Sousse Travel Guide: Travel and tourist information, things to do and see in Sousse

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The captivating resort town of Sousse lies on Tunisia's east coast, about two hours drive south of the capital, Tunis. From the 9th century onwards the Phoenicians, Byzantines, Arabs and Romans discovered the delights of this fertile spot, dubbed 'the pearl of the Sahel' in ancient times, and today the mild climate, beautiful Mediterranean shoreline and warm people work their magic on holidaymakers from Europe.

Perfect beaches, a hard-working port and an old walled town reeking with tradition coincide at Sousse. Sousse is also favoured by Tunisians themselves as a get-away destination, and the friendly natives enjoy mingling with the visitors on the sandy beaches and busy promenade.

Primarily a thriving, bustling working town, Sousse is focused around a large commercial port and an ancient walled city (Medina). The principal tourist area begins about 1 ml NW of the town centre and extends for several miles along the busy coast road, with hotels lining both sides.

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Sousse is located on the NE coast of Tunisia (85 mls SE of the capital Tunis and its airport, 5 mls SE of Port el Kantaoui, 20 mls from Monastir airport). Sousse is positioned at the S end of the Gulf of Hammamet, built round a busy commercial port. The urban sprawl spreads inland for quite some distance before reaching flat, agricultural land beyond.

Most of the pleasurable and sporting activities offered in Sousse are beach-based, including fishing, scuba diving, windsurfing and water-skiing.

There are also numerous excursions on offer for those keen on exploring more of the Tunisian coastline. In the town itself shopping and delving into the town's ancient Roman history at the excellent museum are interesting diversions fantastic examples are the 12th- to 17th-century fort (kasbah) with adjacent museum displaying mosaics and the 9th-century fort with adjacent mosque. Camel and horse riding.

Nightlife in Sousse has its seamier side with several seedy dives where prostitutes are on offer along with the beer. If in doubt before entering any club or bar question the doorman or take a good look. Nightlife generally for tourists is confined to the apartment resorts and hotels, which offer dancing and entertainment.

Young Tunisians tend to gather on the beach promenade after dark. It is a reasonably lively resort in the summer and fairly low-key in winter. The main choice of bars and cafes are in the resort centre. More sophistication, live shows and nightclubs in the larger hotels

Visitors to Sousse are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out, with a variety of options available from pizza and tapas to French cuisine, but most rave in particular about the popular local staple dish. A broad choice of simple cafes and friendly restaurants serving traditional regional fare and international cuisine.

Many visitors have complained that shopkeepers in the Medina are overbearing, and even frightening, in their persistence.

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Population: 10.075.000
Languages: Arabic (official, commerce), French (commerce)
Currency: Tunisian dinar
Currency code: TND
Local Times:
Tunisia - Tunis

Country Dialling Code: +216
Voltage: 127/220V 50Hz
Electrical plugs:
2 Parallel circular prongs

2 parallel circular prongs with a female earth connector

'Schuko' type with two earth connectors on the sides

2 circular prongs with ft earth connector

2 circular prongs aligned with earth connector

Tunisia is the hospitable land of colors and contrasts, spices and scents invites you to enjoy its natural beauty, ancient cities , lively festivals and warm friendliness of its people. Welcoming visitors to its shores has long been an honored Tunisian tradition and an impressive infrastructure of modern hotels , restaurants , international airports , tourism offices and information centres has been developped to add to guests comfort and pleasure.

In this land of the familiar and the exotic one can watch the sunrise over the Sahara , enjoy a gourmet meal at a seaside resort and top off the evening with a midnight swim in the pool of a modern comfortble hotel .

Whether you prefer a long walk along miles of sparkling beaches, wind surfing the cool Mediterranean breezes, exploring ancient sites and legendary cities a game of golf or just a long lazy day relaxing on the warm golden sands, Tunisia has it all.

Well known seaside resort areas - Sousse , Monastir , Hammamet and Nabeul , Djerba and Tabarka offer their visitors the finest sand beaches and crystalline water along with a dizzying choice of waterfront hotels featuring sun and sea sports as windsurfing and sailing , underwater sightseeing, fishing and short boat rides. Nearly Hotels are built with the visitor's comfort and enjoyment in mind and their restaurants feature both international as well as Tunisian Cuisine .

During the peak summer season no effort is spared to provide the maximum of activities at the hotel and throughout the region .Summer festivals held nearby invite you join in with your Tunisian hosts to celebrate Father Neptune, share their local folklore, enjoy a concert or or just have fun.

While Tunisia has a justified deserved reputation for beautiful beaches and sparkling clean seas, with the mild year round climate,this blessed land is also a heaven for the sports minded. Sea sports enjoyed during the summer can well be practiced for most of the year in southern resort areas.
Sports such as golf, tennis, diving, hunting, riding, surfing, sailing, hiking and discovering the numerous sites, cities and museums are year round recreations.

Where some sports are not available at your hotel, clubs with small entry fees furnish additional facilities. For the amateur, these clubs can provide lessons at a very reasonable cost and som ewill rent the necessary equipment.

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