Sousse is a lovely resort located on the east coast of Tunisia. Holidays in Sousse are ideal for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday. There are lots of modern hotels in Sousse lining the beachfront, whilst the inner city is full of charm and probably the finest medina in Tunisia. Sousse beach is a long stretch of fine sand with clear turquoise water that runs to the neighbouring resort of Port El Kantoui. There are a range of land and watersports available from golf, dolphin spotting, water skiing and scuba diving.
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 Sousse
Great for shoppers, the Medina in Sousse is a maze of narrow streets lined with shops selling local goods from leather to pottery. Located just outside the Medina is a huge, more modern shopping complex. For a taste of the local culture there are lots of historical sites in Sousse, from Christian catacombs to the Kasbah and the archaeology museum.
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 Sousse
Holidays in Sousse offer some of the best night time entertainment in Tunisia., with bars, nightclubs and one of the biggest casinos, the Casino Caraibe. Most of the hotels in Sousse also offer a full entertainment programme including live shows and music.
