What should I bring home from Spain? This is one of the questions most tourists ask while on holidays in Spain. Looking for things to buy in Spain should not be a problem, though, since Spain is known for many world-class products. Here are just some you can fit into your suitcase.

1. Spanish saffron - Saffron is one of the world’s most sought-after spices, and Spanish saffron is the best of them all. Grown in the plains of La Mancha, Spanish saffron has the best rating when it comes to color and quality. It’s not easy to find, too, so it’s best to bring home a bottle or two for your kitchen or one of your cooking enthusiast-friends when you return from your holidays in Spain.

2. Sherry - While you can buy sherry from most supermarkets and liquor stores nowadays, nothing still compares to buying a bottle or two from the town of Jerez, where most of it is made. Whether it’s Amontillado, Fino or Oloroso, you’re sure to enjoy your glass of sherry when you come home from your Spanish holidays. You can use it as a cooking ingredient, too.

3. Ceramics - Buying ceramics is a big part of shopping in Spain. After all, the Spanish ceramics industry is well known all over the world. Because of this, many tourists buy ceramic plates and tiles, as well as Majorcan pottery for souvenirs - something you might consider doing, as well.

4. Leather goods - Spanish leather goods are excellent souvenirs, too, and you can even use them for years after your trip, so make sure you include a pair of leather shoes, a leather purse or a leather belt in your shopping list while spending holidays in Spain.

5. Lace - Shopping in Spain won’t be complete unless you buy a lace handkerchief, shawl or tablecloth. Spanish lace products are handmade in Catalonia, where the lace-making industry began in the 16th century.

6. Hand fans - Sure, you can buy hand fans from many shops around the world but there’s still something to be said about buying them in Spain, where they are handmade and very popular. Some hand fans are even embroidered or made of ivory. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to pack, too, so you can buy one for each of your friends.

You can buy these souvenirs from several shops all over Spain, as well as street markets and flea markets like the famous El Rastro in Madrid. Don’t spend too much time shopping, though. What is more important is that you enjoy the culture and scenery during your holidays in Spain so you can have great memories to last a lifetime.

Isabella Olsen is a travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including Spain, by car. Zencarhire.com offer car hire from many locations throughout Spain, including, Car Hire Granada Airport. To book a car hire in Spain, or learn more about cheap car hire worldwide, visit www.zencarhire.com