Flanked by sandy beaches and ancient fortresses, the five star Vincci Resort Nour Palace sits in the fishing port of Mahdia where clear waters provide the sparkling foundation for relaxing swims and fresh fish dinners. Once the Tunisian capital, Mahdia’s magnificent amphitheatre and Great Mosque point to the city’s remarkable and tempestuous history. These days, holidaymakers can wonder the walled Medina for beautifullycrafted finds and enjoy the spoils of a culturally and aestheticallyrich area. Dive into the unknown with today’s Groupon at Vincci Resort Nour Palace from Hotels4U. • €180 for a seven night half board stay for two Up to 56% off Staying in a double en suite room with dinner and breakfast plus return transfers from Enfidha Airport The Hotel Surveying the blue depths of the Tunisian coastline, this luxury five star hotel is jampacked with sunny facilities including indoor and outdoor pools and Hammam baths. With seven bars and four restaurants onsite, guests can chow down and drink up on all manner of global fare and colourful creations. Activity enthusiasts will also find plenty to fill itineraries with the inclusion of a pitch and putt golf course, as well as three floodlit tennis courts. The Stay Stepping out onto the balcony or terrace of their airconditioned, en suite rooms, holidaymaking pairs will encounter gorgeous views overlooking the sea, gardens or golf course. Couples will bed down in an amenityflanked space, complete with mini bar and cable TV, as well as airconditioning. Each day will be set off to a hearty start with the hotel’s buffet breakfast, while the evening’s meal will fill guests with the diverse flavours of the main restaurant’s cuisine. Groupon Recommends North Africa’s largest colosseum, the 3rd century El Jem amphitheatre, once held around 35, 000 roaring spectators and has been impressively preserved despite the ravages of time. But it has moved away from its ferocious past, and it currently hosts tamer entertainment forms, in the shape of a concert venue and a museum visitors. Seekers of an adrenalin rush will find plenty of opportunities to up their heart levels with an oceanwide assortment of water sports including banana boating and scuba diving. Dating back to the late 16th century, the big fortress of Borj elKebir provides a stunning vista over the city, from which visitors can appreciate its many layered terrains and buildings. Hotel Address Zone Touristique Hiboune BP 79 5111, Mahdia, Tunisia Weather and Climate JanApril; 721°C Mild weather with frequently sunny days and pleasant temperatures. Transport Flights Flights to Enfidha airport from Dublin operate regularly and require a stopover at Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham or various other European airports. There are regular flights from Belfast, also with a stopover. Regular flights both chartered and scheduled, operate from Glasgow International, East Midlands, Manchester and Birmingham to Enfidha airport. Airport Enfidha Airport is around 85km north of the hotel. A shuttle airport transfer service is included. Car hire Various companies operating from airport. Groupon Top Tip Take advantage of Mahdia’s fishing culture by digging into the freshlycaught sardines that are a local speciality. 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