Holidays in Tunisia: which resort to choose - Sousse, Hammamet, Djerba, Mahdia, excursions, weather in Tunisia, prices, jellyfish. Which is better with a child: Sousse, Monastir or Hammamet? Beaches and entertainment

In this guide you will find out which resort to choose in Tunisia: Djerba, Sousse, Mahdia, or Hammamet, what the weather and climate is like in Tunisia, how to find a last-minute all-inclusive tour to Tunisia, and also about money, prices and what to bring from Tunisia .
I’ll tell you which excursions are best to take in Tunisia, how to rent a car inexpensively and safely, as well as what to see in Tunisia and where to have fun, what national cuisine you can try, and what is the cheapest way to contact your loved ones.

In order to choose a resort in Tunisia and a hotel, as well as independently find a tour to Tunisia at the best price with minimal time, I recommend studying the sections of the guide in order. If you are interested in a specific question about organizing a holiday in Tunisia, you can click on the title and you will immediately be taken to the right place in this guide.

Guide sections ⇊⇊

✈ How to get to Tunisia - last minute tours, choice of tour operator and airline

👙 Resorts and beaches of Tunisia - where is the best place to go on vacation

Tunisia, in my opinion, is a more “open” country, “Europeanized” than, for example, Egypt, although this is also Africa. In Tunisia, you want to move freely around the country by renting a car to enjoy the views of local streets, the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, and visit cafes and restaurants with national cuisine. Tunisia combines the values ​​of many cultures: despite the fact that it is an Arab country, the influence and spirit of Europeans is clearly present here.

Sidi Bou Said, "the second Santorini", Tunisia

How to get to Tunisia: last minute tours to Tunisia and prices, tour operators in Tunisia, airlines and airports

I have already said before that to destinations such as Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, it is more profitable and convenient to buy a package tour through a tour operator/travel agency.

The cost of the tour directly depends on the number of allocated seats on the plane on a certain date, on the demand for the tour on this date and on a specific hotel. Often, the greater the demand, the higher the cost of the tour. Or vice versa, if the board allocated for a charter flight is not fully staffed, the tour operator begins to reduce the cost of the tour.

Also, you can profitably fly to Tunisia on a special offer from a tour operator. You can read more about what last minute tours and special offers are in the article:

So, as a rule, a tour becomes a special offer due to discounts and promotions that hoteliers offer for a certain period.

Thus, the cost of a tour to Tunisia depends on many factors, including seasonality and demand.

Reliable tour operators in Tunisia - how to choose

➤ Which tour operators can I book tours to Tunisia from?

Given the unstable situation in the tourism market, many tour operators are leaving the market. As a rule, large players remain, or companies merge. First of all, you can verify the reliability of a tour operator by checking the number in the register of tour operators and the amount of financial support. Link to the federal register of tour operators by the amount of financial support: https://www.russiatourism.ru/operators/.

So, the main tour operators that give good prices for Tunisia are these are Grand PTK (Grand Express in St. Petersburg), Coral Travel, Anex Tour. Sometimes you can find interesting options at Biblio Globus.

➤ The second indicator of “reliability” can be the presence of its own planes and flights, guaranteed blocks in hotels. There are tour operators - resellers who do not organize your vacation themselves, but buy ready-made tours at wholesale prices from large tour operators and resell them. These include tour operators Troika and Intravel Tabletops. This does not mean at all that these are bad tour operators, but I still prefer to book a vacation through those tour operators who themselves create package tours, have their own charters and guaranteed blocks of hotel rooms.

➤ Thirdly, I recommend paying attention to which airlines operate flights and the statistics on delays for these flights. Information can be easily found on the Internet. As you know, this season, we were let down by VI-avia (at a certain moment, due to the delay of the plane from repair, all flights shifted each other like dominoes), and I-Fly and Nord Wind airlines were noticed to have multiple shifts in departure times , up to the reduction of days on the tour.

Now you know which tour operators to check prices for Tunisia - you can book your own tour.

3 reasons why it’s not scary to book Tunisia yourself via the Internet

1. Tunisia is a visa-free country. There is no need to “bother” with the package of documents for a visa and additionally pay its cost. That is, when booking a tour online, there will be no additional fees for visas.

2. Tunisia is a popular tourist destination, hotel confirmation is good, even if the tour operator does not have its own guaranteed hotel rooms. Just do not forget that it is better to book a tour in advance, since with last-minute tours we choose from what is left and if the hotel is not confirmed, we will have to quickly determine an alternative for ourselves while there are tickets left.

3. To book a tour to Tunisia, there are reliable and trusted sites-platforms with which you can buy a ticket yourself and without wasting time. 🔧 How it works?

Everything is very simple: there are three proven sites where I look for last minute tours and special offers: travelata.ru, . In fact, you and I can book a tour directly with a tour operator (without any commissions or extra charges) through an online booking system, without going to a travel agency.

