Reviews of tourists about Mahdia - the southernmost mainland resort of Tunisia. What do they write about beaches, sea, weather, hotels and excursions? Travel tips for Mahdia in 2021.
The visiting card of the Mahdia resort is the picturesque Cape Africa, wonderful beaches with fine light sand and silk products. Mahdia is called a resort for contemplators. Tourists love the lighthouse and the ruins of the Roman port on the promontory, the Turkish fortress Bordj El Kebir, the colorful facades of ancient buildings and the narrow streets of Medina.
Pros and cons of staying in Mahdiya
Mahdia is popular with connoisseurs of a quiet, relaxing holiday by the sea. Parents with children, lovers of good beaches and African Mediterranean cuisine come here with pleasure.
pros holidays in Mahdia in 2021, according to tourists:
- Short flight.
- Affordable prices for all-inclusive holidays.
- Warm sea.
- Luxurious sandy beaches.
- State of the art thalassotherapy centers and spa programs.
- Lots of fresh seafood.
- Interesting excursions.
Evgeny Kosorukov: "You find yourself in a tourist zone where there are hotels and everything is decent, clean, tidy, security, shops with fixed prices."
Minuses:
- There is no airport - tourists travel from Monastir.
- Algae is thrown ashore, and they do not always have time to be removed.
- In July and August, jellyfish may appear near the coast.
- The city itself is not very clean.
- Little entertainment for young people.
Larok: "Almost everyone admits that there are really the best beaches here, but very boring. No nightlife."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Mahdia
The Africa peninsula has a wide sandy coast, clear sea, gentle entry into the water and a flat seabed. There are no cold undercurrents near the coast. Ideal conditions for families with children!
According to tourists, the most well-groomed beaches of Mahdia belong to hotels. They are constantly cleaned of debris and algae brought in by the water. Vacationers can use sun loungers, umbrellas or sun awnings. From time to time, traders pass by the resort guests who offer nuts, drinks, cigarettes, towels and souvenirs. On the hotel beaches you can rent a jet ski, ride a banana boat, go diving and snorkeling.
In the center of the city, there are less comfortable recreation areas by the sea. They are not so comfortable because there are boulders among the sand. Unequipped wild beaches stretch beyond the resort area towards Monastir. There are no sun loungers, but there is pure sand, azure sea and a feeling of complete relaxation!
Departure438500: "The sand is cleaned in the evenings, there are no dogs, the water is clean, the entrance is shallow. But if there are waves, you have to be careful. There is a rescue service. Each hotel has its own area with sun beds and reed mushrooms."
Resort Mahdia on the map of Tunisia
Reviews of the best hotels in Mahdia
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Accommodation for tourists is not located in the city, but in the resort area of Zone Touristique, on the first line from the sea. The hotel base is inferior to the Turkish one. Many hotels were built a long time ago, and some have not been renovated.
Hotels 4-5 * operate on an "all inclusive" system. The best are Vincci Nour Palace 5 * and Iberostar Selection Royal El Mansour 5 *.
Below we will tell you about the most popular hotels in Mahdia according to tourist reviews.
El Mouradi Mahdia 5 *... Hotel El Muradi is located in the center of the tourist area, 4.1 km from the center of Mahdia. On the territory there are swimming pools for adults and children, two restaurants, a beauty salon and a wellness center. Guests complain that queues line up during the meal. On the beach, towels are provided on a deposit - 15 TND. From the hotel, vacationers are taken to Mahdia by taxi - 5 TND.
Golden Tulip Mahdia Palace Resort and Thalasso 5 *... The chic hotel is located 3 km from the center of Mahdia. It delights with its sophisticated atmosphere and amenities. On the territory of 6 hectares there are several swimming pools, a private beach, a thalasso center, a kids club, a golf course, restaurants and bars. Sun loungers and sunshades are free. Families with children and young people love to relax in this hotel.
Thalassa Mahdia 4 *... The spa hotel on the 1st line from the sea attracts guests with a well-groomed beach, a gym, tennis courts, a thalasso center, a beauty salon and a diving school. Tourists love the buffet-style food, animation and high-quality housekeeping.
Thapsus Club 3 *... Tourists who choose a budget holiday by the sea are quite satisfied with the club hotel, which is located in the tourist area of the resort of Mahdia. The four-storey building was built in 1994. Guests are offered indoor and outdoor swimming pools, animation, tennis courts, a sauna and a nice sandy beach.
Reviews about the weather in Mahdiya
Despite the fact that Mahdia is located south of other tourist centers of the country, the climate here is the same as in the rest of Tunisia. You can rest on the African peninsula all year round. Beach activities start from the second half of April and last until the end of October.
According to the reviews of tourists, it is best to come to Mahdia on vacation from the beginning of June to the end of September. The fresh sea breezes make the summer heat easier to bear. In the Tunisian resort there is no high humidity, which torments tourists in Turkey, and the sweltering heat, like in Egypt.
Find out when is the best time to relax in Tunisia.
Yulia Krylova: "In June, it was thoroughly fried in the afternoon, and in the evenings I enjoyed the long-awaited coolness. By noon the air warmed up to +28 ... + 30 ° С, in the evenings the temperature dropped to +19 ... + 20 ° С".
Alena Pechenkina: "I had a good rest. The only thing is that it is hot here in August. And both during the day and at night. I did not have enough freshness and coolness on vacation."
Reviews about excursions in Mahdia
If you like tours with Russian-speaking guides, pay attention to the popular excursions from Mahdia in 2021:
- sightseeing tour of the resort on a panoramic train;
- Carthage - Tunisia - Blue City;
- Zoo "Phrygia";
- travel to the Sahara;
- ATV tour;
- the city of Bizerte;
- historical Sousse;
- historical Monastir;
- Udna - Bacchus - Nabe.
To see the collection of national clothes, go to the Mahdia Museum. It is centrally located on Avenue Farhat Hached. Tourists are not advised to buy an excursion to El Jem. Drive to the ancient city on your own and see the ancient Roman amphitheater, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
andrey_kobozev: "A tour of Mahdia on a small train is interesting, but it may not be suitable for connoisseurs of historical subtleties, since the information is given general, albeit seasoned with jokes and jokes."
Travel tips for Mahdia
According to tourists, because of the heat in Mahdia, it is better to move around by transport. Taxis are easy to take anywhere in the city. Drivers do not like to use meters, so negotiate the cost of the trip in advance. At night, the tariff is doubled.
Travel by local buses and minibuses is inexpensive - from 1 TND. They rarely go, and the routes of movement are not entirely clear, since the inscriptions are made in Arabic and French.
Tunisian cuisine is delicious. Try fishy couscous, fish and lamb soup, spicy appetizer harissa and different types of olives. If you don't like food that is too spicy, tell the waiter "mish hara". Prices in restaurants outside the Medina are lower. Find out how much money to take to Tunisia.
Almost all the souvenirs that are sold in the shops of the Medina are in shopping centers, but cheaper. Tourists willingly buy silk stoles - 55 TND, olive oil - 6-8 TND per 1 liter and scented soap - from 2 TND per piece. Find out what to bring from Tunisia.
Veronika D: "Prices in Mahdia, like most resort towns, depend on the influx of tourists. In the high season, prices are higher."
