Monastir

Skanès At the southern end of the Gulf of Hammamet, Monastir is a land of dreams where the mild climate, clear skies and brightness of the sea combine with the warm and genuine welcome from the locals to ensure holidays both relaxed and rich in experiences and emotions. We'll be struck by the strength of the historical heritage and quiet permanence traditions in this open and modern look, who lives under the benevolent protection of the fortress, the city Ribat: one of the most impressive monuments of Tunisia. We will discover with pleasure the surrounding countryside, a cheerful and colorful world. And we rejoice in the comfort and entertainment of hotels, ideally suited for a holiday in peace ... 

Discover Monastir Town with a rich history, where beautiful old monuments are today integrated into a modern town planning, Monastir has many assets to attract. Built on a cape dipping in color sapphire waters, it benefits from the omnipresent sea, a sea that is offered in various aspects. Minutes from long sandy beaches and wonderful hotels dedicated to their homes, the picturesque fishing port, built between two peninsulas, comes alive each day the return of multilocores boats equipped with ancient Roman sailing and loaded with silver fish. Monastir and its region, it is also a rich palette of colors where the dazzling white modern building meets the ocher of the old walls. Nuanced hues tamarisk, aloe and olive, purple bougainvillea and hibiscus, the white notes of jasmine and the iridescent blue of the extent marine triumphant contrast with the green palm tree king of this southern region where the sun shines all year round. Ruspina memory, ancient city defended by a solid wall that served as a support to the African country of Julius Caesar, was to acquire great prestige in the Middle Ages as a place of mystical retreat, under the name of Monastir. It is indeed the construction of Ribat, a kind of Muslim fortified monastery, the town took on a new lease. The church was founded in the eighth century and modified over the centuries to become an imposing monument reflecting centuries of architectural tradition. Islamic Museum was laid there, you can admire manuscripts, engraved stelae and above all a great astrolabe dating from 927 This venerable past still permeates the present town. Around a vast esplanade of recent construction, several ancient monuments tell the story of the city, while Bourguiba mosque honors the memory of the first president of independent Tunisia, a native of Monastir. And the mausoleum of Bourguiba family is another wonderful monument with its golden dome and two minarets finely slender. Another aspect of the heritage of the city, you can admire the gorgeous costumes traditional feast, fully embroidered with sequins and gold thread at the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions. Local color Strolling through the picturesque streets of the old quarters of Monastir, vaulted passageways in alleys loaded scents, you will discover a world of wonder with lights, impressions, smiles and serenity. Throughout the city, it's a buzz of activity, the copper engraver shop side by side with the great bazaar carpets, tiny shop artisan bent over his work, or the market that offers a stunning cries, corona and colors ... Small fishing town nestled in a pleasant and generous campaign, Monastir is surrounded by fields and orchards. There is perpetuated a way of life immemorial. From village to village, you will marvel animation markets, the rustic simplicity of lifestyle, originality costumes and Bedouin jewelery. An amusement park, Douar Kortine presents a staging of traditional life; a warm and rich tradition of its multiple roots. Holidays in Monastir welcomes people mainly in Skanes and Dkhila, two sandy beaches which are among the most beautiful in the Tunisian coast. The resort has a good level of hospitality; luxury hotels stand alongside family clubs, modern animation and folk performances are regularly offered. A wide range of sports activities awaits you through hotels and water sports centers well equipped for sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing and other water sports. One can also, according to his tastes, scuba diving, horseback riding, tennis, archery, beach volleyball ... Beautiful boat ride you will see a blue coastline dotted with islands and islets. One can also stroll along the banks of the beautiful Marina, where boaters from around the world rendezvous, and extend the promenade by the sea to the fishing port, and to the curious caves of El Kahlia who s 'open level with the waves. Golf, congresses and Thalassotherapy Surrounded by dunes dotted with palm trees and hills covered with olive trees, Monastir has two beautiful golf courses of 18 holes each. The Flamingo Golf Course delight confirmed by its sporty and technical course players; however, it is affordable for everyone, with many tees tailored to different levels. Palm Links Golf Course, meanwhile, offers a pleasant journey and many facilities for players wanting to improve: 9 hole academy school with a full practice. Another course is located in Port El Kantaoui, just twenty kilometers. Conferences are welcome to Monastir has a convention center and several large rooms (up to 1000 seats) integrated with hotels. If relaxation and fitness is the purpose of your stay, you can choose between two health spas, which offer a wide range of care under strict medical supervision in accordance with Tunisian law. Added to several spa centers, allowing the station to fully meet current expectations. Traveling from Monastir Well located in a central region of Tunisia, Monastir helps radiate to most sites and cities of importance. A day will be enough to discover the main attractions of the north, while they may choose tours two days to explore the southern regions, either by the coast or into the interior of the continent.

