Flights to Sousse

Arriving in Sousse

Most visitors use resort transfers or taxis from Enfidha. From Monastir, about 20 km away, a coastal light railway also runs into Sousse in around half an hour. Hotels stretch along the beach north of the centre towards Port El Kantaoui, a purpose-built marina resort with restaurants, a golf course and boat trips along the coast.

The medina, mosque and ribat

The medina of Sousse is UNESCO-listed and enclosed by honey-coloured walls. The Great Mosque, built in the ninth century, has a fortress-like courtyard, and the ribat next door was built to defend the coast; you can climb its round watchtower for views over the rooftops. The Archaeological Museum, in the old kasbah, displays fine Roman mosaics.

Beaches and day trips

Sandy beaches run for miles along the coast, with water sports and beach bars at the main resorts. The Roman amphitheatre at El Jem is about an hour south, and Monastir, with its own ribat and marina, is half an hour away. Kairouan, Tunisia's holy city, makes another rewarding day trip inland, with its Great Mosque, carpet shops and the Aghlabid pools.

When to plan your visit

The beach season runs from May to October, with the hottest weather in July and August. Spring and autumn suit sightseeing, and winter is mild and quiet. Bargaining is expected in the souks, so start low and keep things friendly. Evenings in the medina are a good time for mint tea and grilled fish, and Friday is market day in many nearby towns. Most hotels offer half board, but the local cafés and restaurants in town are good value and worth trying.

Flying from a regional airport? Call 020 7871 4545 and we'll check routes to Enfidha and Monastir.