An unforgettable vacation in Tunisia in the summer of 2018

In recent years, Tunisia has begun to actively gain popularity among our compatriots. In addition to numerous white beaches, tourists are attracted by natural and historical sights, oriental flavor and good service in local hotels. Among the main resorts that tourists can visit in Tunisia, it is worth highlighting: Hammamet, Mahdia, Sousse, Monastir and the island of Djerba.

How to get there

You can get to Tunisia by plane. Many Russian airlines offer direct flights. Charter flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev are regularly sent to the country. There is a possibility of connecting flights in Rome or Istanbul.

If the time spent in the country does not exceed 30 days, then a visa is not needed for the Russians. It is enough to fill out an immigration card at the airport, some of which should be kept until the end of the trip.

Regions and resorts

The capital of the state is the city of the same name. Tunisia surprisingly united European, Arab and African cultures. Once in the medina of Tunisia, you can feel like a hero of the tales of Scheherazade. Going to Habib Bourguiba Avenue, you can see modern shopping centers that are adjacent to old colonial-style mansions. Separate areas of the capital (Sidi bou Said, La Gulett, etc.) are very similar to Greek villages in blue and white colors.

Most tourist and business hotels are concentrated in the vicinity of Gammarth and Carthage.

Fans of beach holidays will appreciate the white beaches of Hammamet with thalasso centers. Fans of active pastime should choose the resort of Sousse, where they offer not only numerous excursions, but also the opportunity to engage in yachting or play golf. In the evening, here you can relax at one of the discos.

Those who appreciate historical sights should definitely visit Monastir, which has preserved its authenticity to this day. A calm and peaceful holiday awaits tourists in Mahdia and Djerba.

Those who wish to improve their health are invited to the thermal springs of Ain Drachma. Centers in Tabarka are open for divers, and they offer mastering pottery in Bizert.

Climate

The climate in Tunisia is favorable enough for relaxation. In summer, the air temperature here often rises to +35 degrees, but thanks to the dry air, this temperature is well tolerated. The beach season here lasts from May to October.

Tunisia Hotels

If we compare local hotels with similar hotels in Turkey or Egypt, the level of Tunisian hotels has not yet reached a high level. Therefore, choosing a place where you plan to stay, you should pay attention to the reviews of tourists who have already managed to visit here.

Among the advantages of hotels in Tunisia, you can distinguish well-groomed areas with lots of greenery, private beaches and the opportunity to visit spa centers. Extremals are offered to spend the night right in the desert.

Most respectable hotels are located in Hammamet. Democratic prices differ hotels Sousse. Silently. And a cozy atmosphere for tourists offers Mahdia and Djerba. For budget travelers, the Nabed is more suitable. And fans of excursion tourism should go to Monastir.

The cost of a room in a three-star hotel in the capital is 80 Tunisian dinars. A similar number in Hammamet will cost 60-70 dinars. The four-star hotel in Djerba offers rooms of 150 dinars, and a night in the fashionable hotel of Sousse costs 230 Tunisian dinars.

Beaches

Tunisia's beaches are municipal.There are beaches that are assigned to a particular hotel. As a rule, they are always perfectly clean, well guarded and almost deserted. All beaches of Tunisia are sandy. Many hotels offer their vacationers umbrellas and deck chairs for free or at a nominal price.

The reference can be called the beaches of Hammamet and the island of Djerba. Mahdia also boasts wide white beaches. Gammart's beaches are suitable for windsurfing. Tourists with young children will certainly enjoy the beaches in Monastir. And for young people, the beaches of Sousse, where there are numerous discos and other entertainment venues, will be to their liking.

Thalassotherapy

Gorgeous beaches and the warm sea - this is not the only thing that attracts tourists to Tunisia. Mud and algae wraps, pressotherapy and stone therapy, hammam, jet massage and lymphatic drainage are just a few of the procedures offered by local hospitals that treat skin, joint, circulatory system and mental disorders.

Spas and medical centers in Tunisia use only fresh natural resources. Well-known clinics that specialize in thalassotherapy are located in Hammamet, Sousse, Mahdia and Monastir.

sights

Tunisia is attractive not only for its beaches, but also for the opportunity to explore the unique history and culture of the country. Indeed, in these places, many millennia ago, humanity was born.

