Exotic and traditional, where Africa meets the Mediterranean
In essence, a holiday in Tunisia is about sun, sand, archaeological treasures, lazy days and starry nights.
Tunisia's 'Riviera' extends for about 800 miles (1,287km) south of the capital, Tunis, and boasts a plethora of luxury resort towns, most notably Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse and Monastir (Skanes).
Encompassing old and new, exotic and traditional, this captivating North African country sits at the heart of the Mediterranean, in a cleft between Algeria and Libya. It offers the travellers sumptuous modern seaside resorts set side by side with a treasure trove of ancient Roman, Arab, Berber and Phoenician sites.
It is fast becoming known as one of the best-value holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, mainly the result of European sun-seekers having tired of the crowded beaches on the northern Mediterranean coast and islands. Holiday-makers have happily discovered that, just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from the UK, Tunisia is a small country with a big heart, blessed with a stunning coastline where wide sandy beaches are gently lapped by the Mediterranean. Adding to its charm is the mysterious and magical Sahara desert, plus an abundance of historical sites, intriguing cuisine, and a modern infrastructure providing all the comforts of home and then some.
The cherry on the top for visitors to this affordable and exotic holiday destination is the warmth and genuine friendliness of the Tunisian people. In even the smallest of villages, if you happen to pass through during one of the numerous summer festivals, you will be welcomed and urged to join in, and will find yourself dancing and sharing a cup of tea.
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