The state of Tunisia in northern Africa is washed by the Mediterranean Sea and has a strong tradition of organizing beach holidays. Many compatriots have visited Tunisia more than once, for whom a completely European service and civilized views on many things become decisive arguments when they have to choose between nearby Arab resorts. In addition, from the French, whose protectorate the country has been for a long time, the locals got the technologies for organizing thalassotherapy, and therefore the local spas are another reason to buy tickets to Tunisia.
Where to go to sunbathe?
Tunisian beaches, especially popular with European travelers, are located on the east coast. The resorts differ somewhat from each other in their focus on certain groups of tourists and climatic features, but in general, a beach vacation in Tunisia is a good option for a not too expensive tour with a fairly European service in hotels and affordable spa services:
- Young people and fans of entertainment will appreciate the merits of the Sousse resort. This city has the largest number of nightclubs, casinos and hotels for those under forty.
- Lovers of solitude and unspoiled nature will choose the Kerkenna Islands. The archipelago is only 25 km away from the mainland, but the hotels here are simple and do not offer perfect service. The beauty of a beach holiday in Tunisia at the resorts of Kerkenna is seclusion, many kilometers of coast, covered with soft white sand, and fish restaurants.
- Monastir will appeal to respectable tourists. Reviews from travelers about the local golf courses and the yacht club testify to the high level of service and quality of services.
- But in Hammamet it will be especially pleasant for family tourists with kids. The gentle entry into the water and the shallow depth of the sea guarantee comfortable and safe swimming for the youngest travelers and magnificent photos in the foam of the surf - for lovely ladies.
All resorts in Tunisia have spa centers, but Hammamet offers especially ample opportunities for body care.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Tunisia
The hot Tunisian summer leaves no hope for those who cannot stand high temperatures. Tourists who prefer moderation in everything choose the velvet season for a tour to Tunisia. The Mediterranean climate provides ideal conditions for a beach holiday in Tunisia:
- In popular Sousse, the swimming season kicks off during the May holidays, when hotels start to fill up with the most impatient vacationers. At the end of spring it is still very comfortable: the sea warms up to + 20 ° С, and the air - up to + 25 ° С. The heat begins in July and at the height of August, the thermometers on the beaches freeze above + 35 ° C.
- On the beaches of Monastir, the first daredevils also jump into the water in early May. The velvet season at the resort begins in October, when the thermometers record about + 26 ° С in the air and + 25 ° С in the water. At the height of summer, 40-degree heat on the coast of Monastir is not uncommon.
- Hammamet, popular in winter as a thalassotherapy center, becomes a Mecca for sun worshipers and swimmers in summer. The water temperature changes during the season from + 22 ° С in May, to + 28 ° С in August, and in the sun at the height of summer, thermometer columns often soar far above + 30 ° С.
- The island of Djerba is even warmer and even in winter you can swim and soak up the sun. The strong summer heat is softened by the sea breezes, and therefore it is quite comfortable to sunbathe and swim on Djerba even with children.
When choosing when and where to spend your vacation in Tunisia, do not forget sunscreen, cotton clothes and comfortable shoes, which will come in handy on the most interesting Tunisian excursions.
For those who value silence
Rest in the resort of Mahdia is most suitable for those who prefer uncrowded beaches, relative privacy and silence. Families with children will also like it here: firstly, the hotels in the resort are quite "fresh" and offer excellent service even on budget three-ruble notes. In addition, a children's water park is open in Mahdia, and it will not take too long to get from the nearest international airport in Monastir. The cities are separated by less than fifty kilometers and even the youngest tourists will not have time to get bored on the way.
The beaches of Mahdia are covered with fine white sand and boast excellent infrastructure. At guests' service are sun loungers, umbrellas and fresh showers. Fresh seafood is available at the seaside restaurants.
The best of the best
This is how tour operators characterize Tunisian hotels in the elite resort of Port el-Kantaoui, a few kilometers north of Sousse. In addition to the chic new "fives", the resort offers fans of luxury holidays perfectly groomed golf courses, yachting trips, nightclubs featuring the best European DJs, and the most modern thalassotherapy centers on the coast.
Useful information
All beaches in the resorts of Tunisia are municipal, however, you will hardly be able to enter the territory located near a particular hotel, if you are not its guest.
For a beach holiday in Tunisia, in some hotels you will have to bring your own towel from home or buy it on the spot: according to their rules, it is not allowed to take towels from the rooms to the sea or the pool. The second option is to pay for the rental. When choosing a hotel, you should clarify its policy in this regard.
Topless in the resorts of Tunisia is possible to sunbathe, but not too accepted. In any case, you should only do this on beaches owned by hotels.
The city's municipal and wild beaches are preferred by the locals. There are especially many people who want to arrange picnics and active games with the whole family there on weekends.
Alcoholic drinks are served only in tourist restaurants, and therefore those wishing to taste national cuisine in authentic cafes will have to limit themselves to water or freshly squeezed juice. By the way, ice in such establishments should be avoided so as not to expose the stomach to dubious tests.
