Why Tunisia? Ten raisons to visit Tunisia:

Whether you are a history buff who loves visiting archaeological and historic places or a classic vacationer who is in for some adventure on a foreign place, Tunisia is the place for you. From the beautiful beaches to the momentous landmarks, you will surely find that Tunisia is yet another great place in Northern Africa to visit.
Here are some places that you have to visit.

1. Saharan Oases:

Tunisia covers a part of the Sahara Oases that are abundant in the place. Get a glimpse of the Saharan life by going to Tunisia's Saharan Oases.

2. Beaches in Tunisia:

The best beaches in Tunisia are found in Djerba, Sousse and Hammamat. Because of Tunisia's coastal position, many beaches can be found in the place. For example The Beach of Sousse is a popular place among the tourist. The kind of experience you will have in Tunisia's beaches is bound to be one of a kind because of the hot weather condition.

3. Ancient City of Carthage:

Tunisia was founded by Carthagians - Phoenician traders who eventually settled into the land and built their own city there. Until now, the vestiges of the Ancient City of Carthage still stand strong. If you are into history, you will surely love the sight of it.

4. The Medina:

The Medina of Sousse, though not large, is one of the finest medina in

Tunisia.

People can go around here as the place is not over-crowded.

The alleys of this ancient Medina are covered with shops selling goods and items at a fixed and reasonable price.

The passages are covered either by tiles, ceiling girder or large eaves. You can purchase in Medina perfumes, sponges, Tunisian clothes and ceramics and many more things.

5. Dougga:

Before the Roman annexation of Numidia, the town of Dougga, built on an elevated site overlooking a fertile plain, was the capital of an important Libyco-Punic state. It flourished under Roman and Byzantine rule, but declined in the Islamic period. The impressive ruins that are visible today give some idea of the resources of a small Roman town on the fringes of the empire.

6. Fortified Granaries in Tunisia:

To protect their crops from invading nomads from nearby lands, the early people of Tunisia built granaries of impressive architectural design and structure. Until now, these granaries still stand strong and, in fact, have been visited by tourists all around the world. You will surely be impressed with the splendor of Tunisian architecture.

7. The Ribat:

The Ribat is a North African name for holy men. The elegant Ribat was constructed in 821 AD by the Aghlabid rulers as a fortress against the Sicilian Christians. The Ribat at present stands on the Place Farhat Hached. Three of the sides around the courtyard were the rooms confined to the soldiers and the 4th side of the courtyard was the prayer hall. On climbing the tower, you can have a spectacular view across the medina, the Great Mosque and the port.

8. Amphitheatre of El Jam:

In the small village of El Jam stand the impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheater which could hold up to 35 000 spectators.

The construction of IIIe century illustrates the extent and greatness of the Roman Empire.

9. Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis:

This Phoenician city was probably abandoned during the First Punic War (c. 250 B.C.) and as a result was not rebuilt by the Romans. The remains constitute the only example of a Phoenicio-Punic city to have survived. The houses were built to a standard plan in accordance with a sophisticated notion of town planning.

10. El Ghriba Synagogue :

The ancient El Ghriba Synagogue, also known as the Djerba Synagogue, is located on the Tunisian island of Djerba. It is situated in the former Jewish village of Hara Seghira, (currently known as Er-Riadh).
The synagogue is the destination of an annual pilgrimage of many Tunisian Jews for the holiday of Lag BaOmer, which takes place after the celebration of Passover.

Port ElKantaoui

Tunisia is known from many places to visit but the most famous is the marina of Port El Kantaoui.


Port el-Kantaoui was established in 1977 as Tunisia's first purpose-built tourist resort, and is now a fully-fledged town and one of the country's most popular destinations. Modeled on the French Rivera’s Port-Grimaud, the resort is built in Andalucian-Moorish style around a huge marina. An international class harbor, Port El Kantaoui can accommodate 340 boats of all categories in a 4 ha marina.






























An international class harbor, Port El Kantaoui can accommodate 340 boats of all categories in a 4 ha marina.This port boasts a full service marina: a harbor master’s office, telephone, television, water, electricity, various weather forecasts, nautical activities and especially the magic of the Tunisian hospitality.