Mahdia

 It was the first capital of the Fatimid caliphs in the tenth century is built flush with the rock on a thin peninsula. It derives its charm from its color sapphire sea, its beautiful beaches, its medina and its animation of traditional small town, fishing village and silk weavers. The Epic of Mahdia When in 912, Obeid Allah El Mahdi, away from Kairouan, decided to choose a capital for the new Fatimid dynasty, he waited for his astrologers have read in the stars domination sign of the lion, symbol power to designate the site of Cap Africa, former Carthaginian trading forming an impregnable peninsula, and give it its name: Mahdia ... 

He built fortifications around the city and renovated at the narrowest point of the peninsula, access control that a large door called the Skiffa El Kahla (the "dark porch"). The city then contained, besides the prince Fatimid stronghold and palace, the Grand Mosque, the Administration and the shops of artisans. The latter, weavers, blacksmiths, jewelers, as traders were forced to live Zoulia suburb built on the mainland, creating a bipolar city which experienced a remarkable intellectual and artistic life. But the Fatimids, weakened by internal revolts and uprisings, chose to flee to Egypt and founded Cairo in 973 Mahdia, now led by Zirides there, was the scene of epics with the incursions of the Normans of Sicily Genoese and the Knights of Malta, to the Hafsid dynasties (1234), Muradite (1612) and Husseinite (1705) which secured him the stability and subsequent repopulation of Andalusians and Anatolian, making a rich town of Mahdia cultures and traditions. Traditions At the weekly market (Friday), the Skiffa El Kahla becomes a veritable treasure trove worthy of the Arabian Nights, as the old weavers, embroiderers and seamstresses will expose for sale beautiful traditional costumes. There they spread silk and gilt, while a real market for gold jewelry is practiced. A chance to see the traditional female costume Mahdia, arguably the richest of Tunisia, as the luster of silk colorful vies with sumptuous embroidered with gold thread. In Mahdia, interior decoration of homes subject to a cult; the "Dar" (the house) is an authentic work of art ... In wealthier homes, especially street Hamza, which includes a dozen beautiful houses built in the last century by members of the same family the walls of the "majless" (main room) are covered with embroidered cloth two-thirds of their height, while the upper part is decorated with paintings. Wooden shelves, painted in bright colors, carry a multitude of fine pottery, spear-blown glass perfume of delicate colors, antique gold-framed mirrors. The cornice and ceiling are themselves painted floral motifs. The Treasury Mahdia "Off Mahdia, a few kilometers north-east of this prestigious city, sponge divers in 1907 signaled the presence of ancient submerged objects. The deposit contained columns, capitals; excavations have revealed that it was actually a whole boatload of art objects for the construction of a magnificent building ... What a rich cargo! In addition to the columns, capitals, and stunning marble craters were removed masterpieces in bronze, such as Hagar the Citharède Eros, Hermes Dionysus, the dancing dwarf, running the satire ... and sculptures in marble bust of Aphrodite as a beauty quite divine. "(Mohamed Fantar) the marine graveyard" magic cemetery Mahdia extends from one side to the other of the promontory its whiteness. With its bright yellow field of daisies in spring, deep silhouettes of the walls that surround it, and the wreck of a boat on the hoary rock from the nearby creek, which provides marine cemetery, as nowhere else, a calming, spiritual relaxation "At the heart of the Mediterranean Mahdia, it is also the charm of seaside towns.; fishing port is one of the largest in Tunisia, specializing particularly in sardines caught in the glow of lumparos, creating, on summer evenings, starting trawlers, a fascinating spectacle that illuminates the sea and harbor secular Mahdia thousand candles. "This is the first light of the summer that the port seems most animated, delivered at the auction fishmongers and arrive by the hundreds and thousands of cases of sardines, anchovies or mackerel, caught on the high seas. "Divers get enthusiastic funds Mahdia, rich and varied, sometimes at great depths, while dreaming of the famous archaeological wreck once explored by Jacques Cousteau ... Several dive centers used to learn or improve and to discover the most interesting sights. Mahdia Vacations With its large fishing port, its medina skimming the waves, its traditional atmosphere and beautiful beaches, Mahdia has everything to seduce. New hotels started recently implanted into a beautiful resort on a human scale. Recently, Mahdia has also become a destination of thalassotherapy with two built-in 5 and 4 star hotels centers. Only 40 km from Mahdia, golf enthusiasts will find two 18-hole Monastir, Palm Links and Flamingo Golf Course.

