Ever heard of Sangria? It’s a wine punch made from red wine (in Spain, Spanish Tempranillo is the wine of choice), chopped or sliced fruit (a combination of orange, lemon, apple, peach, berries, pineapple, melon, grape, or mango), a sweetener such as honey, sugar, or orange juice. Then, a small bit of brandy or triple sec (an orange-flovered liquer) is added. Finally, add a dollop of ice, or sometimes a of carbonated soda to make it fizz.

If you travel to Spain, make sure you try some authentic sangria, as you make the rounds of the various shopping spots for Spanish pottery, Toledo swords, Spanish fans and clothing, and of course flamenco music.

For Spanish pottery, where should you go? Talavera de la Reina is a city and municipality in the western part of the province of Toledo, known for its pottery. Indeed, the city’s nickname is “The City of Pottery” (La Ciudad de Ceramica).

If you’re looking for sangria pitchers, or any other kind of Spanish pottery, another city to visit is Valencia. If you’re going to be visiting Valencia, try to go in the latter half of March when you can attend the Falles, a famous festival held in that city, renowned throughout Spain.