountain cake: locals take such bars to the mountains. Wafers are made with a variety of fillings - chocolate, peanuts, coconut, hazelnuts. Peanut filling is considered traditional.
Shopping in Slovakia can be done not only in shopping malls, but also in specialized stores, when it comes to solid purchases. Handicrafts are widely represented in souvenir shops and markets. Well, it is better to buy products in supermarkets.
