🇹🇳 Tunisi, Tunisia
Tunis is the North African capital closest to Italy, a city that surprises with its UNESCO World Heritage medina, fragrant souks, the Roman ruins of Carthage and the beaches of nearby Hammamet. A fascinating mix of Arab, Berber, Ottoman and Mediterranean cultures just a few hours' flight from Naples.
✓ Medina di Tunisi (UNESCO)✓ Cartagine e Museo del Bardo✓ Sidi Bou Saïd✓ Souk el-Attarine✓ Hammamet
📅 Best time to visit
March–May and October–November
🌤 Clima
Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (35°C+) and mild winters. Spring and autumn are ideal; summer is mainly suitable for the beach.
🏨 Where to stay
The centre of Tunis between the Medina and Avenue Habib Bourguiba is the most convenient area. Sidi Bou Saïd, a picturesque blue-and-white village, is 20 km away.
🏨 Hotels in Tunisi💡 Practical tips
- TUN airport is 8 km from the centre, connected by light metro (30 min) and taxi
- Currency is the Tunisian Dinar (TND); local currency cannot be taken out of Tunisia
- No visa required for Italian citizens for stays up to 90 days