See Tunisia's third largest city with a Sousse holiday

A Sousse holiday will take you to what is statistically the most popular holiday resort in Tunisia, and it’s easy to see why. A city as compact as they come; large enough to encompass a sense of diversity and excitement, but small enough to explore on foot with total ease.

Its winding streets and authentic medina are accompanied by some of the most beautiful beaches in the region, as well as some fantastic historical monuments and Roman mosaics.

There’s also absolutely no shortage of nightlife. The top hotels put on shows with everything from belly dancers to snake charmers, often allowing entry to non-guests, whilst those looking for more of a party atmosphere won’t be disappointed by Sousse’s fine array of clubs and discos.

Travelling with the family, friends, or just as a couple, no one should feel let down by a Sousse holiday.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND), divided into 1,000 millimes.  Travellers cheques are widely accepted.  ATMs are found in most towns and at all the tourist resorts, almost all will accept Visa cards and many will also accept Maestro debit cards. Visa, Diners Club, American Express and MasterCard are accepted for payment in souvenir shops, upmarket hotels and restaurants, although Visa encounters the least problems.  All Tunisian currency must be exchanged before departure.

Time

Local time is GMT +1
(GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Language

The overwhelming majority speak Arabic and French.  English is taught in all schools and is increasingly spoken especially by younger people.  Some German and Italian is also spoken.

Electricty

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz.  
Round European-style, two-pin plugs are used.

Sousse Climate

You can take a holiday in Sousse at any time of the year and you will still find glorious sunshine.  The summer season in Sousse lasts from May until early October, and from June to October you will find the temperature stays around the 30C mark, although don’t be surprised if it rise above that.  During the summer months the sun will shine down for around twelve hours per day but the heat is usually moderated by coastal breezes.  Winter days are warm and sunny with temperatures in December to February fluctuating between 16C and 20C.

Tipping

Tipping is not a requirement but appreciated for good service in local establishments. Most people performing a useful service will wait to be tipped. Waiters in resort and hotel restaurants expect a tip of around 10%.

Communications

The international dialling code for Tunisia is +216.  The outgoing international code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).