The mild Mediterranean climate and hot breath of the Sahara, a rather interesting fusion of Arab and French cultures, attract millions of tourists to Tunisia every year. Unlike, for example, Egypt, Tunisia offers beach holidays for those who prefer different types of summer holidays.
If we are bored of spending the whole day on the beach, then Tunisia can offer a holiday in Sousse and El Kantaoui, where, even at night, life is in full swing: many restaurants, bars, dance floors, and a water park. a park and even a casino. Luxury yacht charters are also available in El Kantaoui.
For relaxation, Tunisia offers the beaches of Hammamet. Most hotels in Hammamet offer thalassotherapy (sea therapy) at very affordable prices. Hamamet, unlike Sousse, is quieter; the main place of entertainment is the amusement park.
You can enjoy a passive, family holiday in Mahdia, Skanes, as well as on the island of Djerba, where hotels are of a higher class.
But Tunisia is not only about Mediterranean beaches. The country has quite a rich history, culture, and therefore many places that must be visited: the ruins of Carthage, the blue and white city of Sidi Bou Said, the Berber city with earthen houses, the endless and magical Sahara with beautiful oases, the planet Tatooine from the time of the Star Wars wars", the fourth most important shrine of Islam, the oldest mosque in Africa, etc.
Moreover, tourist cities also offer historical and cultural sites. Thus, the old city of Sousse, Medina, which is a magnificent example of medieval Arab architecture, was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1988. Today, the main part of the Medina is an oriental market with its characteristic colors and flavor.
One of the main attractions of Sousse is the fortress-monastery of Ribat, built during the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. The Medina is also home to the Kasbah, which was also built in the 9th century. The castle tower, which still serves as a lighthouse, is the oldest in North Africa.
No less interesting is the Archaeological Museum of Sousse. It offers an introduction to the history of the Phoenician, Roman and early Christian periods. Of particular interest is the collection of mosaics, the pearl of which is, perhaps, the mosaic “Gargon Medusa”.
By the way, Sousse is considered the third largest city in Tunisia, a major transport hub, so getting to other attractions from Sousse, including on your own, will not be difficult.
The El Jem Amphitheater is located near Sousse. This amphitheater, designed for 35 thousand spectators, was built in the 3rd century. Built like a Roman Colosseum, this amphitheater is better preserved than the original. It is true that gladiator fights are no longer held in El Jem, but an evening of symphonic music can be enjoyed in the thousand-year-old amphitheater.

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