Tunisia’s tourism is making a strong comeback after the 2015 Sousse attack, with 118,000 British visitors last year. The country offers stunning beaches, impressive relics, fantastic food, and year-round warm weather, all within a three-hour flight from the UK.
The star attraction is Sidi Bou Said, a blue-and-white town overlooking the Mediterranean, often compared to Santorini. It was recently named the world’s most beautiful beach by TUI, drawing tourists to its charming streets and boutique hotels like La Villa Bleue.
Tunisia boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the El Jem amphitheatre, North Africa’s largest colosseum, better preserved than Rome’s Coliseum. The ancient city of Carthage and the Bardo Museum, with its Roman mosaic collection, are also major draws.
For Star Wars fans, desert film sets from the original trilogy remain. Food lovers can enjoy fresh fish at La Daurade in Port El Kantaoui, which also offers watersports and an 18-hole golf course. In Hammamet, the Orangers Beach Resort provides all-inclusive family holidays.
Major tour operators like Thomas Cook and TUI resumed holidays a year ago, boosting British confidence. With affordable flights from Heathrow via Tunisair and package deals from Loveholidays, now is an ideal time to visit.
