1. The city bans smoking in public areas that is why tourists should pay attention to special signs. As a rule in close vicinity to governmental institutions and public establishments there are designated smoking areas meanwhile restaurants feature smoking parlors.
2. Despite the fact Nerja is considered to be a peace and quiet city the travelers should stay cautious and be extremely careful. At night one should not set off to the remote areas of the city. Setting off to a tour or a walk one should not keep by oneself substantial sums of cash and documents.
3. Many shops work every day except Sunday. Commonly they are open form 10am till 8pm. A lunch break is possible within the day. Usually it lasts not more than two hours. Large supermarkets and shopping centers work seven days a week without lunch breaks.
4. Despite the fact that tips are not customary, a taxi driver, a waiter in the restaurant should be cash rewarded. A 5 – 10% will be quite enough.
6. Purchases should be paid in national currency which can be exchanged in one of the banks or private currency exchange offices. Expert travelers claim that the most profitable rates for currency exchange are at home as local financial institutions offer considerably lower rates.
7. Travelers visiting Nerja for the first time should visit a local tourist information center Oficina de turismo as it will provide useful leaflets with descriptions of main landmarks absolutely free. In tourist centers travelers may specify the schedule of public and cultural events, tours and excursions as well.
8. To rent a car a driver will need a standard set of documents including international driving license, passport and international credit card to cover the rental cost. Drivers under 23 years old as well those drivers with driving experience less than a year may be denied in service rendering. A rental rate will totally depend on the car brand and class. 
