White sand, date palms, hot African sun, wide beaches and comfortable all-inclusive hotels have won Tunisia the love of tourists. According to reviews, this country is also attractive for the special flavor of the East, beautiful landscapes, ancient monuments and ruins. Russians like it because of the low prices and visa-free regime. Let's see what tourists think about their holidays in Tunisia!
Best time for vacation in Tunisia
When is the best time to go to Tunisia in 2021? According to the reviews of tourists, thanks to the subtropical Mediterranean climate, you can come all year round. Even in winter, when the sea water is too cold for swimming, fans of windsurfing and excursion tourism visit Tunisia.
Connoisseurs of sandy beaches are advised to go to rest no earlier than the end of spring, since the water in the sea is not yet warmed up enough for the May holidays. Holidays in Tunisia in the last decade May and in june already liked by most tourists. At this time, there is no extreme heat on the coast, and pleasant coolness awaits vacationers in the evenings.
According to reviews of tourists, on vacation in Tunisia july and august it is worth going only to those who tolerate the summer heat well and are not afraid of high prices. Families with small children will be too hot. Also keep in mind that during the peak tourist season, the resorts are filled to capacity.
The autumn months are chosen by parents with children, the elderly and those holidaymakers who, due to health reasons, are contraindicated in a too hot climate. According to tourists, a particularly pleasant holiday in Tunisia begins in the middle september and lasts until the end of November. Then the weather on the coast worsens, and the cold season comes into its own. The sea is stormy, it becomes cold for swimming, and only fans of windsurfing and lovers of travel to the Sahara come to rest in Tunisia.
Reviews of tourists about the resorts
The southern coast of the country and the island of Djerba are popular with beach lovers by the sea. True, the prices on the island are slightly higher than on the mainland, and this affects the cost of vouchers.
A calm quiet vacation on the beaches awaits those who choose the resort of Mahdia for a vacation in Tunisia in 2021. People come here for swimming in the sea, sunbathing and healing thalassotherapy courses. Fans of outdoor activities have to travel outside of this resort.
According to tourists, those who need an elite and comfortable vacation in Tunisia should stay in Sousse. Most local hotels are 3 * and 4 *, although there are some excellent 5 * all inclusive hotels. Sousse is known as a place for democratic and youth recreation. It can be noisy and fun here not only during the day but also at night.
Hammamet, according to tourists' reviews, is suitable for a respectable vacation in Tunisia in 2021. In the green city, there are many 5 * all-inclusive hotels, ready to fulfill any whims of the guests. As in Sousse, there is an excellent tourist infrastructure - entertainment centers, shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Fans of comfortable city rest and connoisseurs of hotel rest by the sea go to Monastir. The fact is that this resort is divided into two parts - the city and the coastal village of Skanes located away from it. The hotel fund in Monastir itself is a bit outdated, and tourists can only stay in 3 * or 4 * hotels. But in Skanes there are already good five-star hotels.
Resorts of Tunisia on the map
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Tunisia
Tunisian hotels are certified to international standards, so you don't have to worry about unexpected surprises. For family holidays, tourists usually choose 4-5 * hotels, because they spend most of their time with children on the territory of the hotel.
Most Tunisian 4 * and 5 * hotels are on the first line from the sea and have their own beach area and swimming pools. Each large hotel has an outdoor sandy petanque court. It is very popular with the French and the former French colonies, therefore it has taken root in Tunisia.
According to tourists, 5 * all-inclusive hotels are very popular for holidays in Tunisia:
- Hasdrubal Prestige Thalassa & Spa Djerba - in Djerba.
- Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Djerba - on Djerba.
- Golden Yasmin Mehari Hammamet - in Hammamet.
- Tui Sensimar Oceana Resort & Spa - in Hammamet.
- Iberostar Royal El Mansour - in Mahdia.
- Jaz Tour Khalef - in Sousse.
- Movenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse - in Sousse.
Reviews about prices for holidays in Tunisia
Exchange rate: 1 Tunisian dinar (TND) ≈ 27 RUB.
