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- Destinations
- Africa
- Tunisia
- The East Coast
The East Coast
The burgeoning of Tunisia's holiday resorts is a consequence of
European sun-seekers having tired of the crowded beaches on the
northern Mediterranean coast and islands. Just two and a half
hours' flying time from the UK, holidaymakers have discovered that
Tunisia, the little north African country with a big heart, is
blessed with a stunning coastline where wide sandy beaches are
gently lapped by the Mediterranean. To add to the charm the country
also boasts the mysterious and magical Sahara desert, an abundance
of historical sites, intriguing cuisine, and a modern
infrastructure providing all the comforts of home and then
some.
Tunisia's 'Riviera' extends for about 800 miles (1,287km) south
of the capital, Tunis, and boasts a plethora of luxury resort towns
the most notable of which are Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse
and Monastir (Skanes). The strip is bursting with attractive hotels
and apartment blocks, and is fast becoming known as one of the best
value destinations in the Mediterranean.
Information & Facts
Language
The overwhelming majority of people in Tunisia speak
Arabic and French. English is taught in all schools and is
increasingly spoken especially by younger people. Some German and
Italian is also spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND), divided into
1, 000 millimes. Travellers cheques are widely accepted. Banks and
some hotels provide foreign exchange. ATMs are found in most towns
and at all the tourist resorts; almost all will accept Visa cards
and many will also accept Maestro (Switch) cards. Visa, Diners
Club, American Express and MasterCard are accepted for payment in
souvenir shops, upmarket hotels and restaurants, although Visa
encounters the least problems. All Tunisian currency must be
exchanged before departure.
Time
Local time in Tunisia is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).