Tunisia

[Twinkle17]

Can anybody please recommend a resort / town in Tunisia where we can base ourselves for our holiday......we will be staying here only at night and doing excursions during the day........main requirements
No too touristy
Not too far from Monastir Airport
Within reach of restaurants / cafes for a quiet beer/meal in the evening.....
Thank you

[samuel23]

Would suggest either Sousse or Port El Kantaoui as ideal locations. Both are close enough to Monastir for the transfer to be uneventful, and both offer an excellent starting point for trips north and south.

Have been twice and there are some great places to visit. Lots of films shot on location here such as Star wars and The English Patient.
Trips available to see the troglodyte homes in Matmata, safaris into the desert, the collosuem at Sfax, Tunis, Cathage, Jerba etc. However some of these trips are quite expensive, and the food provided on some isn't all that great.
Don't freak out at the airport, hotel or when visiting the souks as you WILL be hassled for tips, to buy things and for money (as in begging), Just stay in control, be firm and don't allow any one to push goods into your hands - coz if you hold it they will expect you to buy it. Leather goods in the souks very good value, some lovely jewellery available and, of course, some fab fresh spices to be had. bargain down to an acceptable price or you will pay well over the odds for things.
Hope you have a great time

[samuel23]

oh yeah - Beer and alcohol - this is quite a strict muslim country and these are usually only available at places for tourists, such as your hotel, some restaurants and the casino.

[craft1948]

I stayed at Hammamet and really enjoyed it. Beautiful clean hotel - good entertainment - fantastic night clubs. Best trip was camping out in the desert when we visited where Star Wars had been filmed.

[Twinkle17]

Thank you both for your feedback....just this second booked Sousse for 2 weeks in September so now going to start planning the daily trips....will definately take your recommendations onboard too........

Many thanks

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