Housed in the sixteenth century Buenavista Palace in central Malaga, this museum contains 285 paintings by Picasso, in the city of his birth. A number of the artist's sketches and ceramic works are also on display. Guided tours are available. Tip: admission is free between 3 pm and 8 pm on the last Sunday of each month.

This busy food market was built on the site of a fourteenth century Moorish shipyard and has a huge, colourful, stained glass window depicting its history. It's the place to go for local food at low prices. Enjoy the sights and smells as you shop for fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses and seafood. Open Monday-Saturday, 8 am until 2 pm.

This fourteenth century Moorish castle stands high on a hill above Malaga. A footpath leads you up through beautiful scented gardens to the entrance, giving fine views of the city below, but you can also drive or take a bus. Entry is free on Sunday afternoons.

A must for keen walkers, this national park, located in a beautiful range of wooded hills about 9 miles north of Malaga, is full of trails, picnic spots and viewpoints. It is also a haven for wildlife, including wild boar and chameleon lizards. The area is well served by restaurants and makes a great day trip.

With exotic plants from Africa, Asia and the Americas, this fascinating botanic garden has a number of routes you can follow, taking in tropical vegetation, cacti, aquatic plants and much more. Allow several hours to explore all that La Concepcion has to offer. Open Tuesday - Sunday.