Once the flight is booked and you’ve planned a place to rest your head at night, it’s time to start looking forward to the fun stuff on your holiday!
We’ve paired up with travel experts Thomas Cook to give you a weekly heads up on one popular travel destination and how much dining, drinking and dancing there will set you back. This week it’s Tunisia…
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Quick Price Guide
Three course meal – €13 (excluding wine)
Bottle of wine – €9
Bottle of beer – €1.50
Dining
Get those taste buds ready for a treat – Tunisian cuisine combines traditional Middle Eastern culture with modern touches that us tourists appreciate. Translation? It’s delicious! While a lot of the hotels in Tunisia are all-inclusive, dining out can mean taking a refreshing break from the buffet.
Top Pick: Les Emirs (The Marina, Port El Kantaoui)
Les Emirs has an excellent location at the corner of the port, giving it a very picturesque view. This popular restaurant specialises in seafood and traditional dishes like couscous or lamb cooked in a traditional pot called a gargolette. The restaurant overlooks the marina at Port El Kantaoui, and there is a pretty terrace to be enjoyed at night time while you watch the world drift, as you enjoy steak, prawns, the much praised mixed grill and the charmingly chatty staff. Children are also welcome, so all the family gets to dine out together under the stars.
Drinking
There are plenty of bars and cafes located in the main resorts in Tunisia, as well as many lovely bars in the local hotels. If you like to enjoy a view while sitting out and having a drink then the Jamaica bar on the 10th floor of the El Hana hotel in Port El Kantaoui is worth a visit! This bar is set out on a terrace and enjoys 360degree views of the city… bliss.
The Sinbad hotel in Hammamet is also a lovely spot – sit out on their terrace, which is on the beach, and enjoy some appetizers and a few drinks in the sun.
Dancing
Bora Bora is an outdoor nightclub in Sousse tucked in among trees and hires some of the most famous DJs in the world. Party lovers rejoice – the atmosphere is electric and the music is amazing, so Bora Bora is a must visit! If you want a table to yourself with the best view of the stage and personal service you can book beforehand.
Hammamet is also a lively hotspot in Tunisia, with plenty of nightlife including cafés, bars, restaurants and discos.
The Latino Disco is a popular hangout that plays a variety of music from Arabic to salsa. It’s located close to the Le Paradis hotel. The Havana club and Manhattan club are also nearby; ask for directions from your hotel. Despite Tunisia being a relatively inexpensive place as a whole, the international branded drinks can be expensive in these nightclubs so be warned – you could be looking at €10 for a Smirnoff or similar brand.
Missed our Top Travel Tips for a family holiday in Tunisia? Check them out here!
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