I often use the system travelata- there is a more intuitive interface, the price when booking is final. On other sites, the price is also final, with a fuel surcharge. Therefore, as with air tickets, I always use several sources - where the price is better (and, of course, the tour operator is reliable), I buy there.

Detailed instructions on how to book a tour online via the Internet:

Once you have found the option you are interested in and decided on the hotel, have read the information about what is included in the tour price, the flight program and the tour operator - you can safely start booking. Most importantly, if there is something you don’t understand, call the number listed on the website so that a travel consultant can answer all your questions.

✈ Airlines and airports

Each tour operator has its own flight program to Tunisia. You can fly to Tunisia from Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo airports.

From airport Domodedovo Charter airline flies to Tunisia Azur Air, tour operator Anex Tour.

From airport Vnukovo Tunisian Airlines flies: Nouvelair Tunisia(tour operator Grand PTK) and airline State Customs Committee Russia(Russia airlines - tour operator Biblio Globus).

From airport Sheremetyevo You can fly to Tunisia by air Royal flight(Royal Flight - tour operator Coral Travel), as well as Tunisian Airlines Tunisair(Grand PTK).

I flew to Tunisia with Tunisian airlines Nouvel air, the plane was an Airbus A320, small in size (two rows of three seats), it was impossible to check in for the flight online.

However, it is Tunisian Airlines that has proven itself to be the most stable airline in terms of departure times, despite the fact that these are charter flights and not regular ones.

3 things to know when buying a tour on charter flights:

➤ Charter flights can change the airport as well as the departure time, either forward or backward in time. The day before departure, carefully monitor information about your departure on the airport’s online display or in your personal account on the site where you booked the tour.

➤ Tickets for charter flights are cheaper, so don’t count on the day of departure and arrival. You shouldn’t guess about flights: morning there, evening back, so that you don’t “lose days.” When purchasing a tour you pay per night, if you want to stay longer, take more per night on the tour.

➤ When choosing the “flight specification” option from a tour operator, you can only guarantee that you will fly on exactly the flight for which you paid extra money, but not the time of departure/arrival.

Which resort to choose in Tunisia: Mahdia, Sousse, Hammamet, Monastir, the island of Djerba or the Zarzis Peninsula?

During my trip to Tunisia, I got acquainted with all the popular resorts of this African country.

I will try to characterize each resort in Tunisia.

Monastir

The resort closest to the Monastir arrival airport. This resort is interesting for those who want to get acquainted with the local way of life of Tunisians and visit the Medina.

Monastir cannot particularly boast of good and clean beaches, since most of them are city beaches. The resort area of ​​Skanes, which is quieter and separated from the bustle of the city, is located some distance from the city itself. The city of Monastir can be reached by taxi (about 10 dinars).

A popular hotel in this resort is Palmyra holiday resort 3*+ (Palmyra Holiday Resort). Hotel price-quality. The food is good, including seafood. The hotel itself is a bit old, but Russian tourists are treated well.

Mahdia

A small and very poor town. The same applies to the hotels in this resort. The hotel areas are beautiful, large and green, but the rooms and food leave much to be desired. The “strong side” of the hotels in this resort can be considered the Thalassotherapy centers.

What I remember most about the hotels at this resort was the specific smell in the hotel (maybe it was the floor cleaner that smelled like that, maybe the water itself), as well as the smell of “feces” near the lawn (lawns are watered with sewage water).

If you are vacationing in Mahdia, take a train tour around the city. Take a breeze through the narrow streets of the city, see the port and how the locals live, and also see how Tunisian cemeteries are arranged. In addition, along the way, you will see garbage along the roads and blue bags. There are no waste treatment plants in Tunisia.

In favor of Mahdia, I can say that the sea here is the most beautiful in Tunisia. The color of the water is turquoise. This color of the sea cannot be found in other Tunisian resorts.

Of the hotels we looked at in Mahdia, I more or less liked the Vincci El Mansour 4*, the modest Topkapi Beach 3* for its low price, as well as the Caribbean World Mahdia 4* ).

Hammamet

The beaches are wide and sandy. The hotels of this resort are of a higher standard than the hotels of Monastir and Mahdia. I liked the Concord Marco Polo 4* hotel most of all: a huge infinity pool, good rooms, green areas. Also, hotels in the price-quality category Dar Khayam and Omar Khayam are no less popular among Russian tourists.

There is a place to leave the hotel, stroll through the streets, shops and buy a bag or backpack made of camel skin (the main thing is not to confuse it with pigskin, well disguised as a camel, not produced in a factory).

In the city of Hammamet you can visit the amusement park and water park Carthage Land. The amusement park itself, in my opinion, is more suitable for a children's audience. A ticket for an adult is 17 dinars (340 rubles), and for a child - 12 dinars (240 rubles) (approximately 1 dinar is equal to 20 rubles).

