Once crossed the village of Ghar El Melh, take the road to Sidi Ali El Mekki, if you have never been there we invite you this first time!
The road leading from Ghar El Melh to the beach is really beautiful, it borders on the right a lake of 30km2 and on the left the gently sloping fragrant maquis of Jbel Nadour. On the shores of the lake you will be able to see the famous vegetable gardens, a real peculiarity of the place, where potatoes and other vegetables are grown on salt water.
The area forms a unique ecosystem: the southern orientation of Ghar El Melh and the mountains favor and protect vegetation. The land is generous and suitable for market gardening, you can buy season vegetables on the road: do not hesitate to go to the farmers who work in the fields, they will be happy to proudly give you the most beautiful Of their vegetables, gathered under your eyes.
Once you arrive at the village, which is unfortunately built in an anarchic way but fortunately still well preserved, you will have to pay a right of access to the beach: play the game, it is the youth of Ghar EL Melh and the Municipality that have introduced this tax of 1dt to face the cost of cleaning the beach is appreciable.
You are there! Before you lies the sea and behind you the mountain. “Chez Bou Ahmed” Restaurant is located in the parking area. If you want to taste its delicious grilled fish, book them as soon as possible and go swimming. After 1 pm, he may not have anything to eat!
In summer the beach is full of people. At weekends, the atmosphere is familiar and good-natured. If you prefer the quiet take the path that begins at the end of the beach on the left, it will take you to turquoise and crystalline coves. The further you go, the more chance you will have to enjoy swimming in these privileged places: the waters are clear and the smell of the ubiquitous scrub.
Out of season or very early in the morning, to avoid the burning of the sun, go to the discovery of the mausoleum of Sidi Ali El Mekki 20 min of the beach. It is one of the most amazing marabouts of Tunisia: built around a cave on a mountainside, its area is over 500m2. A place of retreat for one of the first Arabs who came to Tunisia from the Arabian peninsula during the conquest, the holy man taught the precepts of Islam and lived there as a contemplative. Enter in it with all respect due to local beliefs and let the mystique of the place invade you. This place is magical, and many families come to ask for the intercession of the saint for the educational success of their children essentially. The guardian will show you the mausoleum. It will open the access to the burial of the Wali Salah (holy) if you want to recite a prayer there.
If you want to go walking, the place is exceptional: follow the path of the goats, at the tip of Cap Farina: a breath of fresh air will welcome you to enjoy an exceptional panorama. If you feel like it, begin the ascent to the ridge of the hills. The view from above is breathtaking and you can rest in the shade of the pines while contemplating the islands Plane and Pilau. In the distance you will have a plunging view on the north side of the Jbel with Raf Raf and its verdant forest.
Push your walk to the fire cut, all in sand. It will ensure you a comfortable descent, but be careful, get on well! Do not forget to bring water to drink and protect yourself from the sun!
S. Stambouli – © citizen59
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