Thanks for the reassurances! My 12yr old son has his heart set on a sword but my hubby was concerned about bringing one home. Hopefully I'll be able to find a nice one that will fit in my suitcase.

We will be starting our trip in Madrid, flying to BCN, flying to Sevilla, driving to Fuengirola and lastly flying from Malaga back to Madrid enroute to home. Daytrips to Cordoba, Granada and Ronda.

Aside from Madrid and Toledo, am I likely to find sword shops elsewhere so I don't have to lug it around from the beginning of our trip? Thanks for everyone's help!!