{"id":858,"date":"2019-12-11T18:11:27","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T18:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourtours.com\/?p=858"},"modified":"2024-03-12T16:08:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T16:08:47","slug":"european-gourmet-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to the Tastiest European Gourmet Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect present or gourmet gifts to bring back from your European travels? Here at Devour, we believe the best souvenirs are the kind you can eat\u2014and the same goes for gifts!<\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re traveling in Europe, it\u2019s pretty much mandatory to stock up on souvenirs. But instead of filling your suitcase with useless trinkets, bring your loved ones something they\u2019ll actually enjoy\u2026and by that we mean something edible.<\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019ve put together the ultimate European gourmet gift guide to help you choose the perfect present for everyone on your list.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Every city where Devour Tours operates offers all kinds of specialty products that make for unique, thoughtful and travel-friendly presents. Whether you\u2019re headed home for the holidays or just want to surprise your friends with something special, here are our favorite gourmet gifts from the most delicious destinations in Europe.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34893\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-34893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-paragraph.jpg\" alt=\"People walking around at a Christmas market buying gourmet gifts in Europe. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-paragraph.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-paragraph-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-paragraph-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-paragraph-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1st-paragraph-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Exploring European Christmas markets is a great way to find local gifts for your loved ones. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@helen1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helena Jankovi\u010dov\u00e1 Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67684840d0b8f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67684840d0b8f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><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:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/#Authentic_Madrid_gourmet_gifts\" title=\"Authentic Madrid gourmet gifts\">Authentic Madrid gourmet gifts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/#Barcelona\" title=\"Barcelona\">Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/#Seville\" title=\"Seville\">Seville<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/#San_Sebastian\" title=\"San Sebasti\u00e1n\">San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/#Paris_gourmet_gifts\" title=\"Paris gourmet gifts\">Paris gourmet gifts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/#Rome_foodie_gifts\" title=\"Rome foodie gifts\">Rome foodie gifts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/european-gourmet-gifts\/#Lisbon_gourmet_gifts\" title=\"Lisbon gourmet gifts\">Lisbon gourmet gifts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authentic_Madrid_gourmet_gifts\"><\/span><b>Authentic Madrid gourmet gifts <br \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Spanish capital is known for history, architecture and art\u2014but it\u2019s also an epicenter of culinary tradition. If you\u2019re in town, don&#8217;t skip the chance to score some <strong>excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/5-gourmet-food-gifts-from-madrid\/\" rel=\"noopener\">gourmet food gifts from Madrid<\/a>. <\/strong>You can find so many great things, from <strong>Spanish olive oil to the country\u2019s best cured <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/buy-jamon-iberico-in-madrid\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>jam\u00f3n<\/i><\/a> (ham).<\/strong> Bring a bit of everything home to create an authentic <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/tapas-in-madrid\/\" rel=\"noopener\">tapas<\/a> feast for your family.<\/p>\r\n<p>During the holidays, Madrid is bursting with delicious seasonal specialties. If someone on your list has a sweet tooth, they\u2019ll love classic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas treats<\/a> like <i>turr\u00f3n<\/i> and <i>polvorones. <\/i><\/strong>For the chefs, pick up some <strong>Spanish paprika and <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/spanish-saffron\/\" rel=\"noopener\">saffron<\/a>, or <i>arroz bomba <\/i>to make paella: the ultimate holiday meal.<\/strong> You can get all this and more at our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/gourmet-shops-in-madrid-worth-visit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">gourmet shops in Madrid<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34896\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34896\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madrid.jpg\" alt=\"Legs of jamon hanging from a store front in Europe. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madrid.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madrid-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madrid-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madrid-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madrid-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><em>Jam\u00f3n<\/em> is the perfect gourmet gift for your foodie friends. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kovacsz1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Z S<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona\"><\/span><b>Barcelona<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Catalonia has a flavor all its own, and the delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/souvenirs-in-barcelona\/\" rel=\"noopener\">souvenirs in Barcelona<\/a> prove it. Pick up a bottle of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/catalan-wines\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalan wine<\/a>, or cava for the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-on-new-years-eve-in-barcelona\/\" rel=\"noopener\">New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a> toast. While you\u2019re at it, complete your gift basket with local cheese, cured meats and artisanal sweets from <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/chocolate-in-barcelona\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcelona\u2019s best chocolate shops<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for <strong>typical Catalan products, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrelatas-bcn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entre Latas<\/a>.