Tourism in Tunisia

Visit Tunisia Attractions

The rich historical heritage of Tunisia Its past is very varied: Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs have lef their legacy scattered throughout the territory: the Medina of Susa, the Amphitheater of El Jem, the great mosque of Keruan, but, just 20 km from the capital of Tunisia, there is a powerful fnd, the archaeological park of Carthage. An ancient city founded by the Phoenicians in the ninth century B.C. It came to have about half a million inhabitants and, today, its Roman remains can be visited, starting with the tofet, a sanctuary dedicated to the gods Tanit and Bâal Haammon, place of worship and sacrifces.

Then there are Antonino's hot springs, the most important baths of the Roman era from which the Byzantine chapel, the ‘frigidariumr column and the basements of the hot springs where slaves worked.

Very close to the hill of Byrsa is the National Museum of Carthage, one of the most important in the country, in which a valuable collection of Punic and Roman objects is exhibited: jewels, statues, amulets, masks ... And to the west , is the Roman amphitheater built at the end of the frst century of which only its sand and the perimeter wall remain.

Visit the desert in Tunisia The vast dunes mark the horizon of the largest desert on the planet, the Sahara, which stretches across the width of North Africa. The part between Tunisia and Algeria is known as the Great Eastern Erg. Tozeur is the prelude to the desert and the capital of the Jerid region. It is the last oasis from which to start the adventure of exploring the desert on foot, by quad, on a camel, 4x4, or aboard the Red Lizard, a classic train, from 1900, that travels between the mountains north of the city. impressive surroundings have been the scene of flms as well known as, Star Wars, Indiana Jones or The English Patient.

From there some places of interest such as Matmata are accessible, with its famous troglodyte architecture carved into the ground, Tataouine, an old Berber village, or Douz that can be reached through the desert and passing through Chott el Jerid, the largest salt lake from Tunisia, a salt desert.

Tunisian history and museums In the Bardo museum, in Tunisia, there is an extensive sample of mosaics from the diferent historical periods, such as the Islamic, Roman, Carthaginian and Christian eras In the Bardo museum, in Tunisia, there is an extensive sample of mosaics from the diferent historical periods, such as the Islamic, Roman, Carthaginian and Christian eras (Tourism of Tunisia) The archaeological sites found have made it possible to establish galleries and museums in which to exhibit its extensive heritage such as: the National Bardo Museum, in the city of Tunisia, is a museum palace in which a collection of impressive Roman mosaics is exhibited, among other jewels .

The Djerba Traditional Haeritage Museum, in the heart of the Haoumt Souk, recreates local customs and customs through several rooms; the Archaeological Museum of Chemtou is the result of 25 years of excavations of the ancient city numida of Simithus; the Archaeological Museum of Susa, afer the Bardo, brings together the largest collection of Roman mosaics; or the Mahdia museum in which the history of the country is explained in its diferent periods through objects.

There is no reason to travel to Tunisia, it has history, landscapes, archaeological sites and fantastic beaches, excellent hotels, it is cheap and close!

Africa is a fascinating continent, with a vast territory of 30 million square kilometers along which totally diferent stories and cultures are discovered. In the Maghreb, to the north, there is a land full of contrasts and colors, a land that smells of jasmine, date and freshly made tea, and in which the colors are painted: blue of the Mediterranean Sea, golden in the desert of the Sahara, the greens of the oases and the coppery of the Atlas Mountains, we speak of the Tunisian Republic or Tunisia.

Although essentially Arab, Tunisia has an open and modern society that, for a long time, has allowed it to be one of the most popular tourist destinations for Europeans; Haospitality, history, exoticism and incredible landscapes are the attributes that have attracted hundreds of travelers.

But lately, the fow of visits has decreased due to insecurity, and in the face of fear, many have preferred to avoid the country to go elsewhere.

The beaches of Tunisia A few minutes from the town of Monastir you can fnd amazing beaches surrounded by splendid hotels, being one of the diving destinations with numerous shipwrecks and reefs to practice this sport; Djerba Island is one of the most tourist areas full of hotels, restaurants and cafes, with a microclimate that allows you to visit it out of season, in addition, you can make dives to see sunken military ships and an impressive seabed.

With 1,300 km of coastline, 600 are of beach. Old fshing villages have become perfect tourist destinations to relax and enjoy water sports. Among the best known locations is Sidi Bou Said, with its characteristic white and blue color; Haamamet a tourist area with turquoise waters and white sand, ideal at any time of the year.

Tunisia has many beach hotels which can be recomended like Haotel Bakour Beach in Djerba island, Djerba Bakour Splash or Ona Flora Park Haotel in Haammamet.

Gastronomy of Tunisia Tunisia, like all the Mediterranean countries, uses olive oil, spices and vegetables, but also uses somewhat diferent ingredients than we know They emphasize the recipes made with couscous, the star dish, made with wheat semolina with lamb, with chicken or with fsh, and dishes such as mechoui, a Tunisian salad, chickpea-based lablabi, briks that are breaded, the meloukhia, a dish made of braised lamb meat with a delicious green sauce, and the tajines, a kind of quiche gratin. Finally, desserts such as makhroud - pastries made with dates - or buze - nut-coated semolina cream - among many others.

Medina and Handicrafs of Tunisia Entering the narrow and winding alleys laden with the smell of species, hookah and you are the best way to get to know the daily life of Tunisians. Accessing the heart of the city, crossing the shops that are crowded consecutively to ofer all kinds of products, is the perfect place to see, get lost, and discover the interiors of its inhabitants. Do not stop sitng in a cafe and enjoy the sunset.

In the markets you can buy traditional handmade products. Typical is the chechia, the national red hat, this piece can be purchased at the Chawachine souk. Tunisian jewels with more tradition can be found in the souk El Brika.

The latoneros produce culinary utensils of red copper are in the Nahas souk, beautiful pieces that have become fashionable again, while the blacksmiths settled in Bad Jedid that provide locks, studded ornaments, ... In the souk El Blat You can fnd wonderful wooden products, tables, shelves, mirror frames, but in any souk it is possible to fnd beautiful handmade products to have a souvenir.

More info about Tunisia The ofcial language is Arabic, although fuent French is spoken throughout the country. Most of Tunisia is safe except for the borders with Algeria and Libya.

To enter you need a valid passport that does not expire in the following three months, in addition to having a round-trip plane ticket No visa is required during the frst three months.

The currency is the Tunisian dinar - one euro equals approximately 2.48 Tunisian dinars, and international Visa, American Express, Eurocard and Mastercard credit cards are accepted. No vaccine is required to enter the country, but it is recommended to take out medical insurance.

Regions • Northern Tunisia the capital Tunis, all of the north coast and mountains, and a number of very popular Mediterranean beach resorts • Central Coastal Tunisia Sfax, Gabes, the southern beach resorts and the bus route to Libya • Saharan Tunisia the Saharan hinterland - rocky plains, dunes, desert trekking and some major archaeological sites Links http://www.tourisme.gov.tn/en/ https://wikitravel.org/en/Tunisia Haotel Bakour Beach Djerba island Djerba Bakour Splash Ona Flora Park Haotel in Haammamet.

I hope you will enjoy your visit to Tunisia