For those who want to combine an amusement park and a water park, a ticket costs 25 dinars. (about 500 rub./person)

Since Hammamet belongs to the northern part of the Tunisian coast, the excursion program here will be richer than in the south of Tunisia - you can go to the capital to see the ruins of Carthage, and also admire the outlines of the Italian islands - Sicily and Sardinia, from the city of Sidi Bou Said.

Sousse

I liked Sousse for its infrastructure and good hotels. Also, at this resort you can visit the medina - the local market. To be honest, most of the goods on the market are made in China. Therefore, the market reminded me of Cherkizovsky, with the specific smell of Chinese things.

In Sousse I lived at the Iberostar Andalous hotel (Iberostar Diar El Andalous 5*). Updated rooms, good food, beautiful grounds, and most importantly - this hotel is located near Port El-Kantaoui. The port can be reached in 40 minutes on foot from the hotel. The epicenter of tourist activity is the pier. An amusement park, a water park, and a mini-zoo are open for families with children.

In general, the city itself is very beautiful, the architecture echoes the style of buildings in the French Riviera. The port itself is very cozy; in the evening it’s not at all scary to walk along the streets.

Djerba Island and Zarzis Peninsula

I liked the island of Djerba most of all - it is greener, the beaches are wide, the sand is light. As I said earlier, the season on the island. Djerba, as well as on the Zarzis Peninsula, begins earlier and ends later than in other tourist areas. The maximum distance from the airport to any hotel is 60-70 km, that is, close.

However, there is practically nothing to do here, that is, this is a relaxing holiday. Although, again, whoever seeks will find something to do. The nightclubs on Djerba can be counted on one hand, and the most popular is Le Cyclone.

For a change, you can visit local restaurants, which are famous for their hospitality and delicious fish dishes.

While vacationing on the island of Djerba and the Zarzis Peninsula, it is convenient to take an excursion to the desert Sahara, see the homes of the Berbers (indigenous inhabitants of Tunisia) and ride ATVs along the dunes of the endless sands of the Sahara, since it is located quite close.

Weather and climate in Tunisia

Current weather in Tunisia:

Climate in Tunisia

As I already said, Tunisia is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, so the swimming season in Tunisia has its limitations: the northern coast of Tunisia, such as Sousse, Hammamet, Monastir and Mahdia - from the beginning of June to the beginning of October. In the south of Tunisia, the beach season lasts longer - from the beginning of May to the end of October. Thanks to the nearby Sahara Desert, dry and hot air extends the beach season in the south of the country.

At the end of summer there can sometimes be showers with thunderstorms, but they are short-lived. In winter, it is good to go to Tunisia for excursions. It won't be that hot there. I visited the Sahara Desert in May, the air temperature reached +60 degrees, and in addition, we were caught in a sandstorm, because of which small particles of sand got into the wheels of my suitcase and they began to creak.

Thus, best months to visit Tunisia: April, May, June, September and October.

Ideal time to visit the desert and travel around the country- March, April, May, as well as October, November.

Visa to Tunisia

For a tourist stay of 30 days, a visa to Tunisia is not required.

When going through passport control, you need to fill out a migration form in English, a foreign passport, and sometimes you may be asked for a voucher for hotel accommodation (if, for example, you are not flying on a package tour).

An example of filling out a migration card to Tunisia:

Money and prices in Tunisia

All payments in Tunisia are carried out only in the local currency - the Tunisian dinar (DT or TND). 1 Tunisian dinar is equal to 1000 millimes. You can take either euros or dollars with you. Almost everywhere, the dinar to dollar/euro ratio is the same. Therefore, you don’t need to bother and look for a more profitable exchanger or bank; just change money at the hotel reception.

Be sure to take a certificate (receipt) about currency exchange - if you have money left at the end of the trip, without a certificate you will not be able to exchange it back at the airport (but not less than 100 dinars). It is prohibited to take local money out of Tunisia.

In Duty Free zone stores, at Tunisian airports, all payments are in dollars/euros.

Tipping is not particularly common in Tunisia, but this expression of gratitude for work is greeted warmly.

💲 How much money to take to Tunisia?

Everything is very cheap in Tunisia. On average, tourists spend from 150 to 500 dollars for 7-10 days per person, depending on the purpose of your trip - either “lounge” on a sun lounger and sunbathe for days on end while drinking a cocktail, or rent a car and drive around the entire coast of the country.

In Tunisia, most shops accept bank cards. You can leave a certain amount on the card for unexpected expenses.

📎 Main items of expenses on vacation in Tunisia:

💰 Approximate prices in Tunisia:

Ticket to the museum – 2-3 $

Signature Tunisian mint tea – $1.5

Bottle of mineral water – $1.5

1 liter juice pack in the supermarket – 1 $

Bottle of wine in a restaurant – $9

A pack of cigarettes – 1.5-2 $

Cocktail on the beach – $3-7

Salad in a restaurant – $3-4

Meal in a restaurant – $10

Transport in Tunisia

🚕 Taxi

The most popular and convenient way to get around in Tunisia is by taxi.

