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Reasons Why You Should Spend Your Next Holiday in Tunisia – Plan your Tunisian tour NOW!

Located on the Mediterranean Coast, Tunisia offers everything that a traveller would need to make his travel diaries so wonderful. Still, wondering about the reasons why you should visit this destination at least once? Here are the best reasons!

It’s a great tourist destination

Once you land at Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), feel safe and secured. Tunisia is a safe tourist destination. You just have to book a Tunis hotel the likes of The Residence Tunis and start enjoying your moments.

Stunning beaches

Did you know that Tunisia is the perfect destination to enjoy the best of Mediterranean beaches? The coastline is more than 1100 km long and it’s all yours to enjoy!

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Getting around is easy in Tunisia

The road conditions are pretty good, and moving around is easy and convenient. You can go by car, bus or train. The shared taxi (louage) concept is also available in Tunisia.

Amazing seafood

Tunisian cuisine is a blend of different, awesome tastes. Don’t miss out on trying out Salade Tunisienne, Harissa, Merguez, and Brik when you are there. It’s a paradise for those who love seafood.

Exploring the Ruins of Ancient Carthage

Found in present-day Tunisia, Ancient Carthage has a rich history and though many of its once grandiose structures are in ruins, this UNESCO World Heritage Sites still offers much to discover.

Baths of Antonine
Baths of Antonine | image via Unsplash

Archaeological Park

Amongst the key sites in Ancient Carthage, the Archaeological Park offers insights into the city’s history including when it was under Roman rule. Within easy reach of properties like The Residence Tunis by Cenizaro, this site is home to graves from the 5th century BC, an underground burial chapel, Roman cisterns and more.

Baths of Antonine

Dating to the 2nd century AD, these ruins of an expansive Roman bath complex overlooking the Mediterranean is also worth visiting from a Tunis hotel. While only several columns and the foundations are to be found, you can imagine what it would have been like in the days when Romans used these baths.

Theatre & Roman Villas

Overlooking the ocean and constructed on a hillside, this ancient Roman theatre offers a captivating sight on Avenue Reine Didon. Nearby, is a park in which one can see ancient Punic shaft graves as well as the restored 3rd century Villa des Volières, which features fragments of sculpture and lovely views from the terrace.

Carthage National Museum

A great place to learn more about Ancient Carthage, the Carthage National Museum showcases key artefacts that were found at the historical sites and ruins. You can get a clearer idea of what the city would have been like as well as view a wide range of exhibits from sarcophagi and jewellery to sarcophagi.