Preparing your trip to Monastir: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. There’s a large international airport in the district of Skanes situated near Monastir. It’s conveniently located close to tourist areas, and you can reach most popular hotels by taxi within just five minutes.

2. If you want to go from Monastir to nearby towns, you can do that by train, bus, or share taxi. The last option is the optimum one for travelling to nearby villages and tourist areas.

3. Inside the city, it’s convenient to walk, as all major landmarks are situated close to one another. Those who don’t like walking can use taxi services which are affordable here.

4. Those who like spending time in an unusual way should definitely take a ride in a horse cart. They circulate around the city every day and can take you to the beaches located in the vicinity of the city.

5. The temperature in Monastir is comfortable in any season, so even in the dead of winter daytime air temperatures don’t fall lower than 15 degrees Celsius. The beach season lasts from May to October here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. The city’s hotels are mostly mid-priced. There are no fashionable hotels here. Even the most top-notch hotels located near the coast have affordable prices.

7. Family tourists who travel with little children should consider choosing one of the hotels situated in the suburbs of the city. They differ from those found in the city because they don’t neighbour noisy entertainment facilities.

8. The cleanest beaches in the city are those situated on the territory of large hotels. These parts of the coast are always packed with people, so you should take a place early in the morning.

9. Gourmands should definitely visit the restaurants located in the yacht port. There you can try the tastiest dishes from fresh seafood and rare sea delicacies.

10. Interesting souvenirs can be bought in local shopping malls, but it’s better to search for them on the streets of the historic district. There are craft stalls where you can buy really exclusive things.

11. The Ruspina olive oil produced at a local factory is a popular souvenir among tourists. It can be bought in almost any city supermarket.

12. Local citizens revere the religious traditions that don’t allow them to take photos of themselves. So before capturing them on photos or videos, you should ask for permission.

13. You should bargain on markets and in small private shops. Things are sold at a fixed price only in large shopping malls and supermarkets.

You should remember a couple of important rules when visiting mosques. Most of them can be visited only by Muslims.

15. There are special rules regarding alcohol consumption in the city. It’s allowed to drink them only in restaurants and bars, while drinking on the street is punishable by a large fine.