Tunisia overview
From the silent sands of the Sahara in the south to the abundant forests of the north via a coastline of golden sand stretching for more than six hundred miles, the great variety that Tunisia offers belies its compact dimensions as the smallest country in North Africa.
Blessed with some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean, it’s easy to view Tunisia as the ideal destination for those who worship the sun. And combined with luxury hotels and spas, and fine golf courses, there’s everything you need for a relaxing holiday. But look beyond the beaches and you’ll find a country steeped in history boasting a wealth of Phoenician and Roman ruins. The call of the mosque serves as a reminder that although the ambiance is distinctly Mediterranean, this is a country which faces both east and west. And beyond the walls of ancient medinas, you may yet catch a glimpse of a way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries.
Resorts
Our hand-picked resorts include Gammarth with its broad sweep of beach and the delightful hill-top village of Sidi Bou Said.
Old Hammamet features a Spanish fortress and charming 12th century medina overlooking its pretty bay. There’s a delightful art deco villa, residing amongst palms and eucalyptus trees, which American architect Frank Lloyd Wright once described as the most beautiful house he knew.
Hammamet Yasmine is dominated by long golden sands edged by a smart promenade lined with palm trees and exclusive shops: a new medina and yachting marina, replete with quay side restaurants, are the main attractions.
Port El Kantaoui is a more mature marina development with a pleasing blend of Andalucian and Turkish styles. The nearby town of Sousse offers the bustling atmosphere of the real Tunisia.
Djerba
An island of ten thousand palm trees, ringed by miles of sandy beaches and fine hotels, Djerba rises like a mirage from the sea. Splendid in its diversity Djerba offers Roman ruins, an ancient castle and synagogue, fortress like mosques, potters and silversmiths still faithful to the art of their craft, and the bustle of open air markets.
The island’s interior is home to shady gardens, orchards of fig, apple and pomegranate, and groves of olive trees with gnarled trunks which bear witness to the centuries past.
Restaurants throughout Djerba serve seafood famed for its freshness and traditional dishes that can be savored on shady or cool waterside patios. The weather is clement in winter and warm in summer, lending itself to a variety of sports and activities, sail to the island of the pink Flamingo, windsurf year round or tour the island by bicycle in the spring and autumn.
Hospitable and friendly Djerba invites you to share in its delights; steal a few precious moments to share the splendour of a Mediterranean sunset with sun-burnished fishermen casting their nets.
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Climate
From mid November to mid April Tunisia enjoys a mild winter climate when sunny days and blue skies are interspersed with cooler days. June, July and August are very hot and the sea temperatures very inviting.
Did you know?
Tunisia has only one river which maintains its flow of water all year round, the River Medjerda. It is 450 km long and flows eastwards through the Northern part of Tunisia entering the Mediterranean sea at the Gulf of Tunis.