Another direction for a good vacation in Tunisia is a vacation in Sousse in the summer, consider prices for hotels, food, entertainment, where to go to eat, how to get to the resort from the airport and Moscow, find out about the weather and when is the best time to relax.
The city is located on the Mediterranean coast. Holidays in the resort of Sousse are more suitable for noisy youth groups. The city has a huge number of hotels aimed at tourists with different material incomes.
Holidays in the resort of Sousse in Tunisia
Holidays in Sousse in 2021 are noisy night discos, huge golf courses, magnificent yachts and thalassotherapy centers, known all over the world.
Many tourists come to the resort for the purpose of educational recreation. Here is a real paradise for lovers of history and ancient architecture. Part of the city is teeming with historical monuments and magnificent ancient buildings.
In the city center there is a magnificent promenade lined with a huge number of restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops. And on the main square of the city there is a wonderful musical fountain, which gathers a large number of tourists around it.
Many travelers come on vacation to Sousse with children. There is also a lot of entertainment for young tourists. With children, you can go to the water park and the amusement park. In addition, you can taste delicious Italian ice cream in the cafe on the waterfront.
Numerous restaurants and small cozy cafes offer tourists to taste the cuisines of different nations of the world. Also, tourists can taste the national dishes of Tunisia.
In any case, the vacation promises to be interesting and unforgettable.
How to get to Sousse?
If you prefer an organized holiday, then you will not have any problems with travel to Sousse. The purchase of a voucher guarantees a transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Tourists traveling on their own are still worried about how to get to Sousse. There is no airport in Sousse. Direct flights from Moscow are carried out to the cities of Monastir and Enfidha. The flight time is approximately 5 hours.
During the season, it is cheaper to fly on a charter, from September to May there are regular flights from European airlines with transfers in Paris, Rome and other cities to Carthage or Carthage airports.
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How to get from the airport to the resort?
The closest airport to Sousse is located in the city of Monastir. It is only 20 km away. In just 20 minutes and 120 rubles, the train will take you to the desired resort. Also from Monastir you can take a taxi or a regular bus, which operates regularly every day.
The town of Enfinda is located at a distance of 30 km from Sousse. Transport links directly to Sousse are not well developed. You will need to take a taxi from the airport, which costs about 300 rubles, or take one of the regular buses to the bus stop in Yasmine, here you have to change to a bus to Sousse (the fare is 400 rubles). You will spend about an hour on the road.
Car rental
You can get to Sousse on your own with a rented car, the cost and all the information you need can be found on the Economybookings website. Depending on the airport, the price of renting a car will be from 3 thousand rubles, more expensive in the season. From the documents we do not forget the passport, rights (Russian ones are also suitable).
It should be recalled that some roads in Tunisia are toll, we take money for additional costs. It is better to travel between cities on toll roads, the fare is from 30 to 70 rubles, the approximate consumption of gasoline between Tunisia and Sousse will be 700 rubles, from Monastir 400 rubles.
When is the best time to relax in Sousse?
The tourist season is from May to September. In winter, very few tourists come, as the weather is favorable only for cognitive rest.
Many hotels and entertainment venues are closed during the winter. The thermometer in winter rises to a maximum of +15 degrees.
Summer holidays in Sousse are hot and dry. The air warms up to +30 degrees. There are also very hot days when it is not recommended to leave the hotel in order not to get sunstroke. On such days, the air can heat up to 38 degrees above zero.
Tourists come here primarily for the purpose of a beach holiday, so vacationers usually do not have a question about when is the best time to relax in Sousse. Naturally, the summer months are called the ideal time to relax. The sea water warms up to +27 degrees.
As for precipitation, it rarely rains at the height of the tourist season. In general, the summer in the resort is hot and sunny. Rare precipitation still brings a long-awaited coolness.
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Sousse Monthly Weather
Holidays in Sousse and prices
It should be noted that the prices for holidays in Sousse are quite affordable. Here you can find hotels and restaurants that offer their services for fabulous money, but there are also quite budget options where you can eat inexpensively with the whole family compared to other resorts in Tunisia.
Flights
It should be noted that the cost of a plane ticket depends on the season. Of course, at the height of the tourist season, prices reach their maximum values. On average, the price of a ticket from Moscow to Monastir in the middle of summer is 85 thousand rubles.
Tourists who dream of visiting the resort, but do not have enough money to come here at the height of the tourist season, can relax in Sousse in winter. Prices during this period fall to 60 thousand rubles.
The cost of plane tickets to Monastir by month:
Prices for hotels in Sousse
The resort has a huge number of hotels of different levels. Prices for accommodation in hotels in Sousse vary depending on the location and its "star rating", the most expensive are located on the first line from the sea.
Among the 5-star hotels in Sousse on the first line, the Sousse Palace hotel & spa can be distinguished.
