Is Tunisia safe for British tourists?

The UK Foreign Office currently advises against travelling to several regions in Tunisia, all of which are around its borders. It advises against all travel to: the Chaambi Mountains National Park and the designated military operations zones of Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma and Mount Mghila.



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Do not travel to: Within 30 km of southeastern Tunisia along the border with Libya due to terrorism. Mountainous areas in the country's west, including the Chaambi Mountain National Park area, due to terrorism. The desert south of Remada due to the military zone.

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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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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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Once you arrive in Tunisia, British pounds will readily be accepted for exchange, as will euros and US dollars. Most other currencies are exchangeable too, but not as widely.

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The best time to go to Tunisia is outside of summer in the spring (April/May) or autumn (Oct/early Nov). For sun worshippers, July and August are absolutely sweltering. September also sees the sun but beaches are less crowded.

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Tunisia is generally a safe country to visit, but it is important to be aware of your surroundings and take necessary precautions. Avoid traveling alone at night and be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas. Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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Prevent bug bites Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Tunisia. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine.

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Ghar el Melh Beach is a serene and picturesque destination located on the northern coast of Tunisia. This beautiful beach offers gorgeous turquoise waters and soft golden sands, making it an ideal location for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing.

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Days can be mild and sunny but also can get nasty cold wind that time of year. If you come back with sun tan you will be lucky, if not just enjoy relaxing and sightseeing. If the sun shines and you can find a place out of the wind it can be lovely... Often sunbathed in my shorts and top in november..

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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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ATMs are available in tourist resorts and main towns. But bear in mind that if you do it this way, you could incur a surcharge of around 4% on your card. Plus it's still a good idea to take some cash with you to change if you need to, such as if you have any problems with your card or you have an emergency.

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