Tips & Tricks
Sidi Bou Saïd – reachable on the TGM suburban train line, and overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, is this beautifully preserved cobbled town, named after a 13th-century Sufi saint and has long been a favorite retreat for European artists and intellectuals. Swiss-German artist Paul Klee came to paint there in 1914 and praised the clarity […]
Ksar Hadada — For those “Star Wars” movie fans out there, a trip on the jeep to Ksar Hadada should not be missed. Located six hours (521 km.) from Tunis, this is the derelict location where scenes of “The Phantom Menace” were filmed and suffice to say, this has made it one of the most […]
Yasmine Golf Course — in comparison to Citrus Golf Course, there’s no doubt that Yasmine is slightly smaller in size. It boasts just one course, although it would be fair to say that it’s hugely challenging, yet still suited to players of most abilities. Funny enough, it’s another of those attractions in which you’ll also […]
Hot Air Ballooning – those visiting Tunisia have the option of seeing the country – from its towns to the Sahara Desert from above – in a hot air balloon. Tour outfits offering such a unique experience include: www.discovertunisia.uk; www.incredible-adventures.com; www.ultramagic.com Along with various tour outfits that provide for such excursions, an international hot air […]
Tabarka (snorkeling) — the beautiful town of Tabarka in northern Tunisia is one of the most spectacular diving areas in the Mediterranean Sea. Its coral reef just of the coast is still under explored and you feel like Cousteau discovering the paradise for the first time!! The most beautiful coral reefs can be found in […]
La Marsa (beach town) – for those staying in Tunis, one can take the TGM suburban train line from the capital to this beach town (the last stop on the TGM)(a.k.a. Al Marsa). There, you will find a town built around a moon-shaped beach. Once a resort for the Husseinite Beys in the 18th century, […]