TUNIS, May 24, 2010 (TAP) – In the heart of the very small town of Beni M'tir (governorate of Jendouba) an extraordinarily delightful haven of peace, backed by hills of lush vegetation and teeming greenery to the eye, rocked by a very mild temperature, starts to form a spa to draw, as it should, on profuse flowing streams.

A field tour recently organized by the National Balneology Authority offered a unique opportunity to accurately measure the high potential of this charming country spa whose reputation is confirmed nationwide.

Works on the project, worth 6 million Dinars, started February 2009, says Faiez Rouissi, owner of the site.

ImageThe little fresh water project is financed by the Bank for Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (BFPME) and the European Union. It will spread over a plot of 1200 m2. Its components are tempting: a spa, cottages equipped with personal Jacuzzis and other amenities for the well-being of spa guests.

It also includes a health tourism unit, a hotel, a restaurant, a beauty center, and sports and environmental activities spaces.

Among the ambitious goals it targets, the project aims at developing ecological tourism. In effect, then site draws on a hot spring called “Hammam Salhine," one of Tunisia’s and the world’s hottest springs.

This spring is known for healing rheumatic, inflammatory and epidermal diseases, as pointed out by Faisal Jebari, local tourism commissioner.

The new spa is expected to create a market dynamics in the region and provide national and international spa guests with an opportunity to enjoy the amenities available and enhance Tunisia’s’ capacity for ranking second global destination for its spas.


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