One of the most attractive for touristscountries of the Mediterranean region is Tunisia. The combination of oriental flavor and excellent service of the European level, a variety of cultural and historical attractions, beautiful nature and wonderful sandy beaches attract many travelers. In Tunisia, a lot of resorts, each of which has its own distinctive "flavor". So, the rest in Mahdia is suitable for families with children, and in Sousse it will be interesting for young childless couples and cheerful companies. But a respectable and conservative Hammamet thalassotherapy center and Le Khalife hotel are suitable for people of all age groups.
A few words about Tunisia
The Republic of Tunisia is located inNorth Africa and is washed from the north and east by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. In the south it borders with Libya, and in the west with Algeria. The length of the coast of this state is about 1,300 kilometers, of which 600 are reserved for beaches.
Туристическая инфраструктура Туниса стала активно develop only in the 80s of the last century. On the coast, where previously there were only small fishing settlements, many resorts, balneology and thalassotherapy centers, diving schools and yacht clubs, golf courses and hotels of different levels have now been established. All this has transformed Tunisia, photos of the hotels presented below confirm the significant changes that have occurred. The landscape of the Tunisian seashore from Tabarka to Djerba is changing rapidly in order to meet the demands of the ever-increasing flow of travelers wanting to visit this African country.
It should also be noted that until 1956 Tunisiawas under the protectorate of the French Republic. Freed, the locals did not abandon the system of education and agriculture introduced by the French, including the winemaking traditions. In addition, in French, in addition to Arabic, speaks the majority of the population of Tunisia.
Green Pearl
Именно так можно назвать город Хаммамет, located on the Cap Bon peninsula, among plantations of olives, date palms and citrus, pomegranate, orange orchards. This settlement was founded in ancient times by the Romans. Unfortunately, there are no material historical monuments left about those times.
Hammamet is one of the most visited resorts.Tunisia, located 60 kilometers from the capital Tunis and 80 km from the airport of Monastir. Its “resort” history began in 1920, after the billionaire from Romania, George Sebastian, built a villa in the ancient style, and prominent political and cultural figures began to come to Hammamet for holidays. George VI and Eisenhower, Churchill and Montgomery, Andre Gide and Françoise Sagan, as well as many other famous and popular personalities of their time, were here at one time.
How to get there?
До этого курортного города придется ехать с several transfers. First you need to fly to Tunisia. Russian airlines, as well as many foreign air carriers, fly to Enfida-Hammamet, Monastir and the capital of the country, Tunis. Unfortunately, there are no regular direct flights from Russia to Hammamet today. The most convenient transit routes run through Vienna, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Frankfurt am Main and St. Petersburg.
One-way fare from Moscow to Hammametor back will vary between 350-400 US dollars, depending on the season and the chosen route. Travel time will be approximately 7–8 hours, and in the case of transfers, it is possible that more.
From any airport in Tunisia to Hammamet and LeThe hotel’s Khalife can be reached by intercity bus, train, or by shuttle bus. Prices are quite reasonable, and in about an hour you will be at your chosen resort.
Stops luanzhey find quite difficult about themthe location you can ask the locals or ask the taxi drivers to take you to them. Most locals speak not only Arabic and French, but also English. It is easy to find a taxi, as these yellow cars are, as they say, at every corner, and at the sight of Europeans, drivers tend to get attention to themselves by continuously beeping.
What to see?
Feature of Hammamet and become its suburbThe ancient settlement of Nabele is the presence of two Medins. As in most eastern cities, the historical center of Hammamet is Medina, which can be reached from the “Le Khalife Hammamet” by walking, as the distance is short, only two kilometers. There are many small eateries, cafes and restaurants around the Old Town Square. In addition, on it and nearby there are such historical monuments as the Great Mosque of Hammamet and the mosque of Sidi Abdu'l-Kader-al-Gelani,
built in 1798.
