The city of Sousse in Tunisia. Sousse is the youngest resort in Tunisia. Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

Small, but interesting museum in the center of the medina. This place for a long time served as an overnight stop for pilgrims who, in Sousse, boarded ships to Egypt to get to Mecca. Under the French protectorate, the building became a hotel.

This museum does not have the usual halls. The exhibitions are located in former hotel rooms, and visitors view them through doors from the courtyard. The exhibitions show scenes from the life of Tunisians in old times. There are many interesting scenes here: cooking couscous, working with yarn, officials and merchants. Of course, a large exhibition is dedicated to preparations for the wedding.

In the basement of the building you can see a hammam, and on the roof there is a unique dome with curved ribs in Tunisia.

Another small but interesting museum in the medina. Unfortunately, it is located far from the main route, near the western wall. We still need to try to find him.

The museum was created on the basis of the house of a wealthy Turkish official, it is called “dar”, which is translated from Arabic as “house”.

Inside you can see a collection of furniture, dishes and other household items from the Ottoman era. Imagine how the rich Tunisians of that time lived.

On the top floor you can sit in a comfortable chair with a cup of tea or coffee, relax and look at the medina from above.

These catacombs are a huge cemetery. It was probably originally an underground Punic necropolis, and in the 2nd-4th centuries it was expanded and Christians began to be buried here.

About 15,000 people are buried in the catacombs. Part of it underground labyrinth open to visitors. The longest such piece is called “Pasteur”, it is 1.6 kilometers long.

In 2017, the catacombs were completely closed to visitors. We hope they will open again. The entrance to the catacombs is located on Rue Abdelhamid Lasska, 1.5 kilometers west of the medina. You can get there by taxi for 3-4 dinars.

The port of El Kantaoui is located in the west of the city; you can get there from Sousse hotels in 5-10 minutes for 5-10 dinars.

In El Kantaoui you can go to and watch music shows. All shops and shopping centers of El Kantaoui are at the disposal of holidaymakers in Sousse. If you drive a little further into the El Kantaoui resort area, you will find a local one.

There is also an interesting port in El Kantaoui, where you can book a trip on a catamaran, pirate ship or glass-bottomed boat. Local cafes serve beer and wine. Not far from the entrance to the port there is a local place where they sell strong alcohol.

From railway station Bab Jdid in Sousse has a comfortable train service to Monastir and Mahdia.

You can get to Monastir in 30 minutes and 1 dinar. Here you can see the Great Mosque, and.

You can get to Mahdia in 1.5 hours and 3 dinars. Here you can see the Black Gate, fish market and ancient Arab and Ottoman forts that once protected the coast. The main attraction is the Mahdia Archaeological Museum, where part of the Mahdia shipwreck collection is on display.

Perhaps this is where we will finish our story about the resort of Sousse. Read other interesting articles about Tunisia on our website ( links below).

Sousse is one of the most popular resorts Tunisia, especially among young people.

Popularity Soussu how the club once brought the youth resort Bora Bora, which is currently closed.

Sousse one of the most numerous regions of the country located in the resort area. It is part of the vilayet of Sousse and is its capital; the population in the city is about 360,000 people, in the region about 570,000.

In many sources, including when selling tours, Sousse merged with the resorts of Port el Kantaoui and Shott Meriam. There are noticeable differences between them, and not only in the hotel base, which is why we separate these two resorts.

Sousse can be divided into three parts:

• historical– here is the Medina, most of the city’s historical sites;
• central- mostly live here local residents, there are hotels in the coastal area;
• northern– Hammam-Sousse district, the tourist part of the city (the El Hammam rivulet separates Sousse from Port el Kantaoui).

Resort area of ​​Sousse

Transport in Sousse

Nearby Soussa there are two international airport, in addition, getting from Tunis City is also not difficult:

• Monastir Habib Bourguiba Airport– 30km
• Enfidha Hammamet International Airport) – 40 km
• Tunis (Tunis Carthage International Airport)– 150 km

You can easily get from the airport to the city by taxi, public transport (buses, buses). If desired, you can order an individual transfer.

Sousse is a very large transport center if you prefer independent trips across the country, then from here you can easily get:

• local Railway(“Metro du Sahel”) – to Mahdia or Monastir (trains run at intervals of 15 to 30 minutes);
• central railway (Tunis-Gabes) - to Sfax, El Jem, Hammamet, Tunis City.