<\/strong> Here you\u2019ll find canned seafood, pat\u00e9s, sauces and all kinds of gourmet snacks.<\/p>\r\n<p>Choose from several gift packs, or design your own and have them package it for you. You can even personalize a bottle of <i>vermut de Reus<\/i> with your own design.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36293\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36293\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_Barcelona_Montserrat-HR-0144.jpg\" alt=\"bottles of cava\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_Barcelona_Montserrat-HR-0144.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_Barcelona_Montserrat-HR-0144-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_Barcelona_Montserrat-HR-0144-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_Barcelona_Montserrat-HR-0144-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_Barcelona_Montserrat-HR-0144-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Give the gift of Catalan cava for Christmas, and put it to use on New Year\u2019s\u2014it\u2019s win-win.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seville\"><\/span><b>Seville<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Seville is the capital of the southern region of Andalusia, which has its own unique culinary culture. Cuisine here features lots of seafood and traditional tapas, <strong>and of course the world-famous <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/sherry-wines-in-seville\/\" rel=\"noopener\">sherry<\/a>.<\/strong> Accompany it with a jar of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/ark-of-taste-slow-food\/alorena-olive-of-malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alore\u00f1a olives<\/a> from M\u00e1laga<\/strong> province to make the perfect gift for any wine lover.<\/p>\r\n<p>This city is also known for its holiday sweets, which locals usually buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/sevilles-best-convents-for-cookies\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Seville\u2019s convents<\/a>. Grab some <i>naranjitos <\/i>(similar to marzipan, with an orange glaze) or <i>mantecados<\/i> for stocking stuffers. If you have room, a few bottles of <i>vino de naranja <\/i>(sweet orange wine) or <i>an\u00eds<\/i> (anise-flavored liqueur) also make for<a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-awesome-christmas-gift-ideas-from-seville\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> awesome gifts from Seville<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34900\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34900\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sevilla.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sevilla.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sevilla-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sevilla-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sevilla-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Try Seville&#8217;s <em>mantecados<\/em> for a taste of Andalusia. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mightygoodman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joost Nusselder<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Sebastian\"><\/span><b>San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>All the way at the other end of the peninsula, <strong>this city is home to some of Spain\u2019s most legendary food.<\/strong> The Basque Country has dozens of unique local products, so you won\u2019t be short on options for <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-gift-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">gifts from San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/a>. After hitting up all the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/pintxos-in-san-sebastian\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best pintxos bars<\/a>, pick your favorite flavors to bring back home for your loved ones.<\/p>\r\n<p>One of San Sebasti\u00e1n\u2019s most delectable products is <strong>Idiazabal cheese<\/strong>, perfect on its own or as the star ingredient in all kinds of dishes. Pair it with <i>txistorra<\/i> (local cured sausage) and a bottle of<i> txakoli <\/i>(semi-sparkling white wine). You can also pick up some preserved treats from <a href=\"https:\/\/zaporejai.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zapore Jai<\/a>, or a box of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paries.fr\/content\/35-san-sebastian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pari\u00e8s\u2019s<\/a> famous <i>mouchous <\/i>(Basque macarons).<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34899\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34899\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/san-sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"Blocks of cheese from San Sebastian are an artisinal treat. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/san-sebastian.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/san-sebastian-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/san-sebastian-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/san-sebastian-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/san-sebastian-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">In San Sebasti\u00e1n the <em>Idiazabal<\/em> cheese is aged to perfection making it a great artisanal gift. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@tiefenscharf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexander Maasch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paris_gourmet_gifts\"><\/span><b>Paris gourmet gifts <br \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Speaking of <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/macarons\/\" rel=\"noopener\">macarons<\/a>, the French capital is the perfect place to buy this chic sweet for someone special. Paris is known for its delicious confections, <strong>from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laduree.