Pablo Picasso is perhaps Malaga's best known son and you will find the main Picasso Museum a bit…read morefurther into the main town. However, this Foundation Birthplace Museum has a nice historical link in being based in the actual square where the artist was born. If you're really interested, he was born in what is now number 15 Plaza de la Merced This museum concentrates more on the personal life and history of Picasso with the permanent exhibitions displaying the personal effects of the young Picasso - toys, photos, even a self portrait by the young painter. It's also interesting to find out things about his family and there are works by Jose ruiz Blasco, Picasso's father There are also temporary exhibitiions covering works by Picasso but also other exponents of modern art Overall, a much more intimate space and feel to this museum with interesting insights into the life of Picasso. Worth a little detour from the main town to round out your experience of this extraordinary painter

This museum tells mostly about Picasso's early life in the 2 houses where the museum is established…read morein. You can take an audio guide with you (costs 1€), but somehow its guidings take too long time and you don't have time to listen to them all. Entrance: 2€. Takes about 1 hour to walk through (2 houses). Most of texts are in Spanish :(

Great shop for local items including olive wood bowls, plates and other items. Crafted mosaic…read moreframes, plaques, boxes and other items are created onsite by skilled artisans. Hand painted pottery, woven bags and purses in addition to leather accessories are available. I purchased several items for gifts and personal use. Prices are reasonable, especially the pottery (most under 10 Euro). Olive wood items are nicely crafted and range from about 5 Euro to about 40 Euro. Most items average 18 - 22 Euro. Shop is located off exit 175 in A-333, just north of A-92.