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Monastir, with its 9th century walls and an imposing Ribat tower over a modern resort complex and the result is amazingly harmonious. Monastir captures that blend of the traditional and modern that characterizes Tunisia.
A marina nestled in the shade of the walls provides a enjoyable promenade as does the long avenue that offers the bluest of Mediterranean seas on one side and open air terraces of Hotels , restaurants and coffee houses from where you can enjoy the view. This area suits the young budget to middlemarket families and more mature couples. Particularly popular with Germans, French and British. The accommodation here is medium to large self-contained hotels with their own entertainments, shops and facilities. Many are directly facing the beach. Locality: Monastir can be found on the north east coast of Tunisia, 105 mls SE of the capital, Tunis. Monastir airport is immediately to the S of the resort centre. It is situated at the south end of the Gulf of Hammamet, on a small, low headland surrounded by flat, arable land, olive groves and sparse pine woods. |