Tunisia's unique place is Carthage. Today they offer to visit an open-air museum and see what was built many millennia ago.

Not far from Carthage is Sidi Bou Said - a city resembling a residential museum. The entire architecture of the city is made in blue and white.

The unique natural attraction of the country is the Sahara desert, which you can visit absolutely free. In addition, you can take a guided tour or find locals who, for a nominal fee, can take you to unique places in the Sahara.

On the way to the Sahara, you can visit the Colosseum, which is under the protection of UNESCO. Entrance to this place costs 10 dinars, the possibility of photo and video shooting is paid separately.

In the town of Metlavi is the most magnificent African mosque of Kairouan. In the world, it is considered the fourth most important Muslim.

You can see African animals with your own eyes and swim with dolphins at the Phrygia Zoo. Entrance here on different days costs from 8 to 10 dinars.

You can see the mosaics made back in ancient Rome at the Bardo Museum. The cost of the museum tour is 15 dinars.

A monumental natural attraction is the Atlas Mountains, which became the gateway between the Sahara and the sea coast.

You can see with your own eyes the life of the Berbers, visit their underground dwellings in the cave town of Matmata. You can get here only by paid autobahn, so if you go here on your own, you will have to pay for the road. Moreover, this cost is already included in bus excursions.

Diving

Despite the fact that this direction in Tunisia is not well developed, divers will not be disappointed. The local waters are rich not only in colorful coral reefs, underwater cliffs and grottoes, but also in airplanes and ships that sank in these waters during World War II.

The most famous diving centers in Tunisia are located on the sharp Djerba and in the cities of Mahmadiya, Hammamet and Sousse. The average cost of a dive is 50 Tunisian dinars.

Shopping

Traveling to Tunisia, tourists will find a huge number of exotic souvenirs. In addition, you can well update your wardrobe with products from Mahdian silk. Hammamet stores sell unique dresses embroidered with gold.

In Tunisia and Tabarca, you can find unique jewelry made of coral, semiprecious stones and pearls. Jewelry with amber, which, in contact with the skin, exude an amazing aroma, deserves special attention.

Tunisian carpets are sold in the markets of Kairun.Tourists will bring ceramic products from Nabeul and Djerba. Particularly noteworthy are “sand roses” - crystals that look very much like flowers. Also, as a souvenir, you can choose wicker lampshades, copper Turks and hookahs. Gourmets will note oriental sweets, dates, olive oil, fig vodka and dates liquor.

Popular excursions

If you have minimum time to explore local attractions, you should take a sightseeing trip to the main historical and architectural beauties - Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, etc. The cost of such an excursion is within 640 dinars.

A sightseeing tour of Hammamed will cost tourists 140 dinars. An unforgettable experience will be given to those who recover from Cape Bon. During the tour, vacationers will visit the fortress of Kelibia, the workshops of Nabeul, the quarries of Al-Haouari and the ruins of Kerkuan. The cost of the tour is 640 dinars. For desperate tourists there is a two-day tour of the Sahara, during which you can ride a jeep and a camel, as well as visit the place where the film "Star Wars" was filmed. The cost of such a trip - starts from 1700 dinars.

Advantages and disadvantages

In conclusion, I would like to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of traveling to Tunisia.

The advantages of a vacation in Tunisia include:

• unique conditions for a beach holiday (warm sea, clean beaches);
• the flight to Tunisia takes only 4 hours, so you can go here even with young children;
• the cost of rest in Tunisia can be called democratic;
• the presence in the resorts of entertainment for every taste (for children, youth, etc.);
• the opportunity to go diving;
• an opportunity to get healthier in spa centers;
• rich excursion program;
• active nightlife.

But there are some disadvantages here:

• rather short tourist season (from June to September);
• the hotel base is underdeveloped;
• a large number of people on the beach;
• poorly developed animation.

Travel to Tunisia can be called universal. In addition to the fact that here tourists can relax on the beach or feel all the delights of thalassotherapy, they can scuba dive, go on an excursion to the Sahara or various historical sights of the country.