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- The Kasbah and medina waterfront: The 15th-century fortress rises directly over the sand at the edge of the old town. Climb the ramparts for views of the gulf and the whitewashed rooftops, then drop down to the beach below the walls. It is the postcard view people come for.
- Swimming in the shallow gulf: The water stays knee-to-waist deep far from shore and warms through summer, so it suits nervous swimmers and families. Walk out along the public stretches by the medina where it is less crowded than hotel frontage.
- Water sports along the sand: Jet skis, banana boats, parasailing and pedal boats are rented from stands along the hotel strip. Prices are negotiable, so agree the total before you board. It is noisy, but it is the quickest way to see the coast from the water.
- Dinner on the corniche:
- The Kasbah and medina waterfront: The 15th-century fortress rises directly over the sand at the edge of the old town. Climb the ramparts for views of the gulf and the whitewashed rooftops, then drop down to the beach below the walls. It is the postcard view people come for.
- Swimming in the shallow gulf: The water stays knee-to-waist deep far from shore and warms through summer, so it suits nervous swimmers and families. Walk out along the public stretches by the medina where it is less crowded than hotel frontage.
- Water sports along the sand: Jet skis, banana boats, parasailing and pedal boats are rented from stands along the hotel strip. Prices are negotiable, so agree the total before you board. It is noisy, but it is the quickest way to see the coast from the water.
- Dinner on the corniche: Evening is when the seafront fills with grilled fish, calamari and cheap sandwiches, with the Kasbah lit up behind. Eat where locals queue, and finish with mint tea with pine nuts.
- Dar Sebastian garden walk: The Mediterranean villa and its gardens sit a short ride from the beach, and the grounds and cultural events give a quieter break from the sunbeds. Walk through the terraces and cypress paths at your own pace.
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