Taxi, as in any other region, is the most comfortable view transport, you just need to take into account some features.

Climate in Sousse

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Excursions and attractions in Sousse

Sousse can safely be attributed to those regions of Tunisia where there is something to see without leaving the resort:

• Kasbah of Sousse– the fortress, built in the mid-9th century, is located in the Old Town, the building houses the Archaeological Museum (the collection of mosaics is second only to the collection of the Bardo Museum);
• Great Mosque– the main mosque of Sousse, you can only see it from the outside – only Muslims are allowed inside;
• Ribat fortress– built in the 8th century to protect the coast from pirates;
• Medina – Old city, surrounded by a fortress wall, is now essentially a large market where it is traditional to bargain; if you are not a fan of this process, then it is better to use stores with fixed prices;
• Kalout el-Koubba Museum– located in the center of Medina, the exhibition is presented with thematic scenes - exhibitions demonstrating the life, utensils, and clothing of Tunisians;
• house-museum “Dar Essid” (Museum Dar Essid)- certainly one of the most interesting and visited places in Sousse, located in the Medina.

House-Museum “Dar Essid”

This is a small private museum - the home of a noble Tunisian family, whose descendants still live in the house (they also own the museum). Visitors have a great opportunity to get acquainted with the life, traditions, and way of life of several generations of Tunisians. The house has many antiques (paintings, carpets, jewelry, furniture, utensils and much more), even a kind of marriage contract, which is about 700 years old. A very colorful place!

Attractions

Guide

Among Tunisian resorts, Sousse (or Sousse) occupies a special place. This city is famous not only for its magnificent beaches, but also for its historical attractions. Its old part, which locals call the medina, has been under UNESCO protection since the 1980s.

The history of the city began more than two and a half thousand years ago. There was once a Phoenician colony here. Later, local residents took part in hostilities on the side of the Romans, for which all townspeople received the status of Roman citizens. The name of the city changed several times; the one the resort wears today was received by him after Arab conquest. It was during that period of time that the city medina was surrounded by a wall and a mosque was built in it. In the 12th century, the territory of the city became part of the Kingdom of Sicily. In the 19th century, a new town, it was built by the French. It was located right next to the sea, near the ancient walls of the medina. Today the city is popular seaside resort. This is one of the most major cities countries.

The resort is located on the east Mediterranean coast, so the climate here is appropriate: mild, with warm winters and fairly hot summers. Rain is possible in winter.

Transport

The resort of Sousse is connected to other Tunisian cities (including the capital of the country) by highways and railways. There are three railway stations in the city - one central and two peripheral. There are also bus stations in the city and a port. You can travel around the resort, for example, by train: it is intercity, but makes as many as five stops within the city. By the way, you can also take the same train to the airport located in one of the neighboring cities.
City transport in Sousse also includes buses, taxis and minibuses.

There is no airport either in the city itself or in its surroundings, so Russian travelers heading to this resort usually fly through Enfidha or Monastir. You can also take a flight to Carthage Airport - if you fly with transfers. From this city to the resort you need is one hundred and fifty-two kilometers. The distance from Enfidha is three times shorter, and from Monastir to the city you are interested in is only nineteen kilometers. Of course, it is most convenient to fly to Monastir; in this case you will most likely have to use by charter flight(since regular flights here, according to many tourists, are too expensive).

Hotel base

If you are looking for a hotel with relatively affordable prices, then be prepared for the fact that you will have to live not near the beaches, but in the old part of the city. However, for many it will be very a good option: this part of the resort abounds historical monuments, which often attracts tourists even more than the splash of gentle waves and the shine of sand in the sun.

If you definitely want to live closer to the sea, then be prepared for quite significant costs. However, the comfort created in seaside hotels is worth it. In particular, such hotels usually have their own swimming pool.

As for the beaches, they are all public - even those located next to luxury and expensive hotels.

Sights and excursions

The main attraction of the city of Sousse is the medina, which is under UNESCO protection. The exotic word “medina” here refers to the old part of the city. Her architectural complex Built in the 8th and 9th centuries, it has been perfectly preserved to this day. In the 16th century, the medina was fortified (at that time the territory of the city was part of Ottoman Empire).

