Port El Kantaoui: the marina resort north of Sousse, beaches and hotels

Port El Kantaoui is a beach resort built around a marina, just north of Sousse. Visitors come for the beach, the yacht harbour with its cafés and restaurants, and the large club hotels.

Where to stay

• El Mouradi Club Selima: a large all-inclusive club hotel near the beach, about 2 km from the marina. See the hotel
• Orient Palace: on the seafront with a private beach, a few minutes from the marina. See the hotel
• Soviva Resort: families only, with pools and water slides. See the hotel

Getting there

Enfidha-Hammamet airport is about 25 minutes by road and Monastir airport about half an hour. Central Sousse and its UNESCO-listed medina are a short taxi ride away. Enfidha airport guide

What to do in Port El Kantaoui

• The marina: walk the quays in the evening, take a boat trip along the coast or go fishing for the day. Cafés, ice-cream parlours and restaurants line the harbour.
• Golf: Golf El Kantaoui has two courses, the Sea Course and the Panorama Course, a short drive from the hotels.
• Beaches: wide sandy beaches run north and south of the marina; most large hotels have their own stretch with loungers and umbrellas.
• Sousse medina: the old town of Sousse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, with its ribat, Great Mosque and souks, is a short taxi ride south.
• El Jem: the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, also on the UNESCO list, is a popular day trip inland.
• Monastir: its ribat and seafront are easy to reach for a half-day visit.

Who is Port El Kantaoui for?

It suits families and couples looking for a calm resort with everything within walking distance: beach, pools, marina and restaurants. Those who want nightlife and shopping streets can stay in Sousse itself, a few kilometres away. Hotels in Sousse

When to go

The beach season runs from late spring to October, with July and August the busiest months. Spring and autumn are ideal for golf, the medina and day trips. Best time to visit Tunisia

Quick answers

Is Port El Kantaoui part of Sousse? It is a separate resort a few kilometres north of central Sousse, in the Hammam Sousse area.

Is Port El Kantaoui good for families? Yes: club hotels with kids' clubs and pools, and a calm marina. Soviva Resort is reserved for families.

Which airport for Port El Kantaoui? Enfidha-Hammamet (about 25 minutes) or Monastir (about half an hour).

Practical tips

• Taxis wait at the marina and outside the large hotels; agree the fare for trips to Sousse or Monastir before you leave.
• Many hotels are all-inclusive: check what is included (drinks, snacks, water sports) before you book.
• For a quieter stay, choose a hotel a little away from the marina; for evenings out on foot, stay close to the harbour.
• In summer, book your hotel several weeks ahead, especially for family rooms. Hotels in Sousse and Port El Kantaoui

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