beach  &  mountain 

 A resort harbor town in Tunis

North of the Tunisian city of Sousse (called Hadrumetum during Hannibal's time, renamed Susa by the Arabs in the 7^th century), lies the resort harbor town of Port el Kantaoui, with its stylish marina, and the appeal of ancient Andalusian design, white buildings, arches, extending balconies, flat roofs combined with modern conveniences and comforts. The harbor provides mooring for yachts from Europe and elsewhere.
A nice paved & cobble stone promenade runs around the marina, from which pleasure boats & floating restaurants run trips regularly. Leading off the promenade through meandering streets are shops, restaurants, cafes and apartment buildings. Water sports & riding are available from the sandy beach north of the harbor and behind the beach are the stretch of hotels. On the side of a hill lies the town’s prominent golf course, on a 250 acre property, with 4 nine hole courses.
North west lies several unspoiled traditional Tunisian villages: Akouda, Hergla & Takrouna, charming & different from the resort port and are worth a trip to explore.

edited by T.Farhat, MD -  2001