The medina has a rectangular shape. In its southwestern part there is a citadel, and in the northeast there is a fortified building with a watchtower. In the eastern part of the “rectangle” there is a mosque. The medina is surrounded by ancient battlements. Their thickness is more than two meters, and their length is just under two and a half kilometers. Once upon a time there were many gates within these walls, of which only the southern and western ones have survived to this day. In the old town there are many other colorful ancient buildings (in addition to those listed), and there are museums on its territory.

But the ancient buildings located in the medina are not all the city's attractions. Tourist places There are also a marina (a harbor where pleasure boats dock) and an embankment where vacationers often stroll. Tourists also visit the Church of St. Felix, built at the beginning of the 20th century.

Beach holiday

Despite the abundance of historical attractions within the city, the main center of attraction for tourists is the beaches. In fact, the entire life of the resort is “tailored” to them. Most discos and shops, cafes and restaurants are located so that they can be easily and conveniently reached from the beaches. Best beaches(as well as best hotels) are located in the northern part of the city, as well as outside the city limits in the northern direction.

If you decide to grab a snack after swimming, it will be very easy to do so: there are many small restaurants and snack bars on the beaches. Many of them have this rule: when you order food or drink, you can use the sun umbrella or sun lounger provided to you for free.

It should be noted that the beaches within the city limits of Sousse are quite narrow. Unfortunately, they cannot be called the cleanest in the country, but still many tourists find them simply magnificent.

If you love water activities, then you are usually offered banana boat rides or parasailing over the water. Equipment for some others may also be offered aquatic species sports.

Youth recreation

The resort we are talking about in this text is considered the most youthful in the country. There are many nightclubs and discos here - favorite places recreation for youth. There are many other entertainments here: golf courses, water sports centers, even a water park and a casino (however, the last two types of entertainment are located in neighboring Port el Kantaoui, but it is literally “a stone’s throw away”)... It is popular. young people have the “House of Italian Ice Cream” (however, people of all ages come here). In short, the resort cannot be called a boring place. Here you can really have fun, and you can have fun virtually around the clock.

The resort even has “youth hotels”. They offer visitors a lot of entertainment, and, of course, Buffet(according to the “all inclusive” principle) and in general all those amenities that we associate with the words “ perfect holiday" In addition, such hotels often have a convenient location: they are located close to city attractions and at the same time close to the beaches.

Food and souvenirs

Many tourists are sure: no matter what country they visit, try the dishes of the local traditional cuisine is just as important as sightseeing. If you also definitely want to get acquainted with Tunisian traditional cuisine, in Sousse you will have a great opportunity to do this.

Local kitchen was formed under the influence of different peoples, this process continued for many centuries. It was influenced by Roman, Turkish, Arabic, French culinary traditions... Let's take a closer look at some important features Tunisian cuisine.

If you love pork, you will be greatly disappointed: the local population does not eat it and practically does not cook it (as, indeed, do the residents of any Muslim country). But there will be no shortage of lamb, veal and goat meat; you can even try camel meat. And, of course, fish dishes are widespread: sea bass, sea bream, mullet and many other types of fish are caught and cooked here.

One of the most popular dishes of local traditional cuisine is couscous. This is ground wheat cereal with meat or fish. There is also a vegetarian version of couscous - with vegetables. This dish can also be sweet - with the addition of nuts, grapes or dried fruits.

One of " business cards» Tunisian cuisine (as, indeed, the cuisines of other Maghreb countries) is a sauce called harissa. It is prepared from garlic, olive oil, spices and hot pepper. In general, it should be noted that local residents are very fond of spicy dishes and willingly prepare them for tourists. Not all Russians share the preferences of the locals: some of our compatriots ask that the dishes prepared for them be less spicy.

For those with a sweet tooth, Sousse, like other Tunisian cities, will seem like paradise: there is a large selection of sweets here. This is baklava with nuts and honey, a local type of cake made from semolina, dates, candied fruits and cinnamon (this delicacy is called makrud), malbiya - a sweet made from rice and nuts...

Lovers of quality alcohol will not be disappointed either: the country produces wonderful wines. Some tourists even buy several bottles for friends and family as gifts upon their return from an exotic resort.

Also, many travelers bring home local olive oil; If you decide to follow their example, we recommend purchasing oils labeled “Cold First Press” and “Extra Virgin”. Spices are also popular as “gastronomic souvenirs,” but keep in mind that it is better to buy them in bulk (not in packages). And, of course, one cannot fail to mention sweets and harissa - tourists also often purchase them before leaving for their homeland.

