Modest Beauty Mahdia - the most intimate, charming and "puppet" Tunisian resort . Mahdiyskie tourists know yourself luxuriate in the best beaches in the country with amazing white sand minute "grinding" and "soak" in the bowels of thalassotherapy centers . But wealth recreational resort - not an excuse for the whole vacation to sit on the territory of the hotel . The sights of Mahdia are literally obligatory for viewing by all, whose soul is not craving for the beautiful: here they will be met by the mystical Black Gate leading to the ancient medina, filled with nnuyu shops of goldsmiths and weavers of silk, an interesting museum of folk traditions, the magnificent Grand Mosque, and finally - a picturesque cafe "Sidi Salem" is a terrace directly on the rocks .

Learn history unremarkable fishing village, Mahdia was reinvigorated during the Arab dynasty Fatimid rulers appreciated the strategic .. the position of the locality on the cape Africa - the easternmost point of the continental coastline of Tunisia and decided to establish here neither much nor little - the capital . The main city of the state began with the construction of a defensive fortress - "borja" . Bordj el-Kebir (" great castle ") and today stands proudly above the Mahdi . You should definitely go inside and climb the ramparts - it is here that you realize what a big blue sea . on the coastline, you can also see the ruins of fortifications Fatimid . Bol Shaya mosque was also built under the Fatimids and more like a military fort than a religious building. In the hours outside of the prayers you can visit her courtyard, and then continue on the clean, well-groomed streets of the miniature medina and certainly visit the boutiques of silk craftsmen. Medina ends (or begins) with massive 40-meter Porta Nigra - once they have served as the main crossing point for foreigners in the city, but today they did not fail to occupy traders sundries

enjoy nature freshly Mahdia promenade stretches from the very gates of the Black. to the hotel Iberostar Royal El Mansour, for a good 2, 5 km. The embankment is lined with elegant tiles with mosaic images, comfortable benches are arranged around the date palms, and the view from the sea from here opens the most inspirational. However, the rest of the tourist area boasts a convenient and moderately broad sidewalks, so enjoy the sea air and lush vegetation where you can literally everywhere.

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In the number of sights of Mahdia, the coffee house unexpectedly got into a mess - however, after seeing it, you understand that this is not a mistake at all. The coffee house Sidi Salem is practically a work of art: it is located on the right rocks, next to the medina, the Great Mosque and the fishing port. Terraces-ledges descend to the edge of the sea, and, sitting at the bottom tables, you can literally reach the water. It serves excellent, grilled fish, as well as drinks and hookah - it all depends on the time of day and your preferences.