Tunisia Things to do
The Desert
Simply essential. All Tunisia hotels will arrange desert safaris into the Sahara and Mehares deserts, visiting atmospheric towns like Douz for a glimpse of traditional life. Most visitors rate the desert safari among their top excursions.
Ancient Sites
Tunisia excursions offer an extraordinary wealth of cultural and historic sites within easy reach of the popular beach resorts. Berber desert villages, Phoenician ruins and Roman theatres, villas and baths are amongst the highlights. Ancient Carthage is without doubt the most famous site in Tunisia and makes a superb day out.
Shopping
There is nothing like shopping in the old city (medina) in resorts like Sousse or Monastir. Wonderfully atmospheric souks offer a bewildering choice of traditional crafts from carpets and wood carvings to jewellery and ceramics. Swallow your pride and learn to bargain!
Food
Many visitors are content to enjoy hotel restaurants but it is a crime to miss out on authentic Tunisian cuisine, even if it’s a visit to a simple bakery or pastry shop. Excellent grilled fish and seafood, fragrant stews, lamb, peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, fruit, and coffee. Markets are stuffed with colourful produce and spices.
Golf
Tunisia golf has a growing reputation. The climate and the short flight from the UK make golf courses here an enticing winter sun holiday prospect. Superb courses at Carthage, Hammamet, Monastir and Port El Kantaoui are ideal for combining first-class golf with relaxing Mediterranean beach resort life.
Diving and Watersports
Tunisia diving offers plenty of variety and some exceptionally well-conserved diving areas. First class professional instruction for beginners and advanced divers alike, with Port El Kantaoui a popular choice. Every Tunisia beach resort offers a superb choice of quality watersports. Sandy beaches, beautiful water and ideal weather make Tunisia a great choice for fans of windsurfing, snorkelling and waterskiing.
Sailing
800 miles of varied coastline. Lively modern resorts and marinas near Gammarth, Port El Kantaoui, Sidi Bou Said and Monastir among others. A very pleasant Mediterranean climate and plenty of quiet bays and hidden coves.
Festivals
Tunisian folklore, modern pop concerts and classical music in the outstanding Roman amphitheatre at El Jema. A traditional Tunisian village festival is an unforgettable experience.