What else do travelers buy as souvenirs? Hookahs and leather goods, cosmetics and darbukas, jewelry and ceramics... The choice is great, you just need to remember one simple rule: when you hear the price, bargain. This usually gives excellent results (if you do not shop in chain stores).

The sights of Sousse are considered the pearl of tourism in Tunisia; they also attract party-going youth with their popular trendy resort bars and nightclubs. There are many amazing ancient monuments in the Old Town, where a unique atmosphere of antiquity and the Middle Ages reigns.

Sousse (Tunisia), whose sights are striking in their antiquity, dates back to the Carthaginian empire. The city is more than 2.5 thousand years old. Its old part is completely included in the list of cultural and historical heritage UNESCO.

The port city is located on the coast Mediterranean Sea, occupying an area of ​​45 square meters. km. The population of the 3rd largest city in the country is 675 thousand people. A direct flight to Tunisia takes about 4 hours. tourist season There are many charter flights from Moscow and major Russian cities. Own airport not in the city.

The fastest way to get there is by taxi from one of the nearest airports, which are located at the following distance:

You can also get there by regular bus. They depart at intervals of approximately 30 minutes. Fare from $2.

Minibus taxis stop at separate stops. They look like minibuses with a red stripe. They are dispatched as soon as they are full without a special schedule. Pay the ticket directly to the driver.

Climatic conditions, best time to travel

It is comfortable to relax in the city both in summer and winter. Thanks to the subtropical Mediterranean climate, the weather is always pleasant. During the winter months, temperatures rarely drop below +10 °C, but frequent rain is typical.

Summer is dry, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 33 °C, but the heat is easily tolerated due to the light sea breeze. The best periods to visit are the autumn months and spring. The swimming season lasts from mid-April to October.

Holidays in Sousse

Sousse (Tunisia), whose attractions attract tourists and travelers from all over the world, boasts a wide variety of entertainment for every taste and budget.

Beaches

The most popular coastal resort is Port El Kantaoui, where you can not only bask in the purest sandy beach, but also have fun on the water attractions of the water park, ride on a pleasure yacht, visit the zoo and even play golf.

Snack bars, bars and restaurants throughout beach strip great amount. Many of them provide free beach umbrellas and sunbeds when ordering food.

There are stations next to the beach water activities with banana and water bagel rides, parachute flights and other attractions. Within the city, the beaches are quite narrow and dirty, with a minimum set of amenities. But the further from the city, the more often there are well-groomed private beach areas of hotels, and the sea here is cleaner.

Beaches:

1. The beach with fine white sand Bu Jaafar is located near the Medina and has calm seas and safety for children.
2. Las Vegas Beach is perfect for water sports enthusiasts.
3. The beach near the port in the central part of the city with a natural breakwater has everything you need for a family holiday.

Leisure

Not far from the city is the popular largest in Tunisia entertainment center Hergla Park with a huge number of different attractions, a moon park, many cafes and a karting track. It is located 25 km from the city, but getting to the park is easy by taxi or specialized minibus.

For equestrian lovers, there is the EkiClub, which provides horse riding lessons and organizes walks in the picturesque surroundings. Can be arranged sea ​​cruise on a yacht or on a pirate ship from 1200 rubles. You can easily arrange with a pleasure boat or rent a yacht in the port or book an organized excursion at the hotel.

A jeep trip through the desert will cost from 6.5 thousand rubles. Near Sousse there is large water park in the tourist area of ​​Port el Kantaoui. There are several pools of different sizes with waves, rivers and slides. There are children's areas and bars for adults. Many cafes and restaurants for every taste. The entrance ticket costs 30 dinars for adults and 20 dinars for children.

Nightlife

The Maracana discotheque is located in the very center of the resort area, not far from the sea. Here on the 1st floor there is a large dance floor with powerful sound and a laser show. The programs are hosted by professional fashion DJs. The top floor is entirely occupied by a bar with cozy tables.

The popular youth disco Samara King is also conveniently located in the central part of the resort, next to the hotel.

It is interesting to visit the light musical Laser show Al Zahra, which is held on the territory of Medinat Park Sousse. The cost of the performance including dinner will cost $45.

Another fashionable place in the resort area of ​​Sousse is considered night club Platinum in the coastal area by the sea. It is equally popular among local youth and tourists. Admission is free, drinks at the bar are provided according to the list price. The music is different every day.

