Central Tunisia Tunisia Travel Guide
Sousse excels in aquatic sports and activities due to its spot on the Mediterranean.
Personal Watercraft riding, Parasailing, and Banana Boat Rides are available at numerous tourist beaches.
Several dive centers operate from The harbor El Kantaoui, offering guided excursions to reefs or shipwrecks.
Various excursions depart from The port El Kantaoui, including coastal trips, glass-bottom boat tours, and "pirate ship" cruises. Going fishing can also be arranged. Find tours on GetYourGuide.
Dedicated bicycle infrastructure is limited, and cycling on main roads can be hazardous as a result of traffic and local driving styles. Safety should always be the priority if cycling.
Sousse holds activities which give opportunities for immersion and personal connection with Tunisian culture.
Limited directly within Sousse. Organized trips to nearby rural villages support local economies and allow direct interaction with communities.
Learning basic Arabic phrases from phrasebooks or translation apps. Tunisians value visitors who attempt to speak their language.
International Fete of Sousse (annual summer festival of music, dance, theater). Ramadan/Eid offers unique cultural observations.
Numerous ways for revitalization, especially through resort amenities and traditional practices.
Most major resorts along the Sousse and Port El Kantaoui coastline have private beach access and large pool complexes.
Sousse has a scene featuring live music venues, nightclubs, and late-night cafes.
Sousse holds numerous ways for relaxation and wellness, especially through its features of the resort and traditional practices.
Not a main focus in Sousse, but some wellness-oriented resorts may offer yoga classes as part of their fitness programs.
Specific traditional healing practices are not overtly commercialized for tourists. Local drugstores might carry herbal remedies.
Most major resorts have direct access to a private beach with deck chairs and large pool complexes, at times with swim-up taverns or water slides.
Present in more substantial hotels and vacation spots; feature local Tunisian music, Arabic pop, or international cover songs.
The Théâtre Municipal de Sousse stages local plays and various performances.
Gathered in Port El Kantaoui (e.g., Living Discotheque, A Stunning island in french polynesia).
This section guides you through the best places to shop and what to look for.
Look for smaller workshops within the Medina where artisans create handmade leather, pottery, or woven carpets. Dar Am Taieb is a renowned carpet shop.
Port El Kantaoui features small and duty-free stores. Tej Marhaba Centre in Sousse city center offers modern shops with international and local brands.
Support local artisans, avoid counterfeits, and bargain respectfully. Keep receipts for high-value items.
Reputable dealers, specifically for items like carpets, can organize international shipping. Ensure proper documentation and insurance.
Drinking alcohol is generally limited to tourist zones, hotels, and licensed restaurants. Public drunkenness is frowned upon.