All taxis are metered: boarding costs $0.3 + $0.2 for each kilometer traveled. In total, the average cost of a trip around the city costs 2-3 dollars. After 19-00 and until 06-00 there are increased tariffs for taxis.

Make sure that the taxi driver does not forget to turn on the meter,
otherwise he will set a high price at his own discretion.

All taxis in Tunisia are painted yellow .

To pay for a taxi, prepare small bills; the taxi driver may lie that he does not have change, or give less change than required. Before boarding a taxi, make sure that the meter is reset to zero before the trip and that the price quoted by the taxi driver is per car, not per person.

🚃 Public transport

"Minibuses" - they are also called "luazh". They are divided into cars with a red stripe - they travel long distances, and with a blue stripe - within the city. Luages ​​are reminiscent of Sochi minibuses, they drive very fast and make sharp maneuvers.

Minibus taxis in Tunisia are an analogue of Gazelles (Renault and Peugeot brands), are designed for 5-8 seats, and begin to travel only after they have completely filled the seats in the cabin with passengers.

The cost of a trip on Luage is fixed, for example, to travel from Sousse to El Jem (60 km) you can cost 3.5 dinars / person.

🚄 Railway in Tunisia

Tunisian cities such as Tunis, Sousse and El Jem, as well as Sousse and Monastir, are served by a narrow gauge railway.

The trains operate in three classes - luxury, first and second class. It is better to buy tickets 2-3 days before the start of the trip. The cost of the trip, accordingly, depends on the class of carriage and destination. For example, a distance of 400 km (Tunis-Gabes) can be covered by train for 18 Tunisian dinars (2nd class carriage), 24.5 dinars (first class) and 26.2 dinars (comfort class).

Why tourists should not use the railway in Tunisia:

1. Inconvenient schedule - both long-distance trains and electric trains run on one track.

2. The track in different areas has different widths - you will need to make additional changes.

3. The railway does not connect all places of interest to tourists.

🚗 Rent a car in Tunisia

What you need to know to rent a car in Tunisia:

✓ Tunisia has good quality roads;

✓ Renting a car in Tunisia is allowed from the age of 21 and driving experience of more than 1 year;

✓ To conclude a lease agreement, you need documents: passport, license and cash deposit;

✓ Before concluding a contract, inspect the vehicle for damage;

✓ Road signs in Tunisia are in French and Arabic (the official languages ​​in Tunisia are French and Arabic - not English!)

✓ To refuel your car, follow the background color of the inscriptions: gasoil on a yellow background - diesel fuel ($0.4/liter), super on a red background ($0.6/l), super suns plomb (environmentally friendly gasoline $0.6/l).

It is better to book a rental car in advance by pre-ordering a car - this will help you reduce the waiting time for a car, as well as save money and choose exactly the car you wanted.

Before paying, read the insurance conditions and choose the conditions that suit you. The estimated cost of renting a car in Tunisia is 3,000 rubles/day. But you can go around many interesting places on the coast - get to the capital, take a ride and wave to Italy from the cape on which the cozy town of Sidi Bou Said is located!

Sights and entertainment in Tunisia - what to see, where to go in Tunisia?

As I wrote before, in Tunisia you can not only spend time in a hotel, but also see a lot of interesting things.

I recommend taking excursions depending on the location of your hotel: in the south - an excursion to the Sahara Desert, El Jem (Roman Colosseum), and if your hotel is in the northern part of Tunisia, then go to the capital of Tunisia, explore the ruins of Carthage, stroll along the narrow streets of town of Sidi Bou Said. Learn more about all the attractions🔎

★ TOP 5 attractions of Tunisia that are worth seeing once (my rating)

1. Sidi Bou Said- a beautiful town, white houses with blue shutters on the windows and roofs, acacia grows everywhere, an incredible view of the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia opens from the cape! Ciao! Italy! Second Santorini in Greece.

2. El Jem- Roman amphitheater, or “Second Colosseum”. It ranks 2nd as the world's best-preserved Coliseum built during the colonial era.

3. Port El Kantaoui- Once here, I had the feeling that I was in Europe. A small harbor, boats with masts, cozy cafes, sea air - what could be better for an evening walk!

4. Carthage- was once the greatest city that even the Romans feared. It was founded by Phoenician colonists in 841 BC. This place is evidence that even before our era, people could create such high-tech structures.

Worth it if your hotel is located on the island of Djerba or the half of Zarzis (it’s not very far to travel).

You can choose to either ride ATVs or ride poor exhausted camels (of course, I chose ATVs).

