Setting off to religious sightseeing tour one should get a proper outfit. It is inexcusable to visit religious places in beach outfit featuring shorts or miniskirts as well as bright and revealing clothes.
The resort has adopted a system of cashless transfers. International credit cards are accepted in all large hotels, restaurants and shopping centers. Traveler’s cheques are accepted but rather unwillingly.
Currency exchange should better be made in home country before a journey as in this case the exchange rates will be the most profitable. In Marbella currency can be exchanged in one of the numerous banks as well as in private currency exchange offices. The private offices operate seven days a week however charge a considerably high transaction fee.
Local markets and private shops welcome bargaining. In most cases it helps to reduce the price for up to 20 – 30%. Setting off for shopping one should be backed up with small change as it will help easily pay for the purchases.
Despite the fact the Marbella city is considered to be a rather quiet resort tourists still should not explore remote areas alone. Visiting city suburbs and remote districts is better being accompanied with a guide or a company of tourists. On the contrary central streets are safe for exploration and just hiking even late at night.
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