At the walls of the medina is the museum "Dar Hammamet", inwhere you can see the traditional wedding dresses of local residents and other items related to this ceremony. It is necessary to go to the big cafe "Tunisia Marabut", which is located near the Medina and the Great Mosque and is located in the tomb of the ruler Sidi Bu Hadid. Here is the signal tower of the Kasbah fortress, from the top of which a beautiful view of the city and its surroundings opens. Directly in the fortress there is also an archeological museum, which contains a beautiful collection of mosaics and other objects of ancient culture.
Of course, in Medina there is an oriental bazaar, Souk al-Juma, as well as many small shops and shops offering craftsmen products and various souvenirs to tourists.
The second, modern Medina, which is largeAccurately represents the appearance of a historic city, was created recently and is located in the southern district of the city - Yasmine, a few kilometers from Hammamet. In addition to a realistic copy of the Medina, there is an oriental bazaar and a disco, many cafes and restaurants, timeshare apartments, as well as a hammam.
Next to the Yasmine-Hammamet district is the amusement park Carthagoland, which presents more than 2,000 years of Tunisian history in an entertaining way.
Where to go on a trip?
If the beaches and Hammamet itself are somewhat youfed up with it, then you can get to other cities of the Cap Bona peninsula to see the Roman quarries and the ruins of Carthage, as well as the ancient Byzantine fortress. Many tourists go on their own to the capital - Tunisia - or the not so far away resort of Monastir.
According to many travelers, the most picturesque Tunisian landscapes can be seen on the way to Korbus.
How to have fun?
Although there are no centers at Le Khalifethalassotherapy, you can visit Bio Azur, located in the northern part of the city, or a new and modern, located in the southern part of Hammamet, in the newly built hotel "Hazdrubal Talasa".
Guests who came to the resort town of Hammamet, LeKhalife hotel chosen to stay, will not be bored, since it has all the conditions for travelers with a variety of preferences and tastes. There are many small bars and cafes, restaurants, two casinos and several night clubs, the most popular of which are “Manhattan” and discos.
For children, in addition to a variety of children's rooms andsites at hotels, there is an amusement park. In addition, just 30 kilometers from Hammamet is a colorful and interesting zoo park "Phrygia". It is created according to the type of South African reserves, in which animals are not locked in cages, but live in spacious enclosures, largely imitating their natural habitat. Travelers observe the characteristics of the life and behavior of animals, while being safe, on specially equipped crossings, suspended above their habitats.
You can get there by yourself, by taxi, or by booking a tour at the hotel 3 Le Khalife or any other from representatives of local travel agencies.
It is also worth visiting the International Culturalcenter, better known as Sebastian's villa, and stroll through the beautiful Botanical Garden located around this center, and admire the sunset on the seashore at sunset and ancient Medina. This center hosts cultural festivals every year to which guests from different countries of the world come.
Entertainment for children and adults
It is in Hammamet that the largestTunisian Water Park - Flipper. It consists of three parts - two for adults and one for children. In this park there are high-speed and high slides for lovers of extreme impressions, as well as many exciting attractions. Also created several pools, which are supplied with sea water directly from the Mediterranean Sea. Prices for visiting this water park are quite affordable: a children's ticket will cost 8, and an adult will cost 12 US dollars. There is also a special “student” fare at which a ticket can be bought for $ 10. Buying a subscription, each visitor can stay in the park all working day. In addition, the park has shops, cafes, pizzerias and restaurants.
Lovers of active and sports recreation
Те, кто приехал в Hotel Le Khalife (Тунис), имеют A unique opportunity not only to enjoy a wonderful beach holiday, but also to play on the magnificent golf courses of Citrus and Yasmine, enjoy horse riding, and even take a ride on the real Blue Ice skating rink at the Laico hotel. For those who want to organize a trip on a camel, and can also teach basic riding skills.
On the beaches of Hammamet are available a variety of entertainment, and also have the opportunity to go diving, fishing and other water sports.
How to choose a hotel?
