Winter Sun and far More!
The atmosphere here was very relaxed, although just next door at the sister hotel, there were daytime and evening activities for those that wanted them as well as some water sports and camel rides on the beach. There is a choice of a la carte menus, but the lovely buffet suited us well, made all the better by the excellent waiting team. By the beautiful beach, with all the hotel offers, it is easy to miss how much more there is to Tunisia! We were privileged to meet a fantastic guide and his driver to visit just some of the sites. First we visited ancient Carthage, the ruins of the city, baths and theatre and learnt about the Punic wars and the periods of history that saw the important North African port change over the centuries, finally falling, destroyed by the Romans. We also explored the cobbled, white and blue streets of Sidi Bou-Said. The cliff top village is just beautiful, with photo opportunities at every turn. We were shown to a beautiful rest stop café at the top of the cliff for a stunning view and welcome refreshments! The small galleries, many shops, and beauty of the village makes it a must see when you are in the North of Tunisia.
The adventure needn’t stop there, visits to the Holy city of Kairouan and amphitheatre of El Jem are possible from the coast. But if you want to see more of Tunisia a tour of the country, visiting Berber villages, the Roman town of Dougga and the incredible Sahara Dessert would ideal. That is of course if you can tear yourself away from the beautiful hotel and beach/pool side relaxation!
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