Sousse Holidays

Sousse Holidays - Things to see

13th Century Kasbah in Hammamet: Hammamet's centre is a miniature cape jutting out into the sea with the well preserved 13th century Kasbah offering pleasing views over the gleaming domes of the Medina (the old walled city) and the white sands of the coastline.

The Blue Ice - Yasmine Hammamet: Spread over three floors and is home to a games room, ice cream parlour, coffee shop, self-service restaurant, fast-food restaurant, as well as the main attraction, Tunisia's first ever ice rink, which can accommodate up to one hundred skaters in a single session. During the day the ice rink offers training sessions to those who wish to learn to ice skate, or those just wanting to perfect their style. It is open to adults and children alike. Disco's are organised every night of the week, where skaters can enjoy music ranging from disco and dance to RnB and hip-hop. During the school holidays games and competitions are also organised.

Trip to Carthageland: The theme park Carthageland, which opened in August 2003, takes you through the history of Tunisia, from the Carthaginians, Romans and Berbers to the Muslims of the present. Set in the scene of ancient Carthage, you can go back in time and relive the Punic Wars, the conquering of Rome over the Alps, a journey through Africa and experience the Turkish pirates on a number of thrilling rides. Within the grounds of the complex a small zoo can also be found, as well as some excellent dining facilities (there are five restaurants!) and numerous shops.

Great Mosque of Kairouan: Kairouan is home to more than 50 mosques making it the fourth most important city in the Islamic world. The biggest attraction here is the Great Mosque. Though non-Muslims are forbidden to enter the prayer hall, visitors can peek through one of the 17 heavy wooden doors to see one of the world's oldest pulpits decorated with 250 carved panels. You can also climb the 128-step staircase, made from Christian tombstones, for superb panoramic views of the city.

Bardo Museum: Has a vast collection of pretty mosaics. The beaches at Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet and Djerba have the finest sand beaches, crystal waters and some provide great water sports facilities.

Things to do on a Holiday in Sousse

Watersports: Tunisia's clear waters, coral beds and diverse sea life make it a popular destination for scuba diving. Tabarka Yachting Club and the International Diving Center at Port el Kantaoui are recognised by the World Confederation for Diving and offer fully equipped lessons and trips.

Golf: There are excellent courses at Port el Kantaoui near Sousse, Monastir, Tabarka, Carthage at Tunis, Tozeur, Djerba and Hammamet. Players of all abilities will find very high-quality facilities. The Open Golf Championships there have already attracted many leading competitors from all over the world. Created by eminent golf-course architects, the courses are dotted with palm, olive and pomegranate trees, and are next to the sea. The courses are well suited to all players.

Birdwatching: Tunisia has many species of birds, most of which are protected in national parks. The cork-oak forests of Ain Draham, the lake and marshes of Ichkeul near Bizerta, the coastal lagoons round Tunis and Sousse, the rocky hills and steps from Kef to Kasserine, and the oases and deserts of the south all have their characteristic birds.

Health Spas: There are many hot-spring stations throughout Tunisia - mostly in the north of the country. Many of the spas have been used for this purpose since Roman and Punic times. The most important stations are run by personnel specialised in the medical and paramedical fields, and treatments are available for rheumatism, arthritis, a variety of lung and skin complaints, circulatory troubles and gynaecological problems. More information is available from the National Tourist Office.

Film Tours: Tunisia's desert near Tozeur has featured in numerous films, most notably in The English Patient and Star Wars. More information is available from the National Tourist Office.

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Souks: Experience the clamour and hurly-burly of a North African souk market. Most of Tunisia's old towns, including Monastir, stage these colourful bazaars, packed full of fascinating little shops and stalls.

Outside of the official, quality and price, controlled Artisanat (handicraft) shops, where everything from carpets to birdcages bears a price tag, and carpets a stamp of origin and calibre, shopping in Tunisia is definitely an art. Located in the old city (the Medina), the Souks offer a selection of objects of unsurpassed beauty and distinction , excellent arts and craft and traditional work. Remember to haggle with shopkeepers - it's all part and parcel of the fun of a souk. If the hustle and bustle is not for you, Monastir also offers the option of a modern shopping centre.