If you go, then for two days with an overnight stay at the Sun Palms Hotel in the middle of the desert in a man-made oasis (small town).

✔ "Marisan" scenery, where the film "Star Wars" was filmed

✔ See how the indigenous people of Tunisia - the Berbers - live in the caves of the city of Matmata.

✔ You will ride on horse-drawn carts to palm plantations, try palm juice, and learn how dates are collected from palm trees. Also, you can admire how pomegranates and figs grow.

✔ Mountains on the border with Algeria - there you will go down into the gorge and have the opportunity to swim in a small mountain waterfall.

✔ Take plenty of water - the air in the desert is very dry and hot, you feel thirsty all the time.

✔ Shoes - on the first day of the excursion it is not necessary to wear some kind of tightly closed shoes, as the guide will advise you. I obeyed and put on sneakers - it was very hot in them, and in fact, we didn’t walk on any stones or boulders. Just something light, maybe fabric or canvas shoes. When riding ATVs, you can wear sneakers, however, mountains of sand were poured into my sneakers through small “holes”.

✔ Be sure to apply cream with an SPF filter, put a hat, cap, scarf on your head - anything to prevent sunstroke. It's better to wear a T-shirt to avoid burning your shoulders and don't forget to take sunglasses.

Shopping and souvenirs in Tunisia

Shops and stalls at the market in Tunisia generally open at 07-30-09-00. Some people work until lunchtime, and then they open only at night. And some open after 15-00 and work until 19-00. So, there is no standardized operating schedule for stores in Tunisia. You need to check with the hotel or locals.

If you are looking for a country with clean beaches, calm warm seas and a lot of attractions for your holiday, then you simply cannot find a better holiday destination than the resorts of Tunisia. This country is rich in a wide variety of places that are worth visiting. Next we present best resorts in Tunisia.

One of the best resorts in North Africa is the resort of Hammamet, located in eastern Tunisia. There is a magnificent, clean sandy beach where you can sunbathe and do any sport. Not only those who like sunbathing and swimming in the warm sea will enjoy relaxing in this city. There really is something to see here. The historical attractions of the resort include the Medina of Hammamet. It looks like an ancient walled city. And all this splendor was built more than 8 centuries ago. Here tourists will see ancient houses and mosques. It is worth paying attention to the Ribat fortress, which is adjacent to the Medina of Hammamet. In appearance, it is a square with a tower, which you can enter. Here is the mausoleum of the monk Sidi Bouali.

Sousse is one of the most popular resorts in Tunisia, especially among young people. It is a real paradise for those who are bored of lying on the beach all day. It is worth noting that most attractions are located in the city center. Here you can explore the ruins of Carthage, and tourists with children are invited to visit the zoo. You will also have the opportunity to visit the famous fortress-monastery Ribat. Going up to the 2nd floor where you can still see a footprint in the stone slab. If you believe the legend, you can make a wish by stepping on the print and it will certainly come true. Not far from the fortress is the Great Mosque, which has 2 domed towers. Another striking attraction of Sousse is the house-museum “Dar Essid”, which was built back in 928.

Monastir is the hometown of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba. Today it is a popular beach resort in Tunisia, especially among those who want to relax inexpensively. The beaches and sea here are quite good, but demanding tourists are still better off choosing another resort in the country for their holiday.

But there are many interesting places in Monastir. For example, the mausoleum of Habiba Burgida, which all visiting tourists strive to visit. Also not far from the Medina of the city is the Ribat fortress, which has preserved its splendor to this day. On the ground floor you will have the opportunity to visit the Islamic Museum. The real Muslim cemetery of Sidi el Mezri cannot escape the gaze of tourists. It is popular as a place of healing for seriously ill children. A small mosque was built on the territory of the cemeteries; people often come to it to pray for the recovery of children from various illnesses. There will be an opportunity to look at traditional Arab clothing, which is presented in the Museum of Traditional Costume. Here is a huge collection of wedding dresses that are embroidered with precious stones.

The island of Djerba is one of the best places for a beach holiday in Tunisia. The resort boasts clear turquoise seas, white sandy beaches and excellent hotels.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the sights of the island of Djerba, the most striking of which is the Gazi Mustafa fortress. It was built from coastal sandstone stone. Within the walls of this fortress there was once a garrison of warrior monks. From its walls there is a magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea. At the very top there is an observation deck. The main synagogue of Tunisia, La Griba, is located on this island. It is located in the small village of Hera Segira. Tourists will also have the opportunity to visit the favorite haunt of pink flamingos, the Djerba Lagoon. It is also worth visiting the Djerba Explore entertainment and educational park, which is the most interesting attraction on the entire island.