Sights of Sousse

Sousse (Tunisia), whose attractions date back thousands of years, are mainly located quite compactly in the historical part of the city.

Great Mosque

The main city landmark was erected in the middle of the 9th century during the reign of the Aghlabid dynasty. The building of the large mosque resembles a fortress and is surprising in the absence of a minaret. It performed defensive functions along with the Ribat fortress.

The courtyard of the mosque is framed by arched openings and carved columns, the central entrance to the mihrab is decorated with 2 domes. The visit is available to everyone during the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entrance ticket costs 5 dinars.

Ribat Fortress

North-west of the Great Mosque there is a fortress from the 8th century. This is the oldest building in the city. Warrior monks lived here and took over the defense of the 1st line in the event of an attack on the city. The fortress consists of 2 floors. The upper level was occupied by the monks' cells; in the southern wing there was a prayer hall.

The jagged, powerful walls are topped by a Watchtower, which formerly housed a minaret. From its height there is a magnificent view of the city. The courtyard has many arches and porticoes. Many rooms have been perfectly preserved to this day. The area of ​​the fortress exceeds 7 thousand square meters. m. The height of the fortress walls reaches 12 m, and the thickness is 4 m.

Entrance from Muhammad Ali Street. The cost of visiting is 5 dinars for adults. You will also have to pay for the opportunity to take photographs - 1 dinar. Visiting is possible any day except Monday, from 8-30 to 17-30 from October to March, in summer time from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Dar Essid Museum

It is interesting to visit the traditional house of a noble Tunisian family built in the 10th century. The museum exhibition will introduce you to the way of life of a real family over several generations. You can explore 11 rooms, including bedrooms, a nursery, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. All the details of the premises have been recreated with amazing care. Everything here is permeated with the spirit of antiquity.

You can visit the museum in the northern part of the Medina near the northern gate from 10 am to 6 pm daily, with a lunch break from 1 pm to 3 pm. The entrance ticket costs 4 dinars. There is a description of the museum in Russian.

Kalout el Kubba Museum

The traditional ethnographic museum is located in an amazing 11th-century building with an unusual corrugated dome. At the exhibition you can get acquainted with household items and utensils of everyday life of Tunisians of different periods, see musical instruments, national costumes and very interesting exhibitions of scenes.

The museum is located in the center of the Medina, 300 m from the western gate. The entrance ticket costs 2 dinars. For the opportunity to take photographs you will have to pay another 1 dinar. Opening hours for visiting the museum exhibition are from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Thursday. On Saturday and Sunday the museum is open until 14:00. Friday is a day off.

Fort Kasbah fortress

The walls of the oldest fortress were erected on Byzantine ruins in the middle of the 9th century. The fortress has a rectangular shape of 200 m by 140 m and 2 floors. The Kalef Tower is 30 m high and used to serve as a lighthouse. Today, part of the fortress is occupied by a museum.

Located in the southwestern part of the Medina, entrance from Marshal Tito Street. The cost of visiting the fortress is 5 dinars. Opening hours from May to October from 9 to 19 hours, in other months until 18 hours. Monday is a day off.

Archaeological Museum

It is located in the Kasbah fortress, in its southern part. Here you can see the most valuable collection of mosaics from all over the country, ancient artifacts and Roman relics, works of art, frescoes, amphorae, reliefs of gods, burial urns and ancient tombstones.

Visiting the museum is possible on any day of the week except Monday. Working hours from 9 to 18 hours, from 12 to 14 hours lunch break.

Catacombs

Unique Christian burials from the 2nd-4th centuries were found in an ancient quarry. The catacombs are several kilometers long and consist of several galleries, starting in the city center and extending far beyond its boundaries.

A small section of the catacombs called the Good Shepherd is open to the public. Closed burials can still be seen in the niches. Entrance in the southwest of the Medina from Catacomb Street. Visiting is free from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm on any day except Monday.

Amphitheater in El Jem

The most grandiose building of the period of ancient Roman rule is often mistakenly called the Colosseum. It is located in the center of the old city and is one of the most visited attractions in Tunisia.

The amphitheater is a 3-4 storey structure with many arches, the height of the walls is more than 30 m. The length of the stage measures 37 m by 60 m. Under the arena there were numerous rooms for slaves, gladiators, and wild animals.

