the beautiful city, Mahdia

Mahdia is a coastal town located 230 kilometers south of the capital Tunis. It has the second largest fishing port in the country. The destination attracts many tourists: its beautiful hotels, white sand beaches and history make it one of the most popular resorts in Tunisia.

Mahdia has splendid monuments: The Skifa Kahla is the most famous historical site in the city, it is also one of the most important Islamic monuments in the Maghreb. This is an alley that serves as a gateway to the city center. Built in the 10th century is one of the few remains of the ancient walls.

The Skiffa El Kahla is transformed during the weekly market, a veritable treasure trove worthy of the Thousand and One Nights; fabrics, silk, gilt and costumes are on display. A chance to see the richest female traditional costume Tunisia Mahdia undoubtedly characterized by the glow of brightly colored silk and sumptuous embroidered with gold thread.

Mahdia is also famous for its magnificent marine cemetery that provides its visitors a sense of calm and relaxation. The view is truly stunning, the sea out of sight, the ruins of "Sour" next to the lighthouse perched on the hill ... History, ruins and sea make this place unique.

Mahdia has it all with its beautiful beaches, great fishing port, the medina and the beautiful hotels forming an attractive tourist resort. The city has also become a destination of thalassotherapy with two built-in 4 and 5 star hotels centers. Golf lovers will find two 18-hole course just 40 km from Mahdia, Monastir, Palm Links and Flamingo Golf Course.

Traditional houses of Mahdia are all heritage treasures with their full color architecture, and interior design. The walls of the houses are covered with embroidered woven. Wooden shelves, painted in bright colors, wear fine pottery and antique gold-framed mirrors. The ceilings are, meanwhile, painted floral motifs: These houses represent a historic property assets and are true works of art.