The city of Susa (French, Sousse,
Arabic, سوسة Susa) is located on the east coast of
Tunisia, 140 km south of the capital. Founded probably before Carthage, is called "The Pearl of the Sahel".
This is the first resort of Tunisia.
Without doubt, the most important is the
Medina, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988 for
its excellent state of preservation. Within its walls are:
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The Ribat, with a high tower and seven bastions. VIII century fortress designed to house a community of ascetics Muslims responsible for monitoring
the coast.
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The Great Mosque, in the year
850. Its walls are giving you the appearance of a fortress.
It is one of the oldest examples of Muslim art in the Maghreb.
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The Kasbah citadel
overlooking the medina from the top of a hill. From 30 meters high, visitors can admire the whole city.
The Sousse Catacombs
This underground necropolis was created towards the end of the first century by Christians to bury their dead during periods of persecution. The Sousse catacombs are formed of galleries
stretching over 5 kilometres and containing no les than 15.000 graves.
Horary:
From 16/09 to 31/03: 09.00 - 17.00
From 01/04 to 15/09: 09.00 - 19.00
Visit cost: 6 Dinars.
Stresses Port el
Kantaoui, the first port of the Mediterranean Garden. Built in Arab-Andalusian
style, is a homogeneous set of hotels, residences, shops and entertainment. It has a marina with 340 berths and a golf course with
36 holes.
Route Touristique - 4000 Sousse
Located between gardens and beachfront, to 4 km from Sousse and to 3 km from Port El Kantaoui. Selected for your relation quality- price.
Price per person / night ALL.I: 22 - 43 Euros.
Avenue 14 janvier - 4039 Sousse
Halfway between the marina of Port el Kantaoui and the center of the city of Sousse. With private beach and surrounded by gardens. Suitable for families with childrens.
Price per person / night ALL.I: 25 - 53 Euros.
Avenue Taïeb M´Hiri - 4011 Sousse
Located in the center of Sousse, 1 km from the medina.
With private beach 200 meters away.
Certificat TUV Rheinland Cert Gmbh, certificat ISO 22000:2005.
Price per person / night HB: 26 - 53 Euros.
Avenue 14 janvier - 4039 Sousse
Halfway between the marina of Kantaoui and the center of the city of Sousse. Located in the heart
of a 7-hectare park. With private beach and surrounded by gardens. Suitable for families with childrens. ISO 9001 V 2000 & ISO 22000 V 2005 & ISO
14001.
Price person / night ALL.I: 26 - 56 Euros.
Boulevard 7 Novembre - 4039 Sousse
In the center of Sousse. Beachfront and a 3 km from the Medina.
ISO 9001 V 2000& ISO 22000 V 2005. Premio Traveller´s choice 2013 Trip Advisor.
Price person / night ALL.I: 27 - 57 Euros.
Boulevard 14 Janvier - 4051 Sousse
Located directly on the beach and offers well-appointed accommodation close to Sousse and Port El Kantaoui.
Avenue 14 janvier - 4039 Sousse
Located in the center of Sousse, 1 km from the medina.
In front of private beach.
Price per person / night ALL.I: 33 - 64 Euros.
Boulevard Du 7 Novembre - 4039 Sousse
In front of the beach and in the center of Sousse. A spectacular new hotel.
With thalassotherapy center. Premio Traveller´s choice 2013 Trip Advisor.
Price per person / night BB: 48 - 93 Euros.
Friguia Park
36 hectares with over 400 animals.
Summer hours: from 9.00 to 19.00.
Winter hours: from 9h00 to 16h00.
Closed Mondays.
Hannibal Park
Park in the heart of Port el Kantaoui.
Attractions, cafes and restaurants.
Acqua Palace
Located at the entrance to Port El Kantaoui.
Open daily from May to October.
Taller than 1.40 m: 17 Dinars.
Less than 1.40 m Height: 12 Dinars.
Less than 1 m height: Free.
Zine Bledi
Tasting dishes while enjoying the Tunisian folklore.
Spectacular participation of Arab and Berber horses.
A few kilometers from Port El Kantaoui. With reservation.