- Hammamet or Monastir - where is the best vacation?
- Tunisian beaches
- Thalassotherapy
- sights
The Mediterranean coast of Africa is a very attractive resort for tourists from Europe who would like to relax without leaving home. And at the same time, they are interested in countries with a different mentality, unusual culture and history. Tunisia in this regard is one of the most suitable powers, it remains only to choose Djerba or Suss, Hammamet or Monastir.
The last two resorts are especially interesting for lovers of a quiet, relaxing holiday. Tourists staying in Monastir have to go for entertainment in Sousse, vacationers in the resort of Hammamet most often, generally, are not interested in nightclubs, discos or parties.
Hammamet or Monastir - where is the best vacation?
In the list of the most respectable resorts in Tunisia, Hammamet ranks first, all other resorts in the country are trying to fight for second place, realizing that it is unrealistic to catch up with the leader. The main factors contributing to a luxurious vacation: five- and four-star hotels with well-trained staff, gorgeous sandy beaches and thalassotherapy, where the skill of specialists has reached incredible heights.
Monastir acts as a catch-up, there are all conditions for a good rest - good beaches, historical sights, thalassotherapy centers and even golf courses. But the title of a respectable resort is still a long way off, perhaps this is hindered by certain factors, for example, a number of hotels requiring modernization, lack of entertainment, which should go to Sousse.
Tunisian beaches
Hammamet differs from other Tunisian resorts also by its beach, even if its size is not very large, but the quality is striking - the finest sand of snow-white color. In addition, there is a sandy bottom, a gentle descent into the water, which will be appreciated by parents vacationing with children. Officially, it is believed that hotels and hotel complexes are located on the first line, but in reality, in order to get to the seashore, you need to cross the road. In the evening, the road turns into a favorite walking place for city guests.
The sea in Monastir is worse than in other Tunisian resorts, guests can sometimes encounter such a phenomenon as seaweed, which makes bathing not very pleasant. In addition, this resort is located in the northern part of the country, where there are frequent winds, you should try to find a gentle descent into the water. But all this is more than offset by democratic prices for accommodation.
Thalassotherapy
Seaweed wrapping, the use of seaweed, mud and sea water in Hammamet is elevated to a cult. Thalassotherapy centers operate in all hotels with a 5 * category, in almost all hotel complexes with 4 stars on the facade. Many three-star hotels also have their own salons and experienced professionals. In one of the most famous hotels in the city, you can count 90 rooms where medical, health and beauty treatments are carried out, and a whole complex of swimming pools filled with sea water.
No resort in Tunisia is complete without thalasso, and Monastir is no exception, five-star hotels, as a rule, have thalassotherapy centers. Hotels with fewer stars offer thalasso wellness treatments in their rooms.
sights
Hammamet has prepared a large cultural program for its guests, among the main historical sights are the following objects: Medina, the so-called Old City; Ribat, a fortification dating back more than one century; a medieval fortress left to the city as a "legacy" by the Spaniards; Sebastian's botanical gardens.
In addition, the city regularly hosts various world-class music and theater festivals. Such events make the rest even more intense.
Monastir, like Hammamet, is proud of its Medina, where the main monuments of architecture and history are concentrated. Among the famous sights - the Great Mosque, which dates back to the 9th century, the walls of the fortress, the Ribat fort. An interesting museum to visit, where the ancient national costumes of Tunisians are carefully preserved.
A vacation in any Tunisian resort will undoubtedly leave vivid memories and gorgeous photos in albums. You can find a lot of similarities in recreation in these cities, although there are plenty of differences.
Therefore, Hammamet is chosen by travelers who:
- dream to soak up the gentle snow-white beaches;
- love the promenade along the seashore;
- love thalassotherapy;
- dream of immersing themselves in the atmosphere of a medieval city.
Monastir will be chosen by those foreign tourists who:
- know about the low cost of rooms in local hotels;
- want a relaxing holiday;
- would like to get to know more about the culture of Tunisia.
- they like to travel in the country where they are resting, in search of attractions.