In reviews of their holidays in Tunisia, tourists note that prices for many goods and services are quite low. Compared to Turkey, Tunisian resorts have lower prices for alcohol, souvenirs and gifts. However, the cost of excursions and entertainment, such as riding ATVs or "bananas", is slightly higher. According to tourists, in the southern part of Tunisia and on the island of Djerba, vacation prices are lower than in Sousse, Hammamet and the capital.
Food in Tunisia is inexpensive. In 2021, the average check for lunch or dinner for two, excluding drinks, is 40-50 dinars. Since all-inclusive food is common in Tunisian hotels, there are few cheap cafes in tourist areas - they are only where Tunisians live and work.
In Tunisia, inexpensive vegetables and fruits. Bananas cost from 2.5 to 3.5 TND, loose dates - from 6 to 12 TND, grapes - from 1 to 4 TND, and pomegranates - only 1-2.5 TND. In supermarkets you can buy cheap milk and dairy products, bread, nuts and fish. In shops at hotels and tourist areas of Tunisia, food prices are high. If you want to save money, buy food and drinks in small shops for locals and in supermarkets.
Landing in a taxi is 450 millims, and travel for 1 km is 500 millims, that is, half a dinar. This is about 1.5 times cheaper than in Moscow.
Reviews about holidays with children
Among other African countries, Tunisia is the most suitable for families with children. The smallest vacationers really like the warm sea and clean white sand, zoos and amusement parks. Schoolchildren have a lot of fun riding camels, quad bike safaris in the desert, cruises on a pirate ship and excursions to the ruins of ancient cities.
According to tourists, holidays in Tunisia with children have a lot of advantages:
- The flight to the country is not long: a little more than 4 hours from Moscow - the child does not have time to get bored and tired.
- You do not need to apply for a visa for vacation.
- It is easy to buy an all-inclusive tour in Tunisia. Hotels that operate on this system offer children's pools, animation, babysitting services and children's clubs, as well as a separate menu for children.
- Tunisian resorts have excellent sandy beaches. It is convenient to swim here, and there are many places on the coast where a child can play with the sand.
- Diapers, baby food, and other essential baby products are easy to buy at pharmacies and large supermarkets such as Carrefour or Magasin General.
The best time for families with children in Tunisia is June, as well as the period from mid-September to the end of October, when there is no sweltering heat. Which resort to choose in 2021? Most families stay on the island of Djerba, Monastir and Mahdia. Some people like the democratic Sousse, and the resort of Hammamet is more often chosen for families with school-age children.
Find out more about holidays in Tunisia with children.
Travel Tips for Holidays in Tunisia in 2021
Here are a few useful tips for touristswho are going on vacation to Tunisia in 2021:
- No need to worry about language problems! In all major resorts, except for the state French, the locals speak passable English.
- We do not recommend drinking tap water. Use bottled water from the store to drink and wash fruit.
- It is customary for Tunisians to bargain, so do not hesitate to knock down the price and ask sellers for discounts.
- Although the people of the country are friendly towards tourists and are ready to appreciate foreign culture and traditions, do not appear outside the beaches in shorts and swimsuits.
- Tipping is not accepted in Tunisian resorts. However, it is appropriate to give small rewards to a porter, taxi driver or hotel maid. In restaurants and cafes, tips are left at the discretion of the client. Sometimes at a rate of 10% they are included in the bill.
- Be careful when crossing roads. There are few traffic lights in the resorts, and drivers often ignore traffic rules.
- To avoid problems at the border when leaving the country, when buying jewelry made of silver or carpets, be sure to ask the seller for a receipt.
- Sellers do not take euros and dollars or agree to take at an unfavorable rate, so the money needs to be changed. There are no difficulties with this: you can exchange at hotels, banks or exchange offices. At the same time, the course is fixed.
Minor problems can arise in any resort, but they are usually easy to resolve. Try not to get sunburned and follow basic safety rules, and your vacation in Tunisia will be remembered only from the good side!
