Tunisia holidays travel facts Climate: Tunisia's Weather & Climate (opens as a pop-up) Airports: Monastir Airport (MIR) Tunis Airport (TUN) (opens as a pop-up) Flight time from UK: Between 2.5 & 3 hours Currency: The unit of currency is the Tunisian Dinar (TND). American Express, Visa and Thomas Cook travellers cheques are widely accepted, and the US dollar is recommended as the unit to use them in. ATMs are found in most towns and at all the tourist resorts; almost all will accept Visa cards and many will also accept Maestro (Switch) cards. Visa and MasterCard are accepted for payment in souvenir shops, upmarket hotels and restaurants, although Visa encounters fewer problems. Time:
Local time is GMT +1 Language: The overwhelming majority speak Arabic and French. English is taught in all schools and is increasingly spoken especially by younger people. Some German and Italian is also spoken. Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK passport holders, irrespective of national status, may enter Tunisia with a passport valid for at least the period of stay and stay for up to three months without a visa.
Passport/Visa Note: All visitors must hold documents and tickets for return or onward travel. Electricity: Electricity: 230 volts, 50Hz. European-style, round, two-pin plugs are used.
Customs: Tunisia is a Muslim country and visitors should respect the local sensibilities, especially during the month of Ramadan. Visitors, and women in particular, should dress modestly outside of the beach resorts. Homosexuality is illegal. Only married couples are allowed to share rooms. Useful contact information: The Tunisian Embassy, 29 Princes Gate, London: +44 (0)207 584 8117
British Embassy, Tunis: +216 71 108 700 Website |
Coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Tunisia has a thousand miles of coastline to the north, where luxurious resorts like Hammamet and Nabeul nestle amid citrus orchards. Vacationers relish the sandy beaches and crystalline waters along the waterfront, where the only alternative to lazy bronzing is to indulge in a round of golf or take the plunge with some watersports. The cherry on the top for visitors to this affordable and exotic holiday destination is the warmth and genuine friendliness of the Tunisian people. This is evidenced in even the smallest of villages, where if you happen to pass through during one of the numerous summer festivals you will be welcomed, urged to join in and find yourself dancing and sharing a cup of tea.
