Smart pedestrianised Calle Marqués de Larios is Málaga's main shopping street, lined with chic national and international brand name stores. You can find more of the same under one roof at the Málaga branch of El Corte Inglés, Avenida Andalucía 4-6, which also has a good supermarket, handy for speciality food souvenirs.

For the freshest food (and a small selection of crafts) in robust atmospheric surroundings, visit the daily market, Mercado Atarazanas, once a Moorish ship repair yard and still boasting an original horseshoe archway.

For Picasso-themed items visit the Med Spirit Museum Shop, Plaza de la Merced 13. Málaga is also known for its ceramics - try Alfajar, Calle Cister 13, for modern and traditional pieces.

Traditional shop opening times are Monday to Saturday 0900-1300 and around 1400-1900 but several shops remain open throughout the siesta.