You can get to the local Coliseum on your own by minibus or train. The cost of visiting is 8 dinars, for photography you need to pay 1 dinar. Visiting hours are from 8 to 19 hours in the summer, from October to April from 8-30 to 17 hours. An organized excursion along with the trip will cost 1.6 thousand rubles.

Takruna

45 km from Sousse on a 200-meter cliff is the ancient village of Takruna, built around the 16th century. Several Berber families still live here in petrified huts. They are engaged in cultivation and weaving. Entrance to some cave houses is allowed to inspect the interior and life of the ancient way of life. Entrance to the museum costs 2 dinars.

The most convenient way to visit this place is with an organized excursion. For independent travel you'll have to hire a taxi.

Udna

A unique archaeological park-museum under open air is located 30 km from Tunis. The city has been well preserved since the ancient Roman period. Here you can see the forum, capitol, amphitheater, aqueduct, baths and residential areas. The complex is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visit is paid, most conveniently within organized excursion. Price entrance tickets is 8 dinars.

Excursions in Sousse

There are many attractions to explore in Sousse excursion programs with organized tourist tour to Tunisia. You can choose your favorite excursion yourself from local agencies or use the services of a guide via the Internet.

Historical Sousse

Sightseeing group walk around ancient city with a visit to the Ribat fortress, the city museum, the local artisans' quarter and a tour of the port. The cost of the historical excursion is 2.8 thousand rubles. for adults and 2.3 thousand rubles. for children.

Berber day

Sightseeing group tour for $50 per person includes a visit to an ostrich farm, a tour of the village of Zriba with a swim in the 15th century Moorish baths at the thermal springs, massage treatments.

On the way to the ancient ruins you will also be able to explore the small town of Zaguan. Lunch in a cafe and a short walk. Next stop is the Berber village of Takrouna on high cliff, inspection of the village and getting to know the life of the local residents. Visit port city Ouarglu and a short walk.

Matmata

An unforgettable trip to the village of cave dwellers will cost $50 per person. Inspecting the home and walking through the cave labyrinths will leave an indelible impression of the trip. If you wish, you can stay for an exotic night in a cave hotel.

The tour also includes a walk through the amazing surroundings, reminiscent of alien landscape, and inspection of the scenery for the film star Wars.

Route to explore Sousse on your own for 1-2 days

Sousse (Tunisia), whose attractions are conveniently located in the historical part of the city, can be easily explored on foot and explored on your own.

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Hotels in Sousse

Many new hotels and modern hotels are being built in the city, which are located along the beach line, at a distance of no more than 100 m from the sea.

The Pearl Resort & Spa

A magnificent spa hotel 2 km from the Great Mosque is located at Boulevard Abdelhamid El Kadhi La corniche, 4000 Sousse. Guests are offered an indoor private beach, indoor swimming pool and outdoor pool, Turkish bath, bar and restaurant serving international cuisine, continental breakfast in the morning.

All rooms are equipped with the latest technology, have a personal guest area and a terrace. Room prices start from 16.3 thousand rubles.

Dar Antonia

The hotel has an excellent location in the city center at 21, Rue Kaabar (Rue de France), Medina de Sousse, 4000 Sousse. The hotel is surrounded by a garden, there is an outdoor patio with a magnificent view and sun loungers for relaxing, and a common lounge area. The hotel has a restaurant that serves a delicious and satisfying breakfast.

Guests can enjoy spa treatments, massages, a Turkish bath and a solarium. The hotel has its own tour desk and provides ticket sales services.

The rooms are equipped with all amenities and have access to a patio. There is a kitchen with a coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave. Room rates start from 11.5 thousand rubles.

Hotel Royal Jinene

The hotel with its own private beach is located 100 meters from the sea at Bd Du 7 Novembre, Route Touristique. Hotel garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, bar. International restaurant Sultan serves free breakfasts in the morning.

The hotel has a golf course, tennis court, swimming pool, fitness center, Turkish bath and sauna. Spacious modern rooms with all amenities can be rented for a price starting from 10 thousand rubles.

Ecolodge Dar zitouna

Country hotel is located 15 km from the city at Sidi Bou Ali Sousse Sousse, 4000. Guests are provided with a room with a bath and a seating area, equipped with everything necessary, priced from 5.4 thousand rubles.

The hotel has a garden, an outdoor terrace with magnificent views, and a swimming pool. The restaurant serves continental breakfasts to guests on a buffet basis.

