Tunisia
Tunisia mixes endless white beaches, perfect blue sea and an exotic flavour of Arabia, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a beach holiday with a bit of adventure thrown in.
If you only do one excursion, make it a camel safari into the Sahara .
It’s an extraordinary experience, and one you will be talking about for years. One of the favourite activities is visiting the souks.
You will have to barter to get a good price for your carpets, spices and perfumes, but the memories will be as precious as anything you buy.
The hilltop village of Sidi Bou Said is definitely worth a visit and is famous for the bright blue doors on the traditional whitewashed houses. There are some great cafes there, where it’s likely you’ll be served the national dish, couscous.
Tunisian food is tasty, exotic and quite spicy, and couscous is cooked in so many different ways you’re unlikely to taste it the same way twice. But whether it’s lamb, chicken, fish or vegetables, it’s delicious.
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Best places to visit when renting a car in Tunisia
You’ll want to make the most of your rental car when travelling around Tunisia, so here are some of the best destination and resorts that are well worth a visit during your stay.
Yasmine Hammamet
Yasmine Hammamet is a purpose-built resort that stretches along 4km of glorious coastline with a stylish marina and promenade that runs the length of that excellent, sandy beach. In the resort centre is a medina with colourful souks, restaurants and nightclubs, making this an ideal resort for couples and families.
Hammamet
Prepare your senses for a real feast in Hammamet, where days are spent at the beach or exploring the town on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. For a real taste of Hammamet head to the walled medina for winding alleyways filled with street vendors. Beyond this are bustling shops, cafes and restaurants plus a beach and fishing boats at rest. Evening entertainment is mainly hotel-based.
Port el Kantaoui
This purpose-built resort is a fantastic base and a great place to unwind. Modelled around the picturesque fishing village of Sidi Bou Said, Port el Kantaoui has cobblestone streets and a 340-berth marina surrounded by a wonderful gift and souvenir shops. Visitors can enjoy the sunshine on a long stretch of sandy beach or pause in the resort’s waterside cafes to watch the world go by.