Tunisia » Sousse

Sousse is the third largest city of Tunisia that lies on the eastern coast of Tunisia. It is a city with a soul also referred to as "the pearl of the Sahel”. The historic charisma, pristine sandy beaches make it a popular Tunisian resort. Over the years Sousse has retained its old charm. The history of Sousse is quite long but an interesting one that has played its part in giving the city a unique character. Even today the imprints of Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine and Arab heritage can be seen in the Tunisian museums, monuments that speak of the unique heritage. The Medina of Sousse was declared a world heritage site in 1988 by UNESCO. The city has an Arabian touch, wealth of archeological treasures, a kasbah, beautiful medina, its ribat fortress and long wall on the Mediterranean that are proud portrayals of the rich history the city possesses. Surrounding it, in beautiful contrast to the inner city is the modern city with long, straight roads and more widely spaced buildings.

Sousse is a lively city with easy going and friendly people. The streets always seem busy with happy shoppers and visitors lost in the humdrum of the busy life. The huge medina that stands in the center of the town draws huge crowds, locals and tourists. The colourful shops of the Medina have it all from silver jewelry, wool blankets to carpets. The pushy shopkeepers of medina are sure to train you in the art of shopping. Sousse also offers trendy nightclubs, casinos, beaches, sports facilities.

Sousse beaches and the mild climate provide the perfect combination for a relaxed holiday. The calm soothing waters and spectacular coast of Sousse attracts tourists in large numbers to visit this city. The smooth sand of the beaches invites the crowd to simply lie down or roll in the softness of the sands. With a pleasant Mediterranean climate it presents ideal weather condition to enjoy the city.  The increasing number of tourists to Sousse has resulted in more fine hotels and restaurants emerging. The number of hotels all along the northern beach of Sousse seems to be rapidly increasing. They offer the perfect combination of stunning views and latest facilities. The focus on developing the tourist industry of Sousse is steadily growing as tourism in Sousse is proving to be a very promising industry. Apart from the tourism industry, there is the transport equipment, processed food, olive oil, textiles industry contributing to the economy of Sousse.