Tabarka holidays:
Near the Algerian border is a little known coral fishing town called Tabarka. Located in the northwestern part of Tunisia, Tabarka’s history is comprised of a number of nationalities- Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Turkish-and has much to offer guests to the city, especially those seeking a cheap holiday in Tunisia. To arrive in Tabarka, simply book a cheap flight which landa at the Tabarka-tunez Airport, just 10 kms away.

Just off the coast of Tabarka is a small island, also called Tabarka, home to the ruins of a stronghold once owned by the Genoese family of the Lomellini. After obtaining the coral fishing rights to the area from the Ottoman Turks, the Lomellini family built not just the stronghold but also a garrison, a church and various Genoese buildings, maintaining these buildings from 1540 to 1742, when they surrendered it to the Bey of Tunis. There is a small causeway built by the Carthagians that will take you to the island from the mainland. Each year during the months of July and August Tabarka is host to a Coral Festival, where underwater photography is encouraged and scuba lessons are offered, so visitors may enjoy the beauty of the coral lying beneath the surface of Tabarka’s crystal blue waters. Another festival for which Tabarka is famous would be its Jazz Festival, hosting both local and international jazz bands. Taking place in assorted venues throughout the country, the Tabarka Jazz Festival is certain to entertain as well as allow you to tour the city with a purpose.

When seeking for hotels to stay in Tabarka, the choice may be difficult, given the beauty surrounding the city and the views from every window. One such choice might be the Iberostar Tabarka Beach, located directly on the beach and having 150 rooms that are certain to meet or exceed your expectations, surrounded by a lush forest of pines and mimosa plants. With two outdoor and one indoor swimming pool, one small children’s pool and several lounges and umbrellas on the beach, lying in the sun should be a priority! The waters surrounding Tabarka, as part of the Mediterranean Sea, are crystal clear and open with the invitation to luxuriate in its rejuvenating presence. As an all inclusive resort, the Iberostar has both local and international food available nearly all day and night, with the main restaurant having a panoramic view of the sea. However, if laying on the beach and eating are not all you wish to do, some extracurricular activities offered are tennis, daily entertainment both during the day and in the evenings, a golf course and a fitness room. If you are more interested in aquatic pursuits, guests are able to utilize the hotels’ diving center, where scuba lessons are offered for those wishing to see the coral “up close” and perhaps take photos. Other leisure time pursuits offered are a golf course, a billiards room, a bridge room and an equestrian center. The rooms in Iberostar offer a magnificent balcony with breath taking views of the sea or gardens, each with a private bath and an exquisite décor, all catering to the wants and desires of the individual guests.

When planning a cheap holiday in Tabarka, or Tunisia, the “when” will be the hardest part of the trip for the “where” is already resolved! Tabarka, rich in history, rife with leisure, offers much to travelers wishing a relaxing holiday along the Mediterranean Sea.

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