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Voykit pocket guide · Tunisia
Port El Kantaoui
Spend 2 days in Port El Kantaoui: one day for marina, beach and golf; a second for Hannibal Park, Aqua Park and a dinner on the waterfront.
Port El Kantaoui is an upscale resort suburb of Sousse built around a marina, golf course and amusement parks. Its attractions cluster within walking distance, so a short stay of 2 days covers the main sights and gives time for beach relaxation.
- Country
- Tunisia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TND
- Money
- Currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND). Cards work in larger hotels and some restaurants; louages, taxis, markets and cafés are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget 80–120 TND excl. bed · Mid 130–180 TND excl. bed · High 200–300 TND excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Ooredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom sell SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 10–20 GB for about TND 20–40 — check.
- Emergency
- Police 197 · Ambulance (SAMU) 190 · Fire 198
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · European plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave small coins.; Restaurant: About 10%.; Guide, full day: TND 20–40.; Porter: TND 2–5.
- Water
- Tap water is treated but tastes of chlorine; most drink bottled.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels; squat in older cafés; carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi within Kantaoui (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within Kantaoui (3.1 mi (5 km)) | 5–6 DT |
| Purple tuk‑tuk per person | 2–2.5 DT |
| Tourist train per person | 2.5 DT |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | 0.30–0.60 DT |
| Beer (Celtia, 0.3 L) | 2.5 DT |
| Meal at restaurant | 15–20 DT |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MIR · Monastir Habib Bourguiba International
- 30 min by taxi, traffic dependent
Typical fares
- Monastir Airport → Port El Kantaoui, taxi
- ≈12 DT per person, 30 min (check)
- Taxi within Kantaoui (5 km)
- 5–6 DT
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk within the marina area; taxis or purple tuk‑tuk (≈2 DT per person) for trips to Sousse or the airport. Hotel shuttles often serve the beach and nearby parks.
See and do
Known for
- Marina and waterfront promenade
- Golf course
- Hannibal Park amusement park
- Aqua Park
- 5‑star hotels and time‑share villas
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sousse city centre | Taxi (≈5–6 DT, agree price beforehand) or tourist train (2.5 DT per person) | 15 min |
| Hammamet | Taxi or shared minibus, about 60 km (37 mi) northTaxi or shared minibus, about 37 mi (60 km) north | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- 5‑star hotels (e.g., Marhaba Palace, Riu Imperial Marhaba)
- Beachfront, high‑end rooms; suitable for short stays
- Time‑share villas (Residences of the Sea, Residences of the Gardens)
- Private beach and pool, can be booked for weekend
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | عسلامةʿas-salāma |
| How much? | بقداش؟bqaddāš? |
| Water, please | ماء، من فضلكmāʾ, min faḍlik |
| I need a taxi | نحتاج تاكسيnaḥtāj tākīsī |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'aslema' or 'bonjour'; avoid: Kissing on the cheek unless offered
- Dress: Covered shoulders and knees in towns; avoid: Swimwear off the beach
- Bargaining: Friendly haggling in souks; avoid: Haggling in fixed-price shops
- Photos: Ask first; avoid: Police and military
Scams and watch-outs
- Port tax varies by season; contact the marina before arrival (check).
- Bribery for mooring spots has been reported; be prepared.
- Water is not recommended to drink; buy bottled water (0.30–0.60 DT per 1.5 L).
Port El Kantaoui is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of occasional petty theft in crowded areas and verify any extra fees for port services.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Port El Kantaoui yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Marina and waterfront promenade
- Golf course
- Hannibal Park amusement park
- Aqua Park
- 5‑star hotels and time‑share villas
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Port El Kantaoui, revision 4884530 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4884530
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/port-el-kantaoui). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.