The hotel offers its guests a private beach, large outdoor pool, magnificent rooms and sun terraces. There are family rooms equipped with everything necessary for families with children.
To ensure that the children do not get bored at the hotel, there is a wonderful kids club on the territory of the Sousse Palace. The location of the hotel is very popular with tourists.
There are many attractions in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The cost of the room is approximately 4500 rubles per night. The room rate includes an excellent breakfast, which can be delivered directly to your room on request.
If you are looking for 4 star all inclusive hotels in Sousse, then you should definitely pay attention to the Hotel Marhaba Beach.
This is a magnificent complex located 3 minutes walk from the beach. Each air-conditioned room has a private balcony with great sea views.
For tourists on the territory of the hotel there are 3 restaurants, several bars and a tour desk, where you can book an excursion for every taste. For a night of rest in this hotel, you will have to pay about 2700 rubles.
Another best all-inclusive hotel in Sousse is Residence Kantaoui.
The hotel complex has three stars, but the level of service is top notch. The rooms have all the necessary amenities. Focused on families with children. There is a children's room for small guests.
outdoor playground, and a games room in the hotel building. There is also a restaurant, hairdresser and souvenir shops. A room with a magnificent view from the window will cost you about 2000 rubles per night. There is a zoo and an amusement park nearby.
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Rental of property
Renting apartments and apartments for an independent tourist will be more profitable, at the price at the beginning of the holiday season, you can pick up private accommodation from the owners for 3 thousand rubles per day. The average cost of a night at the resort will cost 3500 thousand rubles.
For the period from May to September, prices increase, but the number of options is sharply reduced, booking of apartments, villas, guest houses should be made in advance, 2-3 months before the trip.
For example, renting an apartment Le Monte Carlo with a sea view in May will cost from 3 thousand rubles. Popular place with good ratings and reviews, book in advance.
Guest house Dar Baaziz is excellently located to all infrastructure and is located from the airport, you can rent a house from 3200 thousand rubles.
Rent apartments Appartement Privé with an area of 120 sq. meters with its own terrace and free parking will cost from 3 thousand rubles.
Food and meal prices
On average, food prices in restaurants and cafes in Sousse are quite reasonable. Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant will cost you 350 rubles, in a higher-level restaurant a similar meal will cost about twice as much.
You can eat inexpensively away from the tourist area; many tourists on vacation in Sousse eat near hotels in the summer or are considering an all-inclusive vacation in advance.
If we talk about the prices of groceries in supermarkets, then the following picture emerges:
- Milk - 30 rubles
- Bread - 6 rubles
- Eggs - 60 rubles.
- Fruit - 100 rubles
- Vegetables - 30 rubles
- Water - 18 rubles.
Thus, most of the products are much cheaper than in Russia. It is better to buy fruits in local markets, here you can bargain, do not forget to smile.
In the markets, you can pick up souvenirs from 250 rubles for a handmade plate to carpets for several thousand Russian rubles.
Where to eat in Sousse?
Consider the best cafes and restaurants that have become popular among Russians, have good ratings and reviews, and are inexpensive in terms of an average holiday:
- fish restaurant Le Pacha will help you taste delicious sea food at a low price, the average bill per tourist is from 600 rubles,
- Mediterrannee restaurant with a marine theme, average bill 700 rubles,
- national cuisine can be tasted at La Caprise, the average bill is 1000 rubles,
- Golf Brau bar with its own brewery,
- La Mosaique seafood restaurant.
The addresses of establishments and reviews of tourists can be found on TripAdvisor.
The best beaches in Sousse to relax
The beaches in Tunisia are clean and well-developed infrastructure.
Among the best beaches for families with children is the Bu Jafar beach. Here tourists will find dazzling white sand and a gentle descent into the sea.
Las Vegas Beach is located just to the north and is also ideal for families.
On the beaches there are rental shops for water sports equipment. For the convenience of visitors, there are sun loungers and umbrellas to help shelter from the sweltering heat.
Several wild beaches can also be found in Sousse. But most of the coastline belongs to hotels, and entry to it is strictly prohibited.
Map of the location of the beaches:
Reviews about the holiday in Sousse
Holidays in Sousse according to tourists' reviews are vivid emotions and unforgettable impressions, competitive prices compared to other resorts in Tunisia.
It is quite noisy here, older tourists and married couples with children should better consider Monastir.
At night, the streets of the city are full of life. Young people are satisfied with the abundance of entertainment programs.
Couples celebrate the magnificent clean beaches, a lot of entertainment for children.
Tourists note that there are a lot of restaurants in the city for every taste. Food is always served delicious and fresh.
Tourists who have visited Sousse recommend by all means to relax in this wonderful resort at least once in a lifetime.
And we also advise you to find out from a separate section - when is the best time to go on vacation to Tunisia and other questions when planning a budget trip.