5. Tunisia

The resort of Tunis is not only a stunning place in Tunisia for a beach holiday, because it has a huge number of various attractions. The main one is the ancient city of Carthage. It was founded back in 814 BC. Here you can see the remains of Roman sarcophagi and sculptures. In general, you will have to allocate a lot of time to inspect it. Excavations are still ongoing on its territory. The mountain oasis in the Atlas Mountains, Chibico, is also worth a visit. It offers stunningly beautiful views of the Sahara. Tourists are also invited to visit the famous Tunisian lake, where you can see huge flocks of pink flamingos. If you have some time left, you can visit the Phrygia Safari Park. This reserve is home to about 30 species of animals.

Madhia is one of the best resorts in Tunisia for a relaxing or family holiday on uncrowded beaches with clean white sand. For those who want to improve their health, the resort has the best thalassotherapy centers in the region.

Among the attractions, tourists are invited to visit the ancient fortress of Borji el Kibir, which was built back in 1595. It is also worth paying attention to the Great Mosque of Mahdia, which was erected by the founder of the city, Obaid Allah el Mahdi. The Scythian el-Qala gate also deserves the attention of tourists. They lead to the old part of the city - the Medina. These gates were built in the 10th century; their purpose was to protect residential areas and the ruler’s palace. It is also worth visiting the El Jem Amphitheater, which is the hallmark of the entire area. Its walls are lined with magnificent mosaics depicting hunters and horsemen. To this day, the amphitheater has been preserved in a dilapidated state, but still remains quite attractive to tourists.

7. Nabeul

This picturesque resort is located on the Cap Bon peninsula, in the northern part of Tunisia. The tourism infrastructure here is not at the highest level. Decent sandy beaches, clean sea and budget hotels are the main advantages of this resort. The beaches in Nabeul are not crowded, mostly public, there are also wild ones - great for a secluded holiday.

The main local attraction is the old part of the city - Medina. Here tourists will see ancient cobbled streets, small shops and stalls with all kinds of souvenirs. In the city you can admire two main monuments to ceramic vases. One is presented in the form of a ceramic bowl with oranges, and the second is in the form of a ceramic tree - an amphora. It is also worth visiting the Korba Lagoon; flocks of pink flamingos fly here in the winter.

8. Gammarth

Competition is the basis of progress, but it’s one thing when there is a kind of competition between countries, leaders of world tourism - there are many parameters by which they can be distinguished from each other. It is completely different when two resorts located in the same country are compared, for example, and.

How to find out who is better, cooler, more fun and beautiful, let's try to evaluate these Tunisian resorts according to several separate parameters that are important for the tourist and his wallet. The focus is on climate, hotels, beaches, entertainment and attractions.

Djerba or Hammamet – which is warmer?

The climate of the island of Djerba is greatly influenced by its location. It is the southernmost resort, so the air temperature here is always higher, at least by a few degrees.

Hammamet is considered one of the most luxurious and respectable in Tunisia, which means that nature has tried to create here the best conditions for tourists to relax. Mild winters and hot summer days are the main characteristic of the resort's climate. The heat is not felt very strongly, since this area is characterized by low humidity.

Hotel row of Tunisian resorts

Djerba hotels are located unevenly throughout the island, most of them occupy areas on the coast, concentrated in the west and north, around the city of Houmt Souk. In the south-eastern part, near the town of Midun, you can also find hotels, but in terms of service and quality of recreation they are inferior to their “northern counterparts”.

Hammamet is divided into two areas; in fact, the tourist area is Yasmine-Hammamet; this is where you can find most of the hotels, which are located along the wide embankment. Among the hotels, complexes from 3* to 5* prevail; each guest will be able to choose a room according to their taste, and also according to their finances. Formally, the hotels are considered to be on the first line, but in front of them there is a road through which you need to cross to get to the embankment and beach area.

Beaches and entertainment

The island of Djerba has gained popularity among tourists for its gorgeous sandy beaches. Guests of the island try to divide their day between a beach stay, thalassotherapy, walks through picturesque corners and acquaintance with masterpieces of ancient architecture. The beaches are excellent, but sometimes you can find reviews from tourists who were on vacation in Djerba and encountered such an unpleasant phenomenon as algae on the beach.

The beach in Yasmine Hammamet may surprise you in that it is quite narrow, yet there is enough space and sun for everyone. The beach cover is simply amazing, the sand is snow-white and very fine, reminiscent of flour. The coastline at this resort does not have large differences in altitude and pleases adults and children with a gentle slope.

Historical and cultural attractions

Most of Djerba's historical and architectural monuments are located in the town of Houmt Souk. The heart of the resort is the Old Town, surrounded on the perimeter by a powerful wall that served as a reliable defense in former times. Today the citadel is the center of tourist attention; inside it you can find beautiful mosques and a fortification structure called Borj el-Kebir.

