Sousse Travel Guide

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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A city in Tunisia, Sousse lies on the shore of the Mediterranean Ocean. This location is part of what gives the city its fantastic climate, and contributes to its reputation as a popular tourist destination. However, the hot weather isn''t the only reason why Sousse makes the perfect holiday destination ? here is a guide to a few of the city''s other delights.

Getting in and out of Sousse is extremely easy. The closest airport lies in Monastir; though this is a few miles from the city itself there are regular buses running between the two locations ? some hotels even offer a shuttle-bus from the airport as part of your accommodation. You can also bus, train, or even drive to Sousse (though it is worth noting that the city''s roads can be confusing for the un-initiated, and they are often very crowded).

Once you arrive at Sousse you''ll have a couple of options as to how to get around. The easiest method is taxi, especially as the drivers know how to navigate the twisting, confusing streets. The taxis are also normally very cheap, do remember to check beforehand to make sure the price quoted isn''t per person.

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... you''re staying near the beach, and therefore in the most touristy part of town, then a great way to see the sites and soak up the atmosphere is walking. If you want a really unique way to see the city though then one of the best options is to take a horse-and-cart ? it''s often possible to get a great deal on these too.

The most popular type of accommodation in Sousse is high-rise hotels. These are as varied as you''d expect: most of them are located on the beach and have the option of staying all-inclusive if you don''t want to have to worry about food and drink during your stay.

The Caribbean Village Riviera, El Mouradi Palace and Marhaba Imperial all combine beach-side accommodation (and private beaches, to stop you being bothered by hagglers) with clean, varied rooms and good food.

Probably the most beautiful and interesting place in Sousse is its Medina. This is a building at the centre of the city, full of shops, restaurants, cafes and the Great Mosque. The best way to avoid getting lost within the Medina is to go on a guided tour ? the ones at night are particularly good as this is when most of the locals visit the Medina.

Outside the city itself lies Port El Kantaoui. This is a purpose built tourist-resort, meaning it can feel ?fake? at times and there are some unscrupulous people looking to make some money from naive tourists. However, these negatives are made up for by its beautiful location, and the vast, bustling Medina. There are numerous boat-rides running from the Medina, which allow you to go out and see the fish in the harbour or even go swimming in the ocean. Bonny Kominek is a writer with many years travel experience. They recommend octopus Travel for Sousse hotels.