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Port el Kantaoui Skanes Monastir Mahdia El Jem
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Tunisia
Like an eager carpet merchant in one of its backstreet bazaars, Tunisia rolls out an irresistible assortment of holiday wares.
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It's no wonder Tunisia's always attracted the rich and famous. Omar Sharif and Sophia Loren loved to holiday here. And plenty of Hollywood stars come here to perform, too. The country's a living film set with blockbusters like Star Wars, The English Patient and Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark all shot here. But it's not all about desert backdrops. Inland, you'll find a lush landscape where the sands give way to citrus and olive groves. What's more there's a treasure trove of ancient cities left behind by the Phoenicians, Romans, Ottomans and of course, the French, whose influence you'll find around every corner. Peppered along Tunisia's 1,200 kilometre-long coastline is a string of resorts. Places like Hammamet, which gazes out over pristine white sands and the deep blue of the Med. Jet-set Port El Kantaoui. And Mahdia, with its storybook old town. But that's only the half of it. You've got old medinas in Sousse. And more in the way of beaches in Skanes and Monastir. And when it comes to days out, sightseers and shoppers will feel like kids in a sweet shop. Grab yourself a slice of the past in Dougga, El Djem and Carthage. Or lose yourself in a medina on the most magical shopping spree ever. Marhaba fi Tunis' - welcome to Tunisia. The North African charmer with plenty of French polish.
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Beaches If you're looking for sun-bleached shores, you'll strike gold in Tunisia. All its resorts come with beaches worthy of a Bounty ad. Imagine mile upon mile of soft, pure and pale sands. Luminous aquamarine waters. Cloudless blue skies. You get the picture. And because we're talking about the Mediterranean, you'll find the waters warm and calm wherever you go. And watersports are in no short supply. Along every beach and promenade, surf rentals, sailing schools and dive centres conspire to keep you from your sunbed.
Port el Kantaoui Location 30km from Monastir airport Transfer Time 45 minutes to 1 hour
Port el Kantaoui, 7km north of Sousse, is Tunisia's answer to the chic marinas found along the Spanish coast. Even the countryside has a deliciously Mediterranean feel to it. As well as drawing the yachting crowd, this purpose-built resort offers a wonderfully relaxing (and affordable) holiday for those who are more at home on dry land - say on an excellent sandy beach. Kantaoui's two 18-hole golf courses are close by and there's tennis too. The restaurants, shops and cafés in the busy marina are a focal point here. Whilst the hotels offer a mix of discos and live entertainment, this is not a place for hectic nightlife.
Hammamet Location 100km from Monastir airport Transfer Time 1 to 2 hours
Hammamet, 65 kilometres southeast of Tunis, combines a taste of North Africa with the facilities of a well-established, cosmopolitan resort, complete with a vast sandy beach and two golf courses. You can still immerse yourself in local culture by haggling in the Medina's souks, or visiting ancient Carthage or Tunis, the capital.
Highlights
Zulu Experience
Camel Caravan
This is a once in a lifetime chance to cruise aboard your very own ship of the desert! Once you're in your seat we will take you for a leisurely ride through the olive groves and local villages. Visit a local farm where you will see the camels drawing water from a well and taste the delicious freshly baked Tabourna bread. A fun day out for all the family.
Sousse Location 23km from Monastir airport Transfer Time 35 to 50 minutes
The strategically sited old port of Sousse, 130km south of Tunis, has seen a modern resort grow around its historic heart: the walled medina, an 8th-century fortified monastery, and the 9th-century Great Mosque. Sousse is a bustling, colourful town with a strong Muslim tradition, which means you'll find just a few bars but plenty of cafés, shops and stalls!
Skanes Location 3km from Monastir airport Transfer Time 25 to 30 minutes
Skanes is a modern beach resort close to the town of Monastir, where a fine beach of golden sand shelves gently from the row of hotels into a clear blue sea. Sports include tennis and minigolf with a golf course just 1km away. In the evening couples and families alike can enjoy the occasional Tunisian folklore show or disco at a hotel.
For your entertainment we would like to invite you to spend an African night with us. The colourful Zulu dancers perform their selection of energetic dances and songs like the Sekusile a celebration of the new dawn and the war dance Umkhomazi . Enjoy the beat of the drums and the soft melodies of the love songs; you might even take the chance to join in the Gumboot dance! With a four-course meal included this really is a taste of Africa.
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