Le Monaco Hotel & Thalasso

The large hotel complex is located on the beach at Boulvard 7 Novembre, 4000 Sousse. There is a private beach, swimming pool, gym, thalassotherapy center.

The hotel has shops, bars and cafes, a restaurant with excellent local and international cuisine, and breakfast is served in the morning. Guests can choose from studios or apartments with a bathroom, balcony and kitchenette. Room prices start from 4.2 thousand rubles.

Where to eat

The city's gastronomic establishments are distinguished by a huge variety of cuisine, design and prices, but everyone will find a place to their liking and wallet.

How to move around the city more conveniently

They walk in the city bus routes, which connect the center with suburban areas and neighboring cities. Travel around the city will cost $3, and getting to the capital of Tunisia will cost about $6. It is also convenient to travel by train, which locals call the metro, 5 stations of which are located within the city. The fare is $2-3.

The convenient location of the train station in the city center makes this view public transport very popular. Traveling to Tunisia on a comfortable train will cost from $8. You can move on minibus taxis, painted in blue or red stripes, depending on the range.

Unique sights and medieval monuments historical center Sousse is organically intertwined with newfangled entertainment, noisy youth bars and modern hotels, making your holiday on this Mediterranean coast of Tunisia bright and unforgettable.

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Holidays in Sousse, Tunisia:

Sousse is called the capital of the eastern part of Tunisia. This is very a nice place with a developed entertainment infrastructure, hotels on the seashore, well-preserved old streets medina(ancient part of the city) and spreading olive groves.

Sousse is located in picturesque bay south of Hammamet. In the north the city borders the popular resort area Port El Kantaoui. In Sousse it is quite convenient to get to the country's airports: 12 km to Monastir airport, 140 km to Tunisian airport.

Climate and weather

Tunisia is a country of subtropical Mediterranean climate. Sousse, like most Tunisian cities, pleases its residents and guests with mild and warm weather. It's a warm summer here average temperature in the range +25…+30 °С. The holiday season in Sousse begins at the end of April and ends only in October-November. It’s also quite warm here in winter - +5…+12 °С.

Nature

Sousse is a very bright city. Here, the mild maritime climate and fine sandy beaches are simply a paradise for tourists. As in other cities of Tunisia, there is a lot of greenery, the gardens with exotic plants are especially interesting.

Attractions

A must visit in Sousse Ribat. This is a monastery-fortress, which was founded in 780 and completely completed in 821. On the inside of the Ribat, along its perimeter, there are galleries of cells. Closer to the southeastern part there is a lookout Nador Tower, to which 73 steps lead.

Sousse is very beautiful medina. It is surrounded by walls with observation towers. The length of the walls is 2.25 km and the height is 8 m.

The Medina in Sousse is famous for its towerKalef Al Fata, which was built in 859, was once a lighthouse. The height of the tower is 30 m. If you climb it, a beautiful panorama of the city will open before you.

Also a beautiful monument 10th century architecture is Great Mosque , which was built by the Arab Aghlabid dynasty. At the corners of the mosque rise watchtowers. On the inside of the courtyard there is a gallery.

IN Sousse Museum presented a large number of mosaic Perhaps the most beautiful and unusual mosaic collection in the world is collected here.

Antique finds can be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Sousse in Kasbah fortress.

In the vicinity of the city there are remains of Christian catacombs, Roman houses, Phoenician tombs and Byzantine fortifications.

Every year in August the Festival is held in Sousse. D'Ossou", famous for its carnival processions.

Nutrition

You can have an inexpensive and tasty meal in Sousse restaurants: fish Le Pacha And Mediterrannee, as well as in an establishment with Tunisian cuisine La Caprise. Many popular Arab cafes, where you can always smoke a hookah and try local drinks, are located in Port El Kantaoui.

In addition, in Sousse you can visit the “House of Ice Cream” ( Casa Delgelata). This is simply a paradise for tourists with a sweet tooth. They offer about 100 varieties of different ice cream.

Accommodation

Many new hotels are being built in Sousse, so sometimes the hotels here are separated from each other by hundreds of meters of wasteland. All of them are located on the beach. The longest distance from the hotel to the sea is 100 meters.

In Sousse, prices for 4 and 5 star hotels range from 500-800 $ per person per week. But you can choose hotels with 3 stars - albeit more modest, but very neat and clean. Umbrellas are provided free of charge in hotels. Sun loungers cost about $1. They can be taken for the whole day along with the mattress.

