Culture

An ideal climate, a long and gentle seacoast, Tunisia, the northernmost country of Africa has for over 3000 years witnessed the passage of Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Turks, Spanish and French. They came as fugitive s or adventurers, to conquer or to claim, warriors and missionaries, traders and farmers each leaving a part of their story in stone or mosaics, on hills of Carthage and the threshold of the Sahara.

This heritage, Tunisia's greatest wealth has been held in trust and preserved in hundreds of sites and museums from the small Punic museum in Utica to the vast collections of the prestigious National Museum of Bardo. Most Museums are closed on Mondays, whereas many on-site archeological museums and ruins are open all week. An entrance fee is usually charged and a caretaker will often act as guide.

Places to Go

Whatever the season, your first glimpse of Tunisia will be one of golden beaches and a deep blue sea. With over 1200 kilometers of coast this sunny Mediterranean land is a paradise for the vacationer.

Well known seaside resort areas - Sousse, Monastir,Hammamet and Nabeul, Djerba and Tabarka offer their visitors the finest sand beaches and crystalline water along with a dizzying choice of waterfront hotels featuring sun and seasports as windsurfing and sailing, underwater sightseeing, fishing and short boat rides.Nearly Hotels are built with the visitor's comfort and enjoyment in mind and their restaurants feature both international as well asTunisian Cuisine. During the peak summer season no effort is spared to provide the maximum of activities at the hotel and throughout the region .Summerfestivals held nearby invite you join in with your Tunisian hosts to celebrate Father Neptune, share their local folklore, enjoy a concert or or just have fun.

Feeling guilty about the long lazy days spent in delicious idleness bronzing on the beach? Often an hours drive from these modern resorts will bring you to another Tunisia, one of ancient Roman, Arab, Berber or Phoenician sites. Reminders of this rich historical past abound and visitors will return again and again captivated by the diversity of this Mediterranean land. Ask at your hotel for guided tours and information .The Tunisian Tourist offices in most European capitals or in all major cities in Tunisia can supply a list of Guides, maps, brochures, and advice to help you plan an unforgettable vacation.

Sports Activities in Tunisia

For people who are fond of sports Tunisia is heaven for them. This place has beautiful beaches with clean seas that sparkle in sunshine; also there is mild climate throughout the whole year. This place has blessed beauty. In summer sea sports can be enjoyed and also for whole of the year they can also be experienced in southern resort area.

You can play sports like tennis, golf and also adventurous sports like hiking, riding, sailing, and surfing. Playing all these sports and exploring various museums and heritage sites can be done all around the year. All hotels does not have the facilities for all sports while there are some club where you can enjoy all the sports by just paying little amount as entry fee. For people who are unaware about these sports, these clubs have speci