There are many hotels in the city, ranging from expensivefive-star, such as Le Royal, Alhambra Thalasso 5 *, Iberostar Saphir Palace and others, prices that start (in equivalent) from 5,000 rubles per night, and ending with fairly inexpensive apartment hotels and guest houses for only 600 rubles per night. Le Khalife hotel is a typical mid-level hotel, representing the whole range of services in its price niche. And now take a closer look at it.
Hotel Le TOhalife (Xammamet)
Это относительно новая гостиница:It was built in 1995. Located just a kilometer from the historic part of the city. You can get to the Medina on foot or, after passing 200 meters from the hotel, take a bus and get there. Le Khalife hotel is located on the second line, and it is only 350 meters from the sea. The hotel building is 4-storey and made in three primary colors: white, blue and terracotta. It has 134 rooms. The rooms of this hotel are standard, ranging from 20 to 47 m2, and allow maximum placement of two adults and one child.
The hotel has more than 60 double rooms, 3 suites. All other rooms can be used for two or more people.
Each room at Le Khalife has a balcony.shower, safe, TV and central air-conditioning system, which is open until September 15 inclusive. The windows of the rooms can face both the courtyard - the pool and the sea. Internet access is available for a fee.
What does this hotel offer?
On site 3 Le Khalife there are bothoutdoor and indoor pools. The team of fun animators holds both morning and evening performances. Especially for children there is a playground, and there is a shallow pool. The staff of restaurants located on the territory of Le Khalife will be happy to provide your child with a special high chair and a selection of dishes from a special menu.
For tired from walks and excursions touristsThe hotel offers a Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath and massage (for a fee). For those who, even on vacation, want to keep themselves in optimum physical shape, the hotel has a gym, the opportunity to play tennis and billiards. The beauty half is at the service of the beautiful half of humanity.
Where to eat?
In Le Khalife hotel 3 * there are two restaurants,grill cafe and oriental cafe, two bars. For those who want more variety, it’s easy to walk to the Black and White Restaurant and Resto Lounge Mambo European restaurants located about a kilometer away or try traditional British food in the small restaurant Shakespeare. In the Time Out Restaurant, which serves international cuisine at a price of 3 to 6 euros, you can feed the most fastidious babies, who require spaghetti and pizza.
В самом Хаммамете множество ресторанов, serving both traditional Tunisian and other cuisines. Among fish restaurants Chez Achour and Pomodoro are the most popular. However, most travelers who came to Tunisia, Le Khalife hotel in particular, noted the cafe Sidi Bou Hdid. It is located in the fortress wall of the Medina, on the waterfront, and is distinguished not only by the opportunity to observe the beautiful seascapes, but also by the delicious traditional cuisine, good Wi-Fi Internet, and excellent coffee. Try the excellent ice cream and fresh juices in the cafe Canari Tutti Frutti.
Tunisia, holidays in September, prices
Наилучшее время для посещения такой неповторимой countries - the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. In September, the weather is warm and comfortable, the sun does not burn, but only gently warms. Staying at the hotel Le Khalife (Hammamet), you can go in the middle of the first autumn month to the capital of the state in order to get to the unique event for the Muslim world - the wine festival. If you arrive at this festival with a ticket purchased at a travel agency, you can taste not only fine wines, but also wonderful dishes made from various meats: lamb, camel meat and beef.
If you are planning a trip to Tunisia, namely to Hammamet, then it is better to book flights and hotel rooms in advance.
Для туристов, бюджет которых ограничен, а также for young people who seek not only to bask on the beaches, but also look at historical and cultural sights, see the unique landscapes of Tunisia, Le Khalife will provide the necessary level of comfort. Also this hotel is perfect for families with small children. A well-designed territory, the availability of a playground and a swimming pool, a special children's menu in the restaurant, as well as the opportunity to use a paid babysitting service will allow parents not to worry about their children and devote a little time to themselves.
This hotel, as well as most of the 3-star hotels in Tunisia, does not have a large territory and luxurious rooms, but it is quite suitable for a relaxing and relaxing stay.
