– Monastirian Beach, Tunisia by Tunisian Belle.
Last week we featured an amazing Answers user, Tunisian Belle, on our blog. The post also got syndicated onto the US Answers blog, to a really positive response. In the second half of this series, Tunisian Belle gives her recommendations for ten quick things to try in Tunisia and her top 3 “must see” experiences in the country. Over to her…
– Babosh, Jundubah, Tunisia by Tunisian Belle
– Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia by Tunisian Belle
Sidi Bou Said
“Located in Northern Tunisia (20km from the capital of Tunis), this is a traditional city known for its use of the traditional blue and white colours. It is essentially a town on a cliff overlooking the bay of Tunis.”
“Follow the cobblestone street upward into town and get great views of the blue sea and marina. In the centre square is the famous ‘Café des Nattes’, better known as the High Coffee. It is decorated in a traditional Tunisian atmosphere.”
“If you continue your climb up the hill, you can go to the Café Sidi Chaabane which overlooks the Bay of Tunis and offers beautiful views. There are many small streets to wander around, and great places to sit and have a mint tea.”
– Tozeur, Tunisia by Tunisian Belle
Tozeur
“Located close to the Sahara, it is home to movie locations of some of the biggest films of all time, including Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The English Patient. One of the most beautiful and distinct architectural styles in all of Tunisia can be found in Tozeur, where buildings are made of rectangular yellow brinks arranged into patterns.”
“There is an oasis in Tozeur that measures about 11 or 12 square km and has small settlements scattered all throughout it. Close by is Belvedere Park, where an artist has begun to carve faces out of the mountain side. One attraction not to be missed is Dar Cherait. It offers such wonderful things as wonderful trip back through history: a museum, hotel, and oasis tour.”
– Sousse, Tunisia by Tunisian Belle
Sousse
“This is one of the most popular tourist destinations because it offers so much diversity. There is everything from beautiful beaches and historic sites, to modern shopping and wonderful restaurants. It is one of the older cities in Tunisia, and possesses an authentic medina, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988″.
“When people think of Sousse, many think of Port El Kantaoui, a tourist complex 10 kilometres north of Sousse centre ville (downtown Sousse).It is home to a modern marina equipped for over 300 boats and several golf courses, as well and a full array of other sporting activities from skiing to paragliding.”
“Because of its central location, Sousse is primed to offer many different day trips to various locations throughout the country. Some of the more popular attractions include the Traditional Tunisian House, the Catacombs, The Great Mosque, and the Mosaic Museum. For families, the main attractions are Aqua Palace, Hannibal Park, Oasis Parc Botanique, Hergla Karting Park, and Friguia Safari Park.”
– Subterranean home in Matmata,Tunisia. Photo by Tunisian Belle.
“People dig their houses deep into pits. It keeps the house warm during the winter and cool during the summer. There is an entrance hidden from the other side along a steep hill which the family uses to get in and out of their house.”
Tunisian Belle’s 10 Tunisian “must-tries”
- Get a Harcouse (henna) tattoo
- Try harissa (North African hot red sauce made from chili peppers)
- Try a sheesha (a water pipe for smoking used for smoking herbal fruits)
- If you go to the Sahara, buy a long piece of cloth and have the seller make it into a hat for you (it helps to keep the dust out of your hair and face.)
- Eat traditional Tunisian sweets: you have to ask for them specifically at the patisseries – they keep them separate from the other sweets
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I found this article by Tunisia very good& Interesting it was fascinating reading
Hi, I agree, Tunisia is very underrated and has a lot to offer. I spent 4 months there last year.
Take a look at my website as it has lots of Tuni pics if you are interested – it’s magnificent photography territory!
http://www.upstone-photography.com
Most people seem not to get outside their hotels in places like Yassamine Hammamet, it’s easy to explore and I’d encourage anyone to get around and about to see the sights you’ve mentioned.
Mike
Very interesting. The pictures make it come alive. I would love to visit there now!
Interesting info about the real Tunisia – I’ve already done 5 of the 10 ‘must-do’ things.
Although I don’t plan to return to Tunisia, if you are going, please ensure you stay in a mainstream resort as they have everything that you will want and need for your holiday.
My main problem with where I stayed (Nabeul) was that the resort made it difficult for tourists to leave, and all prices were very expensive. Some Brits were paying over £8.00 for a spirit and mixer.
The stall holders in the local markets all colluded with each other to price fix – no-one had any bargains. The fruit bowl we bought would have been cheaper (and better made) from my local Marks and Spencer.
Great weather though!
Ahhhh Mike – Why are you trying to steal Tunisian Belle’s thunder by shamelessly promoting your site?
tsk tsk Some people [Mike] can’t stand not to be in the spotlight
This is like being back in Tunisia again ! I’ve all ready done all of the 10 Tunisian “must-tries” but that doesn’t mean that I will not be doing them again! Soon I hope! Good on you Jamie !
This is the right time to visit Tunisia before it gets very hot and busy.
Dig deep into the southern part where Tunisia is belle -indeed
I like Tunisia
I visited it three times
people are very fiendly and very hospitable
Hi Jamie, sorry to see from your profile that you’ve been trolled – keep up the good work anyway!
There are always spoilers around and I think your blog is liable to encourage people to visit Tunisia. I was surprised while I was there that off season you can book into a 5 star hotel for as little as £15/night (bed and breakfast) – and even more amazed at the Roman sites, especially Dougga!
Melissa, I’d have thought a sincere compliment on Jamie’s work or some info on Tunisia would be more interesting… sour comment does nothing to persuade other people to add information or cross link useful sites to Jamie’s blog. The more the merrier surely?
Mike