Natural attractions are also popular; the island has many beautiful corners and interesting inhabitants. For example, it is known that in the afternoon, soft pink flamingos appear in certain places on the island, painting the local landscapes in bright colors. If tourists want something more exotic, then “welcome” to excursions around the Sahara and to the area with the interesting name Tataouine, famous for the honeycomb-like settlements left as a legacy by the ancient Berbers.

Guests of the Hammamet resort also have a fairly large selection of entertainment; historical sights play an important role. The city has an Old Medina (historical center); tourists love to visit the Ribas Fortress, built by Spanish colonialists in the 16th century. Its walls offer stunning seascapes; you can feel like a medieval resident of Hammamet or a Spanish traveler who has reached unknown territories.

You can get acquainted with how the local aborigines lived in former times at Mediterrania, an open-air museum. The complex was built in the style of a medieval Medina, surrounded by a fortress wall. Inside you can find buildings and structures, a large entertainment area, and a market where traditional goods are sold.

As you can see, it cannot be said that the comparison showed a clear advantage of one Tunisian resort over another; each of them had its own tourist attractions and attractions.

Holidays on the island of Djerba are chosen by guests who:

• they know about its southern “warm” location;
• choose sandy beaches and thalassotherapy;
• love the east and oriental architecture.

The resort of Hammamet is preferred by tourists who:

• love mainland resorts;
• love luxury hotels on the first line;
• do not like pebble beaches;
• dream of plunging into the Middle Ages.

Which is better with a child: Sousse, Monastir or Hammamet?

Tunisia is a wonderful country for children's holidays and in almost every resort there is an interesting place for children's holidays. But all Tunisian resorts differ from each other, and in some places significantly. First of all, when vacationing with children, you need to pay attention to how calm or noisy the resort is.

Sousse can be called one of the most fun cities in Tunisia; many discos, nightclubs, bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues are concentrated here. Entertainment is concentrated not only in Sousse, but also in its surroundings. Children's entertainment includes an amusement park, a zoo, and a water park, but it seems to me that this is too noisy a place for families with children. The most common type of transport in Sousse is a taxi; tourists mainly travel by them.

Hammamet is considered a health resort, where tourists come not only to relax, but also to improve their health. From the point of view of children's recreation, there is clean sea air, which has a beneficial effect on the human body. There are many thalassotherapy centers here, where both you and your child can undergo a healing massage, swim in special salt water pools, and also enjoy a number of other procedures. Hammamet is the quietest Tunisian resort, so it is ideal for children's holidays.

If the financial side is not of paramount importance to you, then I advise you to go on vacation to the most luxurious place in Tunisia - the island of Djerba. This island has the most luxurious hotels and a huge amount of all kinds of entertainment, including for children of any age. This island has ideal beaches, clean water, but does not have the exoticism that can be found in other resorts.

The resort of Monastir is somewhat similar to Hammamet; it is also ideal for a quiet and relaxing holiday with children. If there is any noise at this resort, it is only in places and, unlike Sousse, there is not much of it. Most of the beaches in this resort are sandy, the entrance to the water is gentle, so you can relax here even with the smallest children. On the other hand, there is not as much entertainment here as in Sousse, but there are a number of entertainments for children, among which it is worth noting the aquapark and the Adam Park amusement park. For older children, snorkeling will be a favorite pastime. If we talk about hotels, then in Sousse and Hammamet the hotels are better, but in Monastir they are too simple and you shouldn’t expect good European service, but don’t worry that the hotel will be bad.

Tunisia is a colorful country, each resort has its own pros and cons. Before you go, you must compare your financial capabilities with your wishes. A good location of the hotel is important for a good holiday, so pay some attention to this.

With children I would choose Monastir. It’s very close to the airport, the children won’t get tired when moving. And if something happens, you can leave quickly; lately I haven’t discounted this point in any African country. The hotels there are good, there are many club hotels, level 3-4*, but they have everything you need, and I’d better keep quiet about the European service in European hotels of equal star rating (((. And the beaches, of course, play an important role. With children than the smaller the better.

And I would choose Hammamet for a holiday with children. In Monastir you have to take a taxi from the hotel to the town, but in Hammamet everything is nearby - there is Carthage Land (amusement park), and an artificial medina, and many thalassotherapy centers, and the hotels there are much better. The only drawback is that it takes an hour and a half to two hours from the airport, but for the convenience of further rest you can be patient a little.

Of the resorts you have chosen, Monastir offers the most budget-friendly holiday. There are gentle beaches here, there is the opportunity to go diving, and you can ride horses with your child at the Skanes ranch. But for entertainment such as attractions, a water park, etc., you will have to go to Sousse. Sousse is not a sleeping youth resort; it is not comfortable there with children, especially small ones. The undoubted advantage of Monastir is direct charters.

09-04-2008, 10:23

City
Is Hammamet touristic?

