The month of love has just begun and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. February 14 is approaching and, although love must be celebrated every day, it doesn’t hurt to have a day to remember it especially. Each couple celebrates Valentine’s Day in their own way, although there are also those who do not celebrate it in any special way.

However, the most common thing is to go to dinner at a nice place, some flowers, chocolates, even some balloons or stuffed animals in the shape of bears and hearts. Valentine’s Day is the most special date to celebrate love, as a couple or in any other way, with friends or family, for example. On this important date, special gifts are usually exchanged as a sign of love and to show that you know your partner.

Surely everyone thinks they know their partner well and know what hobbies they have, but it is not always easy to hit the nail on the head. It also depends on the budget and the originality of each one. To help you, at El Comprador de La Vanguardia we have made a selection of ten items that will surprise your partner. Ideal products for technology fans, series-addicts, cooks, athletes or travelers.

This is the most popular smart speaker on Amazon. It has a beautiful and elegant design, with a fabric finish that fits into any small space. You can control music with your voice on Amazon Music or Spotify. In addition, the sound is intense and of great quality. It is small, but powerful and highly chosen by Amazon users. Take advantage and get one, to give as a gift or simply to give a musical touch to your romantic date.

If your partner is passionate about technology, these Meta Quest 2 virtual reality glasses will be the perfect gift. They have a fast processor and a high-resolution screen to make your experience smooth and smooth, even when high-speed action happens around the player. A completely immersive experience thanks to its 3D positional audio, hand tracking and haptic feedback. All working together to make virtual worlds feel real.

If your partner likes sports or likes to go trekking when the weekend comes, this gift will be an essential part of his or her sports kit. It is a foldable silicone bottle, so you can hydrate comfortably whenever you practice sports. This model from the Kemier brand is robust and comfortable to drink, it folds completely so that it takes up little space and, in addition, it can be carried hanging so that it does not bother you just enough. Plus, it’s suitable for hot and cold drinks, and of course, free of BPA, lead, latex and other harmful chemicals.

Athletes also have their technological whims and these are smart watches.

We propose the Garmin Forerunner 45 model, an ideal device for runners because it has GPS, running functions, training plans, and heart rate measurement on the wrist.

It’s also a great gift if your partner likes hiking or mountaineering because it includes incident detection (during your activities) and assistance, which sends your location in real time to emergency contacts.

If your partner likes to go running on unpaved roads, on slopes, or on mountainous terrain, we suggest these Salomon Speedcross 4 Trail trail running shoes. They are manufactured especially for this type of race. They have a sole made for superior traction and more durability to resist any terrain. In addition, they come equipped with a reinforced and waterproof sole.

If you like to travel with your partner or family and you are also passionate about cinema, this mini portable projector will be the perfect gift for you. It is a comfortable, practical, light, and very small model, since it only measures 14 x 9.6 x 5.4 cm, so it can be carried in a bag, suitcase or backpack without any inconvenience. Additionally, it is compatible with almost all portable electronic devices, and can project a maximum of 150 inches.

This world map is a very romantic idea to keep track, together with your partner, of the countries you have visited. Especially if you like to travel and go on a great getaway at least once a year. This particular model measures 84 cm wide and 59 cm high and is in a gold color that will look ideal in your office or even in your dining room. When you scratch off a country, an updated map of the world appears, with different colors in light tones.

What is an essential accessory for traveling? A new suitcase is always a good gift idea, especially if your partner likes to travel. This Samsonite Paradiver model will withstand all the blows you give it thanks to its resistant 600 x 600 denier polyester coated with PU. It has a light design, with a renewed and sporty appearance.

This slow cooker for sous vide cooking will be the best gift if your partner is a cook. With this model from the Spanish brand Cecotec you can cook perfect steaks, crispy vegetables or very aromatic fish dishes, using the same technique as professional chefs. In addition to being able to cook sous vide, you can also make delicious stews or stews with intense flavors and excellent textures.

If what your partner really likes is baking, you have to give him a kitchen robot like this one from the Kenwood brand. It is a high quality product with more than enough power so you can make countless sweets and desserts. It can handle any dough, whatever its density, beat perfectly and has a non-slip lid and spatula.

*Price and information updated as of January 26, 2024