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GUIDE TO MAHDIA

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A wealth of history and culture

Ancient capital of the Fatamid dynasty

>strong>Mahdia holidays offer a wealth of history and culture and are a perfect place if you want to discover all of these places, should you prefer to relax it is also a great setting to just chill out on one of the fine beaches.

Mahdia is located on the east coast of Tunisia between Sousse and Sfax on the Mediterranean coast and has a typical Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry with temperatures reaching in excess of thirty two degrees Celsius while the winter season brings more rain and mild temperatures of around sixteen degrees Celsius which makes it an attractive destination for that winter break for some sunshine.

Mahdia is located in sheltered position on a small rocky peninsular with probably the finest beaches in Tunisia. The beaches are outstanding for swimming, relaxing and water sports. Holidays in Mahdia present clear, turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and the gentle breeze off the coast which makes the wind water sports a favourite in the area with plenty of activities on offer on the beaches. Holidays to Mahdia offer modern, and luxury accommodation along the beachfront.

The entertainment is focused around the beachfront area with most of the entertainment provided by the resorts hotels, although if you want to sample some of the traditional Tunisian lifestyle, you can seek out the un-commercialised town with local cafes, bars and restaurants around the harbour. Mahdia today is the largest fishing port of Tunisia, a third of the country’s catch lands here and is also processed in the factories in and around the port.

Colourful markets, watersports and diving

No holiday to Mahdia would be complete without visiting the Medina (Old Town). Mahdia was once Tunisia’s capital city and offers so much to discover in the Medina. The Medina is surrounded by ancient walls and you enter through an enormous sixteenth century gate. Once in the Medina you will discover a whole world of history and culture from the tenth century Central Mosque with its amazing architecture to the remains of the ancient fortress.

When taking in all of the history, it is well worth a trip to see the Cape Africa Lighthouse and the brilliant Sailors Cemetery. Mahdia holidays will offer the charm, tradition and culture of the area wandering around the narrow cobbled lanes of the old town to relaxing in the peaceful setting of the beautiful beaches, so whatever your needs and requirements for a holiday destination, a holiday to Mahdia will suit all. Book your holiday to Mahdia online at Late Deals.