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140km south of Tunis
On the eastern coast of Tunisia, two hours from the capital
Tunis lies Sousse, "the pearl of the Sahel" . The mildness
of its climate, its calm and beautiful coast and the
hospitality of its people have long captivated those who
came to conquer.
Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs settled in this
lovely "fertile city" each leaving their imprint and
heritage. No wonder modern day visitors from all over the
world find themselves at home and return again and again.
The resort area of Sousse is perfectly integrated into the
city and the visitor welcomed to participate in its
exuberance. Proud of its heritage, museums and monuments are
accessible and opened with pleasure to its guests and the
Medina with its tiny colorful shops overflowing with silver
jewelry, pure wool blankets, copper and carpets bustle with
activity under the towering walls of the ribat .
The
hotels that line the beachfront extend from the Sousse
itself along miles of sparkling clean sea to the Port El
Kantaoui. This complex includes a modern marina equipped for
over 300 boats, an 18 hole golf course as well as a full
array of sports from water skiing to riding, in a
village-like setting.
The charm of this white and blue Tunisian style village with
its perfectly reproduced medina, never fails to enchant,
lending itself to an afternoon stroll through the
cobblestone streets to window shop, admire the boats moored
in the marina or a refreshing pause at one of the sidewalk
cafes. The two story residential appartments that ring the
marina observe the same architectural style creating a
peaceful and pleasing harmony.
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