Djerba

Island whose history is lost to the ages, provided a remarkable coastline giving the coast a languid air, Djerba offers a seaside setting with varied activities in which everyone can draw at will, sports, relaxation and discovery. Southeast of Tunisia, Djerba amazes visitors with its sweetness and heavenly setting. The island that charmed the legendary Odysseus was Punic before Roman. Then invaded by the Vandals and the Byzantines, it was conquered by the Arabs in 667. In the eleventh century, it was devastated by Hilali tribes from the East. Today, Djerba has about 80 000 inhabitants and has beautiful beaches that are 1/10 of the Tunisian coast ... 

   It faces the seaside resort of Zarzis, established on the site of the Roman city of Gergis. Fully equipped in hotels, clubs and leisure facilities, Djerba and Zarzis you will love the ocher earth dotted with palm trees, as well as their menzels, small white domed houses. And that's not counting the many discoveries and beach activities that await you. To see and do The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Houmt Souk has a comprehensive collection of traditional costumes that belonged to ethnic past. There is also a pottery and antique jewelry. The oldest Jewish town of Djerba, Erriadh houses the jewish synagogue which takes place every year a pilgrimage that attracts Jewish believers of all countries. The synagogue holds one of the oldest Torah in the world. For a nice walk by the sea, go to Ajim harbor, near which is the most dense palm groves of the island. There is also the arrival of the ferry terminal Jorf, which connects the Sea Djerba to the rest of the country. A Guellala, go visit the pottery workshops where you will also find an olive press in perfect condition. Cycling, tennis, horseback riding, water skiing, ULM, scuba diving and fishing are all activities that can be done in Djerba Zarzis like. You will also have ample opportunity to attend one of the cultural festivals of the island, including the Ulysses festival devoted to international films, which takes place every year in July.

Hammamet

It is hemmed azure sea, endless beaches of white sand, the blue sky, the sun, palm trees and fragrant orchards of orange, bergamot and Seville orange. These are the flowers of jasmine and orange trees. This is a beautiful resort, with its luxury hotels, night clubs, bars, restaurants. A new resort d'émerger just beside the old Hammamet South, or better yet, Yasmine-Hammamet, Tunisia tourism jewel. Initially, Georges Sebastian, Romanian billionaire, lets captivated by the charm of the place and built a sumptuous villa in the style of the country, one of the finest architectural achievements. Americans are subjugated in turn: John and Violet Hensen ... 

