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Sousse and Monastir travel guide

Beaches, a UNESCO medina and lively Port El Kantaoui

The medina of Sousse. Photo: Bert in England, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3hflight from London
MIRnearest main airport
28° in Augwarmest month
12° in Febcoolest month

Sousse has long beaches, a busy resort strip and a UNESCO-listed medina with a ribat fortress and great mosque. Port El Kantaoui, just north, is a marina resort.

Monastir, nearby, has its own ribat (a Monty Python and Jesus of Nazareth filming location) and calm beaches.

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What Sousse is known for

  • The medina

    A UNESCO old town.

  • The Ribat

    A fortress with views.

  • Port El Kantaoui

    A marina resort.

  • Monastir

    A ribat used in films.

Top things to do in Sousse and Monastir

  1. 1

    The medina of Sousse

    Souks and the Ribat.

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  2. 2

    The Ribat of Monastir

    A coastal fortress.

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  3. 3

    Port El Kantaoui

    Boat trips and restaurants.

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  4. 4

    El Jem

    A day trip to the colosseum.

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Where to stay in Sousse and Monastir

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Best time to visit Sousse and Monastir

Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. May to June and September to October.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h from London to MIR, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Taxis and the coastal light railway link Sousse and Monastir.

Airport transfer to Sousse

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Good to know

  • Check FCDO advice before travelling.
  • Use official taxis.
  • Souk prices start high: haggle politely.

Sousse and Monastir FAQ

Is Sousse safe?

Check current FCDO advice; resorts have security.

Sousse or Hammamet?

Sousse is livelier, Hammamet calmer.

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