Beach
Hammamet is excellent
Monastir is narrow (not scary)

Sea
Hammamet is excellent

Hotel
Hammamet old

Number
Hammamet is small

Gorki
Hammamet is ok

They feed
Hammametok

Cleaning
Hammamet is bad, Monastir seems okay

Road
Hammamet 1 hour drive (not scary)
Monastir 5 minutes

09-04-2008, 12:02

Can I add my questions?

09-04-2008, 21:26

I’m also choosing between these hotels!!!
Can I add my questions?
I'm confused - is Hammamet still 3* or 4*? And they write about Monastir - a very dirty beach! Is this true?
KV Hammamet goes as 3+

09-04-2008, 23:10

You saw this review, maybe it will help you decide.
http://www..php?t=316627
Very nice, in my opinion.

14-04-2008, 10:27

In October 2006 we were in KV Hammamet, a 3*+ hotel. In principle it is, no more and no less. Let me say right away that we liked everything. Apparently the mood was to relax, so all the little things and troubles were somehow not noticed.
We arrived at night. At first we were put in a terribly damp room in the basement, but in the morning we were moved to a normal room, overlooking the sea.
The animation is very strong. not a moment of peace. The evening programs are very rich, the children are also actively playing and studying.
The food is quite consistent with the stars. The beach is nearby, there were always places on sunbeds both on the beach and by the pool. Roller coasters are a separate event))))))))))))
The hotel area is quite large.

Autumn LIGHT

14-04-2008, 10:50

And there is also a HF in Nabeul (a suburb of Hammamet) - 4 stars. There are also good reviews about it. Cons: remoteness and city beach. Although they write that the beach and sea are clean.

14-04-2008, 14:19

Of the two proposed, I would choose Hammamet.
But for myself I settled on HF in Sedria and Mahdia (which one will cost more interestingly at the time of purchase, and the May reviews will appear)

15-04-2008, 13:25

So I chose from Mahdia and Hammamet, and then settled on Sedria, since only there there is normal accommodation for 2+2. At first I dismissed it because of the remoteness, and then I decided that hitting my feet on the bed every day was still worse than traveling an extra 2 hours on the bus to the hotel. On the fifth day the hotel was finally confirmed. So we are waiting for the company :) from 05.06
We are 2 adult computer scientists, a 4-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy. Eh, if only he could find a girl for company (or at least a boy, so that the girls can be paired together) and we can consider the vacation a success :)

15-04-2008, 14:09

We have a thirteen-year-old boy and two, a nine-year-old boy and a girl, and four-year-old boys. Choose.:)) But we are going to arrive 3-5 days later

15-04-2008, 15:38

Girls, I re-read ALL the topics about Tunisia, dug through a bunch of information on the Internet. I'm already sick of the negative reviews, so I only trust the opinion of the Littlevants.
From your reviews I chose the HF network. The required 2+2 accommodation was offered only in Serdia, Hammamet and Monastir. Between the first two I figured it out. Serdia fell away due to its distance from civilization. Yesterday I spent 3 hours scouring the Internet to make a decision between the remaining two. The result was a tablet in which there were still questions, and maybe some poplars were incorrect. I kindly ask you to help me make the right decision. All items are listed in order of importance to us. Maybe someone has been to both hotels and can express their opinion or correct my mistakes? Perhaps the most difficult question is the aura of cities. Since our dad doesn’t like to sit in one place, it’s obvious that we will go to the city in the evenings to go to the promenade and get acquainted with the traditions of the people :) Which city is more pleasant to walk in?

City
Is Hammamet touristic?
Is Monastir industrial? Which one is more interesting to walk in in the evening?

Beach
Hammamet is excellent
Monastir is narrow (not scary)

Sea
Hammamet is excellent
Monastir algae? I really wouldn't want to....

Hotel
Hammamet old
Monastir seems to be newer and more decent, I liked it better from the photographs

Number
Hammamet is small
Monastir is small, but there is 1 review where children are not accommodated under the noses of their parents, but in the dressing room, which is much better! This is true?

Gorki
Hammamet is ok
Monastir from pictures more choice

They feed
Hammametok
Monastir is ok (it turns out the same or is it better in Monastir?)

Cleaning
Hammamet is bad, Monastir seems okay

Road
Hammamet 1 hour drive (not scary)
Monastir 5 minutes
I was there and there last year.
1. Hammamet is touristy, but Sousse and the city of Monastir itself are closer to Monastir.
2, The beach in Monastir is terrible. The child did not want to go in. Algae mixed with sand and jellyfish.
3, The rooms here and there are a bit old. Cleaning is the same everywhere.
4. The slides are better in Hammamet, but in Monastir the water with slides is salty. It hurt my eyes.
5, The food was definitely better in Monastir. 3 types of meat and 3 fish. Every day there is a grill. The wine is in barrels, come and pour it yourself, you don’t have to stand in line every time.
Personally, I need a good beach and the sea. If everything was fine with this in Monastir, I would go without hesitation.