Monastir is a popular seaside resort in Tunisia. Find out from the reviews of tourists what hotels there, beaches and the sea, weather and excursions. Check out tips for relaxing in Monastir.
Monastir is located on a promontory in the central part of the east coast of Tunisia. The resort is famous for its good beaches, beautiful parks and inexpensive 2-4 * hotels. It is good for a vacation with children, a romantic trip and as a starting point for trips around the country. From here, it is close to the youth entertainment of Sousse and the historic sites of Tunisia.
Pros and cons of staying in Monastir
Monastir grew up on the site of a Phoenician city that existed on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea from the 5th century BC. The Tunisian resort is liked by everyone who prefers a calm rest to the sea and does not like a long transfer.
pros holidays in Monastir in 2021, according to tourists:
- Sandy beaches and warm sea.
- Budget hotels and hotels for families.
- Thalassotherapy.
- Interesting excursions to historical monuments and the Sahara.
- Picturesque Medina.
- There is an international airport and public transport.
- Friendly people.
- Golf club, riding school and diving center.
Ellen: "What a warm water it was, we didn't want to go out of the sea. We enjoyed it a lot. At European resorts, the sea is usually higher than + 24 ° С, it doesn't happen."
Minuses:
- There are mosquitoes.
- Not all beaches are cleaned of algae.
- Garbage in the streets.
Klueva: "It is worth leaving the main street at least one step to the right or to the left, and you can see all the poverty and pollution of the territory."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Monastir
The beach strip is covered with soft light sand and is up to 30-40 m wide. The beaches in Monastir are not the cleanest in Tunisia. There are a lot of algae, and they have to be constantly removed.
Tourists with children are at ease in Monastir: warm sea, gentle entry into the water and large areas of shallow water. The beaches are well equipped. There are many activities: jet skis, banana and pill rides, parasailing, water skiing, beach volleyball and boat trips.
The best beaches of the resort of Monastir, according to tourists:
- Skanes
- beach by the port
- Marina Bay
- Kariaa beach at the Ribat fortress
- Sidi Mansour
- La Falaise.
Klueva: "In Skanes, every morning the sand was" combed "with a rake, seaweed and other garbage were removed by the hotel staff. Therefore, we enjoyed fine, clean sand, which resembles flour in consistency."
Reviews of the best hotels in Monastir
The number fund is dominated by not the newest "kopeck piece", "treshki" and "four". There are comfortable 5 * hotels with good thalassotherapy centers in the suburb of the resort - Skanes. We have selected the most popular hotels in Monastir, according to tourists' reviews. If you want to search for hotels yourself, then use Online Tours and Travelata.
Royal Thalassa 5 *. Family hotel by the sea. There are several pools, including those with sea water. Of the advantages, tourists noted a beautiful sandy beach, spacious rooms, helpful staff and high-quality cleaning. True, there is nowhere to walk near the hotel.
El Mouradi Skanes 4 *. This hotel is located directly on the seafront, adjacent to shopping centers. Tourists love the beach and the purity of the sea water. According to many guests, food and room facilities correspond to a 3 * hotel.
Delphin El Habib 4 *. A solid "four" is located in the city center, not far from the Medina. There is a beach across the road. Tourists loved the clean pools, spa, kids club, sea view rooms and live music in the evenings.
ONE Resort Jockey 4 *. A good hotel for a relaxing holiday by the sea. Many people appreciated the water park, indoor and outdoor pools, children's playground, delicious food and drinks.
Magic Nerolia Monastir 4 *. "Nerolia" in the Monastery has a large green area, indoor and outdoor pools, offers guests clean equipped rooms and good service. Tourists noted the good animation and delicious food in the restaurant. According to reviews, the cleaning of the beach is poor.
Sahara Beach Hotel 3 *. A large hotel complex on the first line from the sea is a good option for a budget holiday in Monastir. Built in 1975, the hotel was renovated in 2013. The food is tasty and varied. Meals will satisfy both meat eaters and vegans. Some tourists complain that they don't always clean the beach.
Club Tropicana 3 *. An inexpensive hotel in the resort area of Skanes is located 200 meters from the sea. The guests noted a good club for children, indoor and outdoor pools, spa-salon. You need to get to the city by public transport, train or taxi.
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Reviews about the weather in Monastir
The air temperature at the resort does not drop below + 10 ° С. In winter, Monastir is warm and humid, while in summer it is dry and hot. For a beach holiday, you need to come from May to October, and for excursion tourism and thalassotherapy - at any time of the year. See when is the best time to relax in Tunisia.
Victoria Krylatova: "How cool it is in Tunisia in the spring! Everything around was pleasing to the eye with juicy colors, not dried out by the summer heat. The city was buried in bright colors. Here and there hibiscus, bougainvillea, orange blossom".
Reviews about excursions in Monastir
Vacationers who come to the Tunisian resort are offered trips around the country with Russian-speaking guides.
The most popular excursions in Monastir, according to tourists, are a trip to the Sahara, a visit to Sousse, Carthage and the colorful town of Sidi Bou Said. Tourists also enjoy excursions to the ethnographic park "Medina El Zahra", the zoo "Phrygia" and the amphitheater in El Jem.
Tourists are advised not to spend money on a sightseeing tour of the city of Monastir. Walk around the Medina on your own, visit the Ribat fortress, the yacht port, the mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, and the Arab cemetery with ancient tombs.
DimonMaxistra: "Take the Sahara - it's very cool! A powerful excursion for two days, the sea of emotions, beautiful pictures just can't be counted, it's interesting, informative, and you don't notice how time passes. I fell in love with camels and the desert." Details about the excursion →
Travel tips for Monastir
If you are planning a trip to Monastir during the off-season - in April or October, bring a double set of clothes. During the day, when it's warm, beach outfits come in handy, and in the evenings - a sweater, jeans and a windbreaker. It is convenient to have sandals and sneakers from shoes.
The sights in the historic center are easy to get around on foot. For long distance trips, we advise you to take a taxi - yellow cars with a luminous number on the roof. Payment in a taxi by the counter. Travel within the resort area does not cost more than 3 TND. To hotels in Skanes you will be charged 5-10 TND.
For independent travel along the coast, it is convenient to use electric trains.
Signs and announcements in the city are written in Arabic and French. Sometimes you can see information that is duplicated in Russian. There are no problems with finding the right place - local residents always try to help and give directions.
Maria: "For ourselves, we realized that we were in that country and in that hotel, a quiet holiday with good service." Bonjour, madam "," Bonjour, monsieur "- it's always nice to hear."
