We have collected reviews of tourists about Sousse - a popular youth resort in Tunisia. How do you assess the weather, clean water, beaches and excursions? What do they write about the best hotels on the coast? Pros and cons of 2021 holidays in Sousse Tourist advice.
The port city in the east of Tunisia is famous for its historical sights, perfectly preserved streets of the Medina, interesting excursions and incendiary entertainment. And then there are palm trees, olive groves, beaches, warm sea and the largest open-air disco in Africa, Bora-Bora!
Pros and cons of staying in Sousse
The seaside resort is divided into the medieval Medina, city quarters and tourist developments. To the north of Sousse is the resort area of Port el-Kantaoui.
The most partying city in the country is loved by young people and parents with children. Many of those who have visited this part of Tunisia would like to come back here again.
pros holidays in Sousse in 2021, according to tourists:
- Short transfer from Monastir airport
- Colorful port
- Historical monuments
- Large selection of budget accommodations and all-inclusive hotels
- Nice beaches
- Thalassotherapy
- Great discos
- Excursions to the iconic cities of Tunisia and the Sahara
ElenVe: "This city will appeal to those who love antiquity, simplicity and find joy in the little things. Here you will find a large number of landscapes, impressions and want to come back again."
Minuses:
- Low quality of rooms in hotels below 3 *
- It's very hot in summer
- There is rubbish in the streets
- In July and August, jellyfish appear near the coast.
- Throws a lot of algae on the shore.
Iana Polubinskaya: "Sousse is not a small town, there are a lot of tourists, and it is not very clean here. It's common to see things floating in the water or garbage."
Reviews about the beaches and the sea in Sousse
Sousse has wonderful conditions for relaxing with kids - soft sand, clear sea and gentle entry into the water. The Mediterranean Sea has a beautiful azure hue.
Not only tourists but also locals spend their time on the beaches. In the evenings, Tunisians come to the sea with their families. Sun beds are paid, but inexpensive. If you like active rest, rent a jet ski, ride a banana boat, water ski, admire the coastline from a parachute or go sea fishing.
According to tourists, the beaches of Bou Jaafar, Las Vegas, a small beach near the port and the coastal strip of Port el Kantaoui are good.
Panorama of Bu Jaafar beach
Reviews of the best hotels in Sousse
The city has only budget hotels 2-3 *, and decent 4-5 * hotels for recreation by the sea are closer to Port el-Kantaoui. There is a lot of greenery, more colorful landscape and better beaches. Look for profitable tours to Sousse on the sites OnlineTurs and Travelata.
We have collected reviews of the most popular hotels in Sousse.
Magic Royal Kenz Hotel Thalasso & Spa 4 *. The resort is a 30-minute drive from the airport and 400 meters from a private beach. Clean well-groomed area, indoor heated pool, outdoor pool, laundry. The food is excellent. According to reviews, the beach lacks a changing room and shower.
Tej Marhaba 4 *. The hotel area is like a luxurious garden. There is a golf course, heated pool and water slides. Despite the good infrastructure, guests noted outdated rooms and poor-quality cleaning. The hotel is 300 meters from the sandy beach.
El Mouradi Port El Kantaoui 4 *. A beautiful hotel in Port El Kantaoui with picturesque gardens, delicious and varied food and a wonderful sandy beach. Sun loungers and umbrellas are free for guests, and towels are given on a deposit - 10 TND.
Palmyra Beach 3 *. Guests love the warm, cozy atmosphere, great animation work and the clean beach. According to tourists, many are so impressed with Palmyra Beach that they stay at the hotel every year.
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Reviews about the weather in Sousse
The climate on the coast of Tunisia is warm. For sightseeing tourism, walks by the sea and health improvement, you can come in any season. Beach activities begin in May and end in October. In summer, it is hot, and the temperature rarely drops below + 30 ° C. See when is the best time to relax in Tunisia.
Sasha: "In November, the weather was excellent, in the evening they got warm, and in the afternoon they swam, sunbathed. The water is + 23 ° C, the sea is divine."
Reviews of excursions in Sousse
Sousse offers trips around Tunisia with Russian-speaking guides. Bus and car excursions are designed for several hours and 1-2 days.
According to tourists' reviews, excursions from Sousse are popular:
- Carthage - Tunisia - Sidi Bou Said
- north of Tunisia: Bezerta, Tabarka, Dougga
- historic Sousse with oriental bazaar
- Sahara desert for 2 days
- Bacchus - Nabe
- Kairouan - El Jem
- amusement park Carthage Land
- zoo "Phrygia"
- pirate yacht
- diving
- trip on a catamaran.
Take some time to explore Sousse on your own! Walk along the narrow streets of the Medina, look into the souvenir shops, spend a pleasant time in one of the small cafes. Climb the Ribat Tower for 8 TND and admire the beautiful coastline and city from there.
Firina78: "For 7 days we managed to explore Sousse itself, visited El Jem, in the capital itself, Sidi Bou Said, Carthage, visited several local entertainments - going out to the open sea by boat, riding ATVs. About the trip to Tunisia we have the best impression left. "
Travel tips for Sousse
Tunisia is a former French colony. The locals speak Arabic and French. English is not very popular.
According to tourist reviews for 2019-2020, hotels in Sousse are inferior in quality to Turkish ones, and the Mediterranean Sea is not as rich as the Red Sea in Egypt. However, it is worth visiting the Tunisian resort! Seaside Sousse is very colorful, and a beach vacation in Tunisia is worth the money. Find out how much money to take to Tunisia.
The traffic in the city is quite large. The buses are old. The conductor takes the fare. A lot of people travel, so the seats are always occupied. It is more convenient to get around the resort by taxi - yellow cars. Keep in mind that from 20:00 to 7:00 the tariff doubles.
In order not to spend extra money in cafes and restaurants, rent an apartment with a kitchen and cook yourself. The lowest prices for groceries in the large stores "General" and "Super Market". There are other shopping centers selling cereals, vegetables, fruits, bread, olive oil, spices, sweets and alcohol.
Kosa2204: "Arabs have Friday - a holy day, and therefore alcohol is not sold, but is drunk."
Good souvenirs are sold at the Soula Center shopping mall, which is located next to the central square of Sousse. Prices are fixed here and there is more choice than in the Medina. Tourists gladly take dishes made of olive wood, small drums made of camel skin, spices and Tunisian ceramics.
