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Port El Kantaoui, Tunisia

It is said that Port El Kantaoui is like the Saint-Tropez of Tunisia. The atmosphere is nicely chic, without glitter or excessive crowds, next to a marina, which hosts both yachts and cruise ships during the day. You should choose Port El Kantaoui for its charm, for its atmosphere in season and for its beaches which are among the finest on the Tunisian Riviera.

You can access the centre of town through a gate that is reminiscent of the entrance to medieval cities. The central street leads down to the marina. It is lined with nice houses with white walls decorated with wooden balconies. On the seafront, stands offer caramelised peanuts, hot donuts and fresh fruit juice. Lots of attractive smells which immediately stir your appetite!

You can drive along the marina, which welcomes several beautiful renovated sailing ships. They offer trips out to sea for a day or half a day. A good idea to leave the traditional holiday programme, centred around the sun bathing and water sports.

You can also spend the afternoon shopping in the pedestrian streets with craft shops, clothing shops, accessories and cosmetics. To off-load your purchases for a moment, there is nothing better than a break in one of the terrace cafés installed on a patio. You can relax in the shade of an orange tree, listening to the sound of water pouring from a fountain. If you want to quench your thirst like the Tunisians do, order a mint tea or some pine nuts. Excellent with some fig pastriess!

The beaches are very pleasant.
A small but lively resort.
The reduced transfer time from the airport (half an hour on average

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Few sites to visit here.
The choice of accommodation is relatively limited.

Weather Port El Kantaoui - choosing the best time to go

Tunisia - Port El Kantaoui

All overall indicators 87/100 Excellent
Temperature indicators 96/100 Excellent
Bad weather indicators 94/100 Excellent
Sunbathing indicators 84/100 Excellent
Swimming indicators 64/100 Good
Wind indicators 72/100 Good
Temperature indicatorsHot / Optimal :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 30°C and 33°C.
Bad weather indicatorsDry / Optimal :
Little or no rain (less than 1.5mm per day).
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny / Optimal :
Sunny (over 80% sunshine).
Swimming indicatorsWarm :
High air temperature (>24°C), pleasant sea temperature (between 22°C and 24°C), moderate to weak winds (between 6 mph and 7 mph).
Wind indicatorsLight warm breeze :
Near optimal comfort: moderate to light winds (between 6 mph and 7 mph) in a warm enviromnment (>24°C).

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To see

In Port El Kantaoui, everything is focused around the marina. There is no old town, no historical monument either. Kairouan is not far (within approximately a 1-hour drive), where you will discover a traditional Tunisian town, with its medina and its souk organised by neighbourhoods.

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To do

Golf on the El Kantaoui course with its 36 holes. Stretching over 321 acres between the beach and the hills, with many bodies of water and varied terrains; it was designed by Ronald Fream. The green fees are 45 dinars for a game for 9 holes and 80 dinars for 18 holes. Do water sports in summer and the thelassotherapy treatments during the winter (cheaper than in Hammamet).

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To think about

Port El Kantaoui is a resort that lives to the rhythm of the seasons: it is very busy here between June and September. In May and October, the atmosphere is lively without being too vibrant. From November to March, restaurants, cafés and shops remain open, but it is very quiet.

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To avoid

Choose Port El Kantaoui for a change of scenery. You could think you were in southern Spain, Sicily or Cyprus. If you are looking for a typical setting, you should go to Djerba instead.

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To try

Couscous (with chicken or lamb). You can find buffets in the major hotels more and more (offered as a speciality or during Tunisian evenings). Try also other recipes of the country such as the fingers of Fatma (pastry stuffed with white chicken, potatoes and capers), tajine (omelette with meat and potatoes) and the brick (triangle of dough filled with tuna and a half-cooked egg).

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To bring back

If you go to Kairouan, youmay leave with a carpet, because the city specialises in this craft. Easier to transport are the 'makrouts', diamond shaped pasta filled with dates.They can be found in the many bakers at the Kairouan medina, which are among the best in the country. The other purchases possible are more 'classic' such as spices, turkish slippers, pottery, woven bags and baskets.

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