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For its intriguing history and wealth of antiquities. As if the vestiges of cultures that carved their niche out of
nature itself weren’t enough to lure visitors to the Middle East’s beguiling Mediterranean coasts, there are tranquil seaside
towns nestled along the base of forest-clad hillsides, and endless expanses of white- and golden-sand beaches. And
while Egypt’s north coast at El Alamein and Tunisia’s coastal resort towns are prime sun-and-sea domain, just step off
the beach in Hammamet, and head to the
medina
(old town) to get happily tangled in the web of shop-lined alleyways
inside the shade of its ancient walls. With Beirut’s attractions close by, the coastal city of Adma offers the natural beauty
of its rugged Harissa Mountain, as well as delicious Lebanese cuisine.
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1. HAMMAMET’S KASBAH:
See the robust walls of this
stone fort facing the sea, and, at the bottom of its ramparts,
enjoy a cup of sweet mint tea at Café Sidi Bouhdid.
2. MEDINA:
Buy a handmade Berber rug at an artisan
shop, and take in Tunisian architecture while walking the
maze of cobblestone pathways in Hammamet.
3. THE NATIONAL BARDO MUSEUM:
Highlights at this Tunis
gem include a splendid ancient Roman mosaic of Virgil
surrounded by the Muses of Tragedy and History.
4. TABARKA HARBOR:
Enjoy a view of a Genoese Fort, then watch as fishing dinghies return to the marina.
5. LES AIGUILLES:
Stroll the seaside promenade west of Tabarka’s harbor for a look at these spiky
pinnacles rising majestically from the Mediterranean Sea.
6. EL ALAMEIN BATTLEFIELD AND WAR MEMORIALS:
Visit the monuments commemorating the Allies’
World War II desert victory over German General Rommel’s forces.
7. ROMMEL MUSEUM:
In Marsa Matrouh, browse amid caves that were once headquarters of General
Rommel, and see personal items including his leather coat and compass.
8. WHITE-SAND BEACHES:
In El Alamein, laze away the day under a beach umbrella, or go for a refreshing
dip in the Mediterranean.
9. JEITA GROTTO:
About 25 minutes south of Adma,
take a walk in the gardens, and row through the lower
caverns to glimpse at the jaw-dropping limestone
formations.
10. BEITEDDINE PALACE:
Take in the beauty of ornate
19th-century Lebanese architecture while touring the
hammams
(baths) and harem rooms of this national
landmark about an hour and 15 minutes south of Adma.
Whether you’re flying
home from Cairo,
Tunis-Carthage, or
Beirut-Rafic Hariri
international airports,
use your complimentary
Priority Pass
airport
lounge membership to
enjoy some peace and
quiet before you board.
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