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Tunisia

Where the Mediterranean meets the Sahara: blue-and-white Sidi Bou Said, ancient Carthage, Star Wars deserts and world-class thalassotherapy, all a short hop from London.

  • Currency د.ت Tunisian Dinar (د.ت)
  • Language Arabic
  • Visa
  • Plug Type C/E · 230V
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Where the Mediterranean meets the Sahara: blue-and-white Sidi Bou Said, ancient Carthage, Star Wars deserts and world-class thalassotherapy, all a short hop from London.

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Tunisia is a compact wonder where the Mediterranean meets the Sahara. In a single trip you can wander the blue-and-white lanes of Sidi Bou Said, stand among the ruins of ancient Carthage, and sleep beneath desert stars.

This is a land of deep heritage and refreshingly uncrowded rewards, from Roman amphitheatres and Berber granaries to golden beaches and world-renowned thalassotherapy spas.

Just a short flight from Europe, Tunisia in 2026 champions regenerative, community-led travel that restores desert oases and heritage towns, an authentic, experience-rich escape for curious travellers.

When to go

Weather & timing in Tunisia RIGHT NOW 42° clear

Best Feb–Mar, Nov · Shoulder Dec–Jan, Apr

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°
Best for
  • Roman Ruins
  • Sahara
  • Medinas
  • Coastline
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
Part of North Africa (MENA) →
Tunisia monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Places to go

Cities and regions worth your time

4 destinations in Tunisia — pick a base or link them into a route.

Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Tunisia. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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