Is Tunisia a good winter holiday?

Tunisia, to each season its own charming side Although it is heated outside, you won't experience the bitter cold or searing heat. Tunisia is a great destination to explore beaches, historical sites and the Sahara, no matter what time of year you decide to come.



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Winter in Tunisia is also the perfect opportunity to browse the medinas (the ones in Tunis, Kairouan and Sousse are UNESCO world heritage sites), visit museums such as the Bardo in Tunis, which boasts the largest collection of mosaics in the world, or set off on an excursion to one of the country's fantastic ...

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Tourist seasons in Tunisia Generally, the months of July and August are those with the highest numbers of tourists. For a more of a comfortable trip, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December have the lowest numbers of tourists.

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You should know by now that Tunisia is best explored in the fall (September to November) or in the early spring (March to June). Although it is heated outside, you won't experience the bitter cold or searing heat.

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The mild Tunisia weather in December sees temperatures reach 18°C. This may dip to 11°C or 12°C when there are a few clouds, and the nights can be chilly in December. During the day you can expect to see a lot of sunshine. On average, this is eight hours each day, from ten hours of sunshine.

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Tunisia is a pretty cheap country to visit. A less visited part of the North African coast, its tourism industry isn't quite as developed as Egypt or Morocco, which makes it an excellent place to go if you're somebody who likes to take the road less traveled.

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While the cuisine varies across regions, Tunisian food usually combines French and African flavors with a spicy kick. Rooted by the country's staple food, couscous, Tunisian dishes often feature fresh seafood or hearty lamb depending on local availability.

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With just 3 days in Tunisia, you really can't go too far. Tunis is the obvious option and if you can base yourself in Tunis for 3 days this is a good idea. Or, if like me you see better and more direct flights to Enfidha with holiday airlines such as EasyJet & TUI you could stay in or near Hammamet.

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2) I spent 5-6 days in Tunisia and I felt it was enough for what I wanted to do. I could have spent less, and I would have loved to spend more, so 3-4 is a good 'starter. ' Outside Tunis, it will depend on what you want to do. This is why I encouraged you to do some poking around to determine what it is you like.

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Thanks to their crystal-blue waters, Mediterranean cuisine and a large variety of budget hotels, Tunisia has always been a prime destination in Africa, but most of its visitors were either all-included-resort-like tourists or traveling on an organized tour.

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This, despite the country being notable for not just everything Star Wars, but impressive beaches, Roman ruins and energetic markets too. Moreover, everything in Tunisia is competitively priced for backpackers and budget travellers.

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Although being a Muslim country, alcohol is available and there is an old winemaking tradition in Tunisia. Both red and white wines are produced locally. The locally brewed beer is Celtia.

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Tipping is therefore expected throughout Tunisia, even for the smallest and sometimes even for unwanted services. In restaurants, it is customary to tip 10% of the bill. The tip should be paid in cash to ensure that it actually goes to the waiter and not to the restaurant owner.

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Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Tunisia.

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