Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- TND
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- MIR
- Nights
- 2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Port El Kantaoui197 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Port El Kantaoui, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND).Tunisia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckOoredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom sell SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 10–20 GB for about TND 20–40 — check.Tunisia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated but tastes of chlorine; most drink bottled.Tunisia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Tunisia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Tunisia-wide
- SafetyPort El Kantaoui is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of occasional petty theft in crowded areas and verify any extra fees for port services.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels; squat in older cafés; carry tissue.Tunisia-wide
- Emergency numbers197 police · 190 ambulance (samu) · 198 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday afternoons are slower; museums often close Mondays (check).Tunisia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMIR Monastir Habib Bourguiba International (30 min by taxi, traffic dependent).
- Getting aroundWalk within the marina area; taxis or purple tuk‑tuk (≈2 DT per person) for trips to Sousse or the airport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (Celtia, 0.3 L)2.5 DT
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within Kantaoui (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within Kantaoui (3.1 mi (5 km))5–6 DT
- Budget bedTime‑share villa (weekend), a night, per roomTND 300
- Mid-range bed5‑star hotel room, a night, per roomTND 350
- High-end bed5‑star hotel room, a night, per roomTND 500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TND 80 · Mid TND 130 · High TND 200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MIR Monastir Habib Bourguiba International (30 min by taxi, traffic dependent)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port El Kantaoui: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sousse city centre
goDoor to door: 15 min
Taxi (≈5–6 DT, agree price beforehand) or tourist train (2.5 DT per person)
Visit the medina, Ribat and beach promenade.
Hammamet
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or shared minibus, about 60 km (37 mi) northTaxi or shared minibus, about 37 mi (60 km) north
Longer travel; consider overnight if adding other sights.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 80–120 TND excl. bed
- Mid
- 130–180 TND excl. bed
- High
- 200–300 TND excl. bed
Trip budget
| 5‑star hotel room1 × 2 nights × TND 350 | TND 700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × TND 130 | TND 520 |
| Taxi from Monastir airport to hotel (one‑way)2 × TND 12 · check | TND 24 |
| Water bottle (1.5 L)2 × TND 1 · check | TND 1 |
| Meal at waterfront restaurant2 × TND 18 · average 15–20 DT | TND 36 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TND 128 |
| Trip total≈ TND 352 per person per day, bed included | TND 1,409 |
Includes breakfast; higher rates in peak season.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi within Kantaoui (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 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 197
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 190
- Fire
- 198
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police197
- Ambulance (SAMU)190
- Fire198
Embassy
US consulate in Tunis; nearest embassy for most nationals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Monastir Airport → Port El Kantaoui, taxi: ≈12 DT per person, 30 min (check)
- Taxi within Kantaoui (5 km): 5–6 DT
Say or show
- عسلامة — Hello (ʿas-salāma)
- بقداش؟ — How much? (bqaddāš?)
- ماء، من فضلك — Water, please (māʾ, min faḍlik)
- نحتاج تاكسي — I need a taxi (naḥtāj tākīsī)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port El Kantaoui. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Taxi from Monastir airport to hotel (pre‑booked).
- Hotel shuttle to marina and parks.
- Use hotel concierge for port tax paperwork.
Sources
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