And global celebrities: André Gide, Roger Martin du Gard, Georges Bernanos, Paul Klee, Frank Lloyd Wright ... Marshal Rommel made ​​his villa Sebastian QG..D'autres celebrities settle in Hammamet, following Jean-Claude Pascal. In 1959, ownership of Sebastian, acquired by the Tunisian State, became the International Cultural Centre which takes place every summer, the International Festival of Hammamet, a prestigious event in which luminaries from the worlds of music, dance and theater ... If Hammamet has no grandiose monuments, medina has a lot of character. The visitor will not remain insensitive to the charm of its streets and the atmosphere of privacy that comes out, or the friendly eyes and a kind smile residents. The walls of the medina are pierced by three doors. Kasbah dates from the fifteenth century. It was built on the site of a fort from the twelfth century. It is a great vantage point, from where you can admire the whole city. It has installed a charming cafe. In the hotel zone, are the ruins of the ancient city of Pupput where you can admire the remains of the most beautiful homes, with private baths, mosaics ... Favorite Yasmine Hammamet property developers, has in recent years a unprecedented development. Located in the southern Gulf of Hammamet, this station occupies the site of the ancient city of Pupput. From its long sandy beaches, the new resort of Yasmine looks Mediterranean with a serene air. That one comes there by plane or boat, it is good to stay in this seaside town perfectly arranged. Marina with docks decorated gardens provides a framework attractive promenade. It strolls during the day and night, lulled by the sound of the wind in the ropes. The terraces of cafes and restaurants offer the opportunity to linger further, to soak up the holiday atmosphere that reigns here in all seasons. Unparalleled Medina Yasmine Hammamet is located just off the harbor. In its fortifications covering more than ten acres, it offers accommodation, culture and recreation related to Tunisia in the past and today. The opportunity to experience a fun and in one place the lifestyle of this country to ancient traditions. - A Yasmine Hammamet, do not miss visiting the walled medina. Heir of Carthage, influenced by the Muslim civilization and typical Tunisian architecture, it offers an interactive journey through the ages. This museum-city of a new genre full of souks where you can see craftsmen at work, restaurants serving local specialties, typical shops and executives shows that host various events including the festival in Medi Music June - Relaxation in Hammamet, a new thalassotherapy center has opened its doors at the Holiday Inn Lalla Beya. Golf enthusiasts can work out on the golf Yasmine and followers of roulette or slot machines will go to try their luck at the Grand Casino. - Perched on a rocky outcrop in the inland Takrouna book a panoramic view of the area. On the road, the village of Sidi Khalifa interest to archeology enthusiasts. A little further, the small town of Ken great example of local culture.

Bizerte

 Seaport with a rich history, Bizerte has all the charm of a traditional small and welcoming city. But at the same time it offers modern districts worthy of a big city, and all necessary to a holiday filled well infrastructure in the heart of a green area where a large selection of original routes of discovery awaits you . Discover Bizerte on the old harbor, colorful boats glide up cafes and venerable walls of the medina. In the old town, you have to wander to find, across town, the lively souks, a lovely Turkish fountain or ancient monuments such as the Great Mosque ...

It will visit the Kasbah, a real "city within a city" surrounded by ramparts, with a mosque and a whole maze of narrow streets and Ksiba, a small fortress equipped today oceanographic museum. But a few steps away, the atmosphere is full of change: recent quarters have broad modern avenues. It is sure to win the beautiful avenue of the waterfront and breathe the sea breeze, contemplating the great port. And then remember that Bizerte was at all times a stronghold and a large entrance door of Europe to Africa. It is the location of the Kasbah, the old princely citadel that was the ancient city of Hippo. The Carthaginians, then the Byzantines had high walls. The Citadel itself, whose walls along the old harbor, dates back to the Middle Ages but was largely transformed the Turkish period; the city was a major port for privateers. Bizerte was indeed considered historically as a strategic stronghold, because of its proximity to Europe and its natural harbor (Lake Bizerte) helped to maintain the ships safe. The only door to the Kasbah, Bab el-Medina, is truly a fort, while on the other side of the channel, another fort, the Ksiba, watch over the harbor entrance. Further, a large Turkish fortress, called Fort of Spain, dominates the "Andalusian district" where Bizerte once housed many exiles from Spain. The Turkish presence and scored Andalusian city of Bizerte. Tunis nearby but away from the busiest routes, Bizerte is perfect for a relaxing stay at the edge of its vast sandy beaches. The station now has large hotels with modern standards where everything is provided for the convenience of guests. It also offers all the activities that brighten a room waterfront with its watersports and dive center diving. One can even easily play golf on his way to Tunis, distant only 70 km, with a new highway.