Port el-Kantaoui lies on Tunisia's central coast, in the region known as the Sahel. The resort is about 10km (6 miles) north of Sousse and 130km (80 miles) south of Tunis. The nearest airport is Skanes-Monastir Habib Bourguiba, 25km (15 miles) to the south.




Golf El Kantaoui is set in an exceptional site offering visitors a variety in its flora and fauna, olive trees of the Roman era, eucalyptus, cactus, prestigious palm trees and a pleasant and sane environment devoid of any form of pollution.

Golf El Kantaoui presents an incredible panoramic landscape spreading from the sea up to the mountain, embellished by clustered lakes within the golf course, decorated with illuminated fountains and surrounded by a chain of hotels of all categories.

Port el-Kantaoui is also particularly family friendly and the Aqua Palace (rue des Palmiers) delights children with slides and wave pools.

Smaller children will also appreciate the small zoo and the shady aromatic garden in the marina.








Hannibal Park (route des Touristes) is an amusement park with a good rollercoaster, fairy-tale rides and a playground for children.

tunisian culture

Tunisia has the charisma of the ancient civilization perfectly blended with modern European. The streets of Tunisia unfold the warm and friendly people who pride not only on their history but also lead their life with cosmopolitan standards.

Though Tunisia was settled by Berbers, the nomads, the present day Tunisia is complete blend of various civilizations from the ancient history to the modern times. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and Europeans have left there impression in the culture and the tradition of the country. And modern Tunisia reflects the influence of these civilizations in every aspect of life.

Tunisia has a rich culture which has been conditioned through the ages. You can experience the multi-colored culture of Tunisia by visiting the museums, viewing the mosaics collection or by participating in the Tunisian festivals. Tunisia has a very colorful culture which is depicted in the collections.

The history of Tunisia has been influenced by many civilizations from the ancient times starting from the Berbers to the French in the modern thus accumulating a lot of history to be told.

Simultaneously, the culture and tradition of Tunisia has also adjusted to these conquests, vandalisms and invasions. The distinct impacts if these civilizations can be seen in the remains and artifacts displayed in major Tunisian museums and also in the form of Mosaics collections. Even the festivals celebrated in the various parts of Tunisia also showcase the rich cultural and historical heritage of the country

Tunisia Climate

Tunisia enjoys a Mediterranean climate in the North and along its coast. The weather is brightened up and the temperatures are very pleasant all year round. The climate in Tunisia varies with the region. Experience the combination of African and Mediterranean climate. No doubt, Tunisia is famous for hot and dry summers also had mild winters in some region.

The landscape of Tunisia varies and so does the climate. Spring which visits Tunisia from March through May covers the countryside with wild flowers. From June to September, the whole country is seasoned by warm weather and the month of August is the hottest month in the year. This is the time to refresh and relax in the cool waters of Mediterranean Sea. In autumn season which remains from October to December, the country experiences golden sun which warms up the sea.

The Northern region of Tunisia enjoys typically Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters whereas, the Southern territory of Tunisia has summers hotter when compared to the Northern parts of the country.

Due to the proximity to the Sahara Desert, the Southern region experiences unpleasant summer with high humidity which makes the region arid and dry. The desert region of Tunisia is always few degrees higher than the rest of the parts of Tunisia. The hot Sirocco winds alleviate the temperature in this region to mid-40° C.

The best time to visit Tunisia to enjoy sailing, surfing, diving, golfing, exploring the ancient relics and remains or spending time in desert and oasis is in between October and May when the temperature varies from 12-28° C.

Tunisia Golf

Firmly established on the international circuit after hosting a series of international championships, Tunisia’s courses have earned warm praise from professionals and amateurs alike. Its temperate year-round climate provides ideal golfing conditions.







The golfs operate all year long. Although very diverse, they all have one thing in common: they were established on premium sites, whether it is near the sea, the mountain or the desert, they all offer very beautiful panoramas.







Tunisia has eight main courses, the best known is The El Kantaoui golf course, located in Sousse where hosted numerous international competitions.




Tunisia guarantees a golf holiday where everything is just a little different. The sunsets, the exotic sights, the atmosphere, the local color ... golf can be an adventure in itself, but Tunisia guarantees that your adventures will continue when you take off your golf shoes...