Holidays in Skanes are popular amongst all ages and with safe beaches, it's ideal for sunbathing and relaxation or for the more active there are plenty of watersports on offer. The resort itself is centered around a modern marina and a revamped medina, home to plenty of bars and restaurants. Most of the hotels in Skanes line the beautiful sandy beach that stretches for miles between the towns of Sousse and Monastir. The hotels offer excellent facilities having cafes, restaurants and live entertainment on site, most also have their own private section of the beach.
Official currency of Tunisia is the Tunisian dinar (TND), divided into 1000 millimes. American Express, Visa and Thomas Cook traveler’s cheques are widely accepted, and it is best to carry them in US Dollars to avoid high exchange charges. ATMs are found in most towns and at all the tourist resorts. Visa and Maestro cards are accepted widely.
Holidays in Skanes
Skanes holidays offer a perfect place to relax and unwind or try out a wide range of water sports from paragliding to jet skiing. However for those wishing to venture from the hotels in Skanes, there is plenty do and see in the surrounding resort areas. The 8th century Ribat and the town of Monastir which house fantastic collections of ancient Islamic artefacts, or a relaxing cruise on a felucca sailing boat are very popular amongst visitors. Golf is also very popular with fantastic choice of courses including the renowned Palm Links and Flamingo 18-hole courses. .
Language
Arabic is the official language. French is widely spoken in many parts of the country too. English is taught in all schools and is used by the younger generation with a lot of passion. German and Italian are a few of the European languages that are understood and spoken in some tourist areas.
Nightlife in Skanes
Nightlife in the resort is based mainly in the hotels, which offer extensive entertainment programmes including live shows. Outside the hotels in Skanes, nearby Monastir offers lots of bars, cafes and restaurants and is very reasonably priced.