Tunisia and thalassotherapy, the perfect partners

Tunisia Special feature

You don't have to go very far at all for a complete change of scenery, one that is a million miles (figuratively, of course) from the everyday grind of home, or even the packed, Anglophone resorts of Spain, Portugal and Greece. Just two and a half hours flight from London is a land full known as the Jewel of the Mediterranean, where the sheer range of holidays leaves many of its neighbours green with envy. That land is Tunisia. Not the first place that most Brits would consider for their holidays, it is a year-round destination blessed with history (8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Carthage), beautiful landscapes, unspoiled beaches, world-class golf courses, great food and of course the Sahara. It also offers great value for money and as such there are more and more direct flights being introduced from the UK to Tunisia, such as London-Djerba by Tunisair. Arguably its biggest asset, however, is its 40 thalassotherapy centres, which includes the new 15,000ft² Royal Elyssa Spa Cinq Mondes & Thalasso, the largest complex in North Africa. Second only to France in the number of centres, Tunisia offers top quality treatments around the country meaning you can combine the pleasures thalassotherapy with your choice of holiday in places such as Tunis, Port el Kantaoui or Sousse.

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  The possibilities are endless

  
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  Thalassotherapy in Tunisia

  
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  What is thalassotherapy?

  
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  Getting prepared: the hammam/scrub

  
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  Multi-jet baths

  
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  Other hydrotherapy treatments

  
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  The seaweed wrap

  
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  What else is on offer?

  
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  Where to go for thalassotherapy in Tunisia