With its sun drenched beaches, thriving marina, and a wide array of activities and attractions, this lush seaside town offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Its stunning marina is home to a myriad of luxury yachts and sailboats, as well as a plethora of shops, restaurants and bars. Visitors can spend their days strolling along the promenade, soaking up the sun and sea breeze, or sipping cocktails in one of the many chic bars overlooking the harbour.
But Port - El - Kantaoui isn't just about beaches and bars and boutique shops and there is also a wealth of history, culture to discover from the majestic Palace of Othman Bey, a remarkable piece of Tunisian architecture to the Museum of Sousse, where ancient artefacts and mosaics are on display.
Whether you’re camel riding through the Sahara desert, exploring the local landscape on horseback or feeling like James Bond on a jet ski, there is something for everyone in this action packed stylish town.
General Information
Time Difference
Time zones difference between Port - El - Kantaoui and the UK is 0 hours.
Currency
Tunisian dinar
Currency can be changed at currency exchange offices, banks, as well as at the post office. In the resort areas both Visa and Mastercard cards and euro in cash are accepted for payment.
When exchanging money, please note that currency exchange offices may charge a commission for each transaction.
Things To Do
Experience Medina Magic
Wander through the streets of the Sousse medina and feel yourself slip away into another era while you shop for small trinkets to bring home with you. The narrow lanes are packed with homes and shops selling some wonderful Tunisian handicrafts! Make sure to check out the La Sofra Cisterns while you're in town —l arge underground cisterns, accessible through an iron gate, perhaps date to Roman times. In the past, they could hold as much water as three thousand cubic meters.
Unveiling The Secrets Of Ribat
Did you know one of the best well preserved Ribats is in Tunisia? The tower of the Ribat, found to the north-northwest of Sousse's Grand Mosque, is the city's most recognisable structure. The Aghlabid dynasty constructed a series of roughly 800 fortresses along the coast of modern day Tunisia. Just a handful of these structures are still standing today. If you're in the area, don't miss the opportunity to see the entire medina of Sousse from the complex's watchtower.
A Colossal Marvel
Fancy a day trip from Port - El - Kantaoui? Head to El Jem Amphitheatre. You can choose between public and private tours of the enormous golden stone amphitheatre. We recommend the train trip since it is the most relaxing option especially if you're travelling solo. Stop at the archaeological museum after seeing out the amphitheatre to learn more about the remnants of this area's prosperous Roman era!
Explore The Detour
Seeking an ideal way to be transported to the ancient Roman era? Sojourn to this little quaint town of Hergla, which is 21 Miles from Sousse. The Roman city of Horraca Caelia, on the border between Byzacena and Zeugitana, was founded in the 1st century CE but later destroyed during the Arab invasion. What stands today is the 18th - century mosque, which is a fine example of a dome constructed using the double vaulting technique used in the Bulla Regia.