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Sousse, Tunisia. Located 140 km south of the capital Tunis, in the central-east of the country, on the Gulf of Hammamet, on the Mediterranean Sea.

Sousse Travel Guide - by Lenita Carpinello

A city in Tunisia, Sousse lies on the shore of the Mediterranean Ocean. This location is part of what gives the city its fantastic climate, and contributes to its reputation as a popular tourist destination. However, the hot weather isn't the only reason why Sousse makes the perfect holiday destination ? here is a guide to a few of the city's other delights.

Getting in and out of Sousse is extremely easy. The closest airport lies in Monastir; though this is a few miles from the city itself there are regular buses running between the two locations ? some hotels even offer a shuttle-bus from the airport as part of your accommodation. You can also bus, train, or even drive to Sousse (though it is worth noting that the city's roads can be confusing for the un-initiated, and they are often very crowded).

Within the city itself the easiest way to get around is by taxi ? they are extremely cheap, the drivers are almost always extremely friendly, and you'll be guaranteed not to get lost on your way. It is worth confirming with the driver beforehand if he'll charge you per-person though!

If you're staying near the beach it's often a good idea to try and walk around as much as possible. This is partly because this area is the most touristy in Sousse; it's therefore full of bars, restaurants and other attractions and its useful to know how to walk to them. Another reason is that it's a great way to soak up the atmosphere.

The most popular type of accommodation within Sousse are high-rise hotels. These vary in terms of quality and price ? one of the best ways to ensure you won't have any nasty surprises on arrival is to look at a candid review on a website like Trip Advisor. One major advantage of these hotels is that they often offer all-inclusive, meaning you won't need to worry about sorting your own food or drink during your stay.

For clean (though basic rooms) and good food there are several options available. The Caribbean Village Riviera, El Mouradi Palace and Marhaba Imperial are all worth considering, they also have their own private beach so you can avoid hagglers.

One must-see location within Sousse is its Medina. This is a walled area in the centre of the city which is full of unusual Tunisia shops and attractions like the Mosaic Museum or the Tunisia House Museum. The best way to avoid getting lost in the Medina, and to ensure you see all the sites, is to go on a guided tour.

Outside the city itself lies Port El Kantaoui. This is a purpose built tourist-resort, meaning it can feel ?fake? at times and there are some unscrupulous people looking to make some money from naive tourists. However, these negatives are made up for by its beautiful location, and the vast, bustling Medina. There are numerous boat-rides running from the Medina, which allow you to go out and see the fish in the harbour or even go swimming in the ocean.

Lenita Carpinello is a writer with many years travel experience. They recommend octopus Travel for Sousse hotels.

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