Sousse Holidays

Sousse Holidays Destination Guide

Located 2 hours south east of Tunis and just 20 miles from Monastir airport, Sousse is a colourful relaxed beach resort. It is an ideal holiday destination for those seeking plenty of exotic North African atmospheres together with relaxing beach holiday and modern tourist facilities. Sousse is an animated colourful town rich in history. The economy of this Tunisian city is based on transport equipment, processed food, olive oil, textiles and tourism. Besides, Sousse is home to the Université de Sousse. Tourism has become a central activity in the city. Every year about 1,200,000 visitors come to the city to enjoy its many fine hotels and restaurants, trendy nightclubs, casinos, beaches, sports facilities, museums, and the Medina (the old city).

Things to Do on Sousse Holidays

There are several things to do in Sousse to make your stay memorable. The city boasts one of the finest old city shopping centres known as the Medina. Apart from wide sandy beaches, there are several water activities such as scuba diving, paragliding and snorkelling that one can enjoy. Here you can also take professional diving lessons or spot dolphins from the deck of a hired boat. The traditional Tunisian bathhouse known as the Hammam is a must try experience. Dishes ranging from French, Tunisian, International, Lebanese to freshest seafood dishes are available here. Sousse boasts some of the best bars, nightclubs and live music establishments.

Places to Visit on Sousse Holidays

For a real trip back in time, visit the 9th century Great Mosque. In addition to this, there are endless historical sights and monuments in Sousse. Make sure to visit the complex of Christian catacombs dating back to the 3rd century AD, the Mosaic Museum and the Great Mosque. A trip to the Kasbah, the archaeology museum and the garden courtyard of the Kasbah should not be missed. You can also head to the Acqua Palace at Port El Kantaoui for a day of splashing around on the chutes, whirlpools and slides.

Best Time to Visit on Sousse Holidays

You can plan a trip to Sousse at any time of the year. Here you will find glorious sunshine year round. Summer season lasts from May until early October. Being located in the northern Sahara region of Africa temperature stays around the 30°C mark. Winter days are warm and sunny. Temperature in December to February keeps fluctuating between 16°C and 20°C. You can enjoy glorious weather in Sousse during winter, making it an ideal sunshine holiday destination.