Entertainment and relaxation

One of the most popular in Sousse tourist places is Port El Kantaoui. This prestigious resort, which has a zoo, a marina, a water park, a 27-hole golf course and an amusement park.

The sandy beaches in Sousse are some of the best in Tunisia.

Not far from Sousse in small town Hergla entertainment complex located Hergla Park, where there is an amusement park and a karting track.

At the casino Caraibe There are more than 300 slot machines, and you can also play baccarat, poker, roulette and blackjack. Entry is strictly by passport; visitors must be at least 21 years old.

The most popular discos in Sousse are Samara King And Maracana.

In the city you can not only relax, but also improve your health - in thalassotherapy centers Hasdrubal Thalassa And Abou Navas Boujafar.

Purchases

The best places for shopping are oriental bazaars. Here you can buy products made from olive wood and leather, gold, silver, bronze and copper, carpets, dresses, antiques, shoes and many other interesting things. Remember that in Sousse, as in any Arab city, you need to bargain. Then you will not only save money, but also behave in accordance with local traditions.

Sousse shops are open every day (except Sunday) from 9:00 to 19:00. Usually the lunch break is from 12:00 to 14:00.

Soula Center- this is the largest shopping mall in Sousse. Here the prices are fixed.

Transport

In the city center is Train Station. It will be very convenient to travel by train, for example, to the capital of Tunisia. And it will cost only $8. There are also luxury trains running here.

Trains also travel through Sousse, which for some reason are called “metro” by locals.

The bus station is located at Souq el-Ahad. The cost of tickets for public transport is the same as in other cities. For example, a ticket to El Jema, where the Roman amphitheater is located, will cost $3, and to Tunisia - $6.

Connection

A call from a hotel room will cost three times more than from pay phones on the streets of Sousse. To communicate with other countries, it is better to use payphones at international call centers Taxiphones Internationales .

Payphones accept coins of 1 DT ($0.62), half dinar ($0.31) and 100 millimes ($0.062). Dinars can be exchanged for small coins with the attendants working at the telephone booths.

During calls, do not forget to monitor the payphone meter and add coins to it in advance. Payment begins after the 14th second of communication, even if you just hang on the line waiting for an answer. Payphones are open from 08:00 to 22:00.

Safety

Photography is prohibited in Sousse:

• women in burqas;
• those praying;
• police officers;
• presidential apartments;
• objects with the state flag.

Be as polite as possible with local population— Eastern people value culture and tact more than anyone else.

While walking around Sousse, do not forget that drinking bottled wine and canned beer is prohibited on the streets. If possible, do not drink alcohol on the street at all, since the Arabs, although hospitable people, do not approve of alcohol.

Business climate

In Sousse, as in other cities of Tunisia, it is very profitable to start your own business. For a foreign businessman, the local government can offer:

1. Regulated banking sector.
2. Modern legislative framework.
3. Preferential taxation.
4. Developed infrastructure.
5. Opportunity to collaborate with European countries, and with Arabic ones.
6. Qualified workers.
7. Fairly high standard of living.

Since Sousse is a resort city, it is quite profitable to open various cafes, restaurants, and retail outlets here. You can also start building hotels or rent out real estate (houses by the sea) to visitors. In addition, it is profitable to open companies in the field of information technology.

Real estate

Sousse is famous for its snow-white houses in oriental style. Very often palm trees grow right in the courtyards, which creates the feeling that you are living in oriental fairy tale. Houses usually combine traditional oriental luxury and modern elements. They always have a lot of light and space.

Absolutely any foreigner can buy their own house in Sousse without any problems. The cost will depend not only on the footage, but also on how close the object is to the sea. True, it will be more difficult to purchase land plots, since it will not be possible to acquire land ownership - you can only lease the plot for 40 years (with the possibility of subsequently extending the contract for another 40 years).

It is good to go on holiday to Sousse both in summer and in winter. Even at this time, the weather here is always warm and you can properly rest and relax. However, in this case, do not forget to take an umbrella with you - precipitation is possible in Sousse in winter.

While on vacation, be sure to check out the coastal resort named after Port El Kantaoui. Here you can not only relax on the beach, but also rent one of the yachts, play on the golf course, have fun in the water park and attractions, or go to the zoo.