| A delightful exotic Tunisian, a little French panache | | | | tiny, others cover a complete floor, but all are superb |
| and a treasure trove of history makes this a | | | | in their detail and sheer artistry. No holiday is |
| wonderful area to visit. Luxurious hotels set amidst | | | | complete without a visit to the Medina in Tunis. |
| sub tropical gardens running down to the turquoise | | | | Craft shops, selling everything from leather jackets |
| sea rival any in the world for cuisine and style. | | | | to intricate silverware, local brightly painted pottery, |
| Whilst in Tunis you can veritably shop till you drop in | | | | carpets and rugs. Above all haggle its the done thing. |
| the elegant shops on the broad boulevards or hunt | | | | Stop in a cafe and sip a refreshing cup of Tunisian |
| for souvenirs. Visit the ruins of Carthage, walk the | | | | mint tea, or try some of the local delicacies perhaps |
| winding hill to the top of Sidi Bou Said for an | | | | gateaux or a bowl of a spicy chick pea soup. |
| incomparable view over the bay below. | | | | The Great Mosque often called The Olive Tree |
| Its main attractions are the glorious golden beaches | | | | Mosque is second only in importance to the Holy Sidi |
| warmed by the languid waters of the Mediterranean | | | | Oqba Mosque in Kairouan in Tunisia. Originally built in |
| Sea, the panache of its French colonial past and | | | | 732 but reconstructed in 864 by the Aghlabids the |
| sophistication of the capital Tunis. | | | | architecture is impressive and elegant. |
| There is more to this coastline than just beaches and | | | | Unfortunately, only the courtyard is open to non |
| cities. Take a tour to the stunning Blue White Artisan | | | | Muslims but for the energetic its well worth a climb |
| Village of Sidi Bou, with its winding cobbled street | | | | up the winding stairs to the rooftop terraces of the |
| passing a myriad of shops selling leather goods, local | | | | local cafes to see the full splendour of the Mosque |
| pottery and of course the ubiquitous stuffed camel. | | | | from afar. |
| Walk to the top for a marvellous view over the Bay | | | | Other places of interest to visit include in stark |
| below. Finally sacked after rivalling Rome and later | | | | contrast to the Mosque the distinctive Cathedral of |
| rebuilt, the ruins are worth seeing if only to glimpse | | | | St. Vincent de Paul echoing the past French colonial |
| the sheer wealth and grandeur of a bygone age. | | | | era, for an excellent selection of local crafts then |
| If time is short the Bardo Museum in Tunis is a must | | | | relax in one of the numerous popular cafes close by. |
| see. The mosaics are truly breathtaking some are | | | | |