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladur\u00e9e<\/a>\u2019s pastel-colored cookies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chocolatleroux.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maison Le Roux&#8217;s<\/a> legendary salted caramels.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>But our favorite gourmet gifts from Paris aren\u2019t limited to dessert; the city\u2019s savory delicacies are equally tempting. <strong>Sometimes simple is best<\/strong>, and no gift is simpler than the classic <i>fleur de sel<\/i>: a gourmet present that\u2019s both elegant and practical.<\/p>\r\n<p>For something even fancier, buy foie gras and truffled treats at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagrandeepicerie.com\/en\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Grande Epicerie<\/a>. And <strong>don\u2019t forget the three C\u2019s of French foodie gifts: Champagne, cheese and caviar.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_35195\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35195\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fauchon-Macaron1200.jpg\" alt=\"display of colorful macarons\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fauchon-Macaron1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fauchon-Macaron1200-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fauchon-Macaron1200-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fauchon-Macaron1200-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fauchon-Macaron1200-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">You can find macarons all over Paris. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nanpalmero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nan Palmero<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rome_foodie_gifts\"><\/span><b>Rome foodie gifts <br \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Italy\u2019s capital has too many tourist attractions to count, <strong>but our favorite places in Rome revolve around food.<\/strong> There are infinite options for gourmet gifts here: <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-pasta-rome\/\" rel=\"noopener\">pasta<\/a>, olive oil, wine, cheese\u2014the list goes on.<\/p>\r\n<p>You\u2019ll find it all at the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-food-shops-rome\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best food shops in Rome<\/a>, each of which has its own specialties.\u00a0 To start with, don\u2019t leave the city without packing a piece of <i>pecorino<\/i> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/anticacaciaratrasteverina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antica Caciara<\/a> in your suitcase.<\/p>\r\n<p>For something sweet, you can\u2019t beat the cookies from <a href=\"https:\/\/biscottificioartigianoinnocenti.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Innocenti<\/a>; shortbread and biscotti are sure to survive even the longest plane trip. And if you\u2019re here in December, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/christmas-markets-rome\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome\u2019s Christmas markets<\/a> to do some festive gift shopping.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34898\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-34898 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rome.jpg\" alt=\"Local cheese selection in Rome make a good gourmet present. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rome.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rome-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rome-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rome-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rome-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Check out the local cheese selection in Rome for some gift inspiration. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@gabiontheroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gabriella Clare Marino<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lisbon_gourmet_gifts\"><\/span><b>Lisbon gourmet gifts<br \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Portuguese food scene here is thriving, and no trip is complete without picking up Lisbon\u2019s best gourmet gifts. One of the easiest and most interesting options is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/lisbon-conservas-canned-fish\/\"><i>conservas<\/i><\/a>: canned seafood that reflects the city\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/lisbon-city-of-the-sea\/\" rel=\"noopener\">seafaring history<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Other iconic products include high-quality tea from the Azores, <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/order-coffee-in-portugal\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Portuguese coffee<\/a> and artisanal jams made from pumpkin, tomato, or fig. When it comes to drinks, choose a bottle of <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/port-tasting-lisbon\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Port wine<\/a> or something special from a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-lisbon-wineries\/\" rel=\"noopener\">local winery<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/ginja\/\"><i>ginjinha<\/i><\/a>, a delicious sour cherry liqueur that\u2019s perfect for the holiday season.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Local\u2019s Tip:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>While it may not be feasible to bring home Lisbon\u2019s legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/pasteis-de-nata\/\"><i>past\u00e9is de nata<\/i><\/a>, you can always buy a bottle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.licor35.pt\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licor 35<\/a>. This custard tart-flavored liqueur is probably the next best thing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34895\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-34895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lisbon.jpg\" alt=\"Local canned fish from Lisbon make the perfect gourmet gifts. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lisbon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lisbon-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lisbon-807x1024.jpg 807w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lisbon-768x975.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The canned seafood in Lisbon is a work of art. 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