- Djerba or Monastir - places to relax on the coast
- Thalassotherapy in Tunisian resorts
- Historical landmarks
Tunisia is among the most advanced countries of the black continent in the tourist area, it has not yet reached the palm, but it has its own beautiful resorts, attractions and interesting offers for guests. Djerba or Monastir - such a question can sometimes be heard from a traveler who is going to conquer Africa.
The island of Djerba is ready to offer several very different resorts, the climate here is much warmer than on the continent, beaches - the sea, historical and cultural monuments - in abundance. The mainland Monastir is good in its own way, founded by the ancient Romans, it looks confidently into the future, offers inexpensive quality rest. What other features do these resorts have in common, what is the difference between them?
Djerba or Monastir - places to relax on the coast
It is known that Djerba is not all suitable for summer holidays for tourists, most of the hotels occupy the north and west of the island, the central resort here is Houmt-Souk. In the southeastern part there is another small tourist area, "headed" by the resort town of Midoun. Djerba pleases with its beaches, only in some years, in certain areas there were accumulations of algae, which interfered with the reception of sea baths.
The beaches of Monastir lose in comparison with the island of Djerba, firstly, the resort is located in the north of Tunisia, secondly, sometimes waves can be observed at the sea, and thirdly, seaweed is quite frequent guests. But hotels are much cheaper, which allows people with modest incomes to have a good rest. There are no animators on the beaches, for a fun pastime it is better to go to the beaches of Sousse, and in Monastir it is calm and relatively secluded (if you do not go to the Ribat beaches).
Thalassotherapy in Tunisian resorts
The use of healing seaweed for Tunisia has become a kind of tourist attraction. It is for this sake that thousands of beauties abandon comfortable Europe and rush to African resorts. On the island of Djerba, a variety of sea procedures can be performed in all hotels with 5 * facades, and the name of the complex is the word "Thalassa".
In the resort of Monastir, you can also find centers offering courses and thalassotherapy sessions, in the city there are many rooms and salons with a full list of services. It is clear that the highest quality of services and a wide range of procedures are offered by five-star hotels.
Historical landmarks
The main attractions and historical monuments of Djerba are naturally located in the cities. Especially attractive in this regard is Houmt-Souk, who is ready to demonstrate his "treasures":
- The old town and the surrounding fortress wall;
- Borj el-Kebir, an ancient fortification from the Middle Ages;
- Museum of Folk Traditions.
A walk through Medina Houmt-Suk will allow you to get acquainted with the ancient Arab architecture, see the most beautiful mosques in which services are held for followers of different currents of Islam. Of the natural attractions, the Djerba Lagoon stands out - this is the place where flamingos arrive, a stunningly beautiful sight awaits guests of the island. In the list of modern entertainment is Djerba Explore, a park where you can get acquainted with human activities (in the museum of folk traditions) and with the amazing world of nature (by visiting a crocodile farm).
In terms of leisure, Monastir offers a variety of pastimes, history lovers can go to explore the country's most famous monuments, or stay in the city itself. It is better to start your acquaintance with it from Medina, the old city, where fragments of both ancient Roman settlements and later architectural masterpieces have been preserved. The visiting card of the resort is the Great Mosque, which appeared here in the 9th century.
There is an old fortification at the resort - Ribat, it is also a place of pilgrimage for tourists. The observation tower offers gorgeous sea panoramas. Another dominant of the city is the Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, whose homeland was Monastir.
Comparison of Djerba and Monastir did not reveal a leader, each of them is worthy of the visit of any foreign tourist.
At the same time, the resorts of Djerba are chosen by vacationers who:
- know about the excellent climatic conditions;
- dream of relaxing on clean beaches;
- they like to walk in the historical centers of cities and resorts;
- love to get acquainted with national traditions and crafts.
The Monastir resort is in the center of attention of guests who:
- would like an economical option, but quality rest;
- are not afraid of algae and mud when swimming;
- dream of plunging into the past and feeling like an ancient Tunisian.
