Port El Kantaoui at a glance
Built in the late 1970s about ten kilometres north of Sousse, Port El Kantaoui was designed as a Mediterranean village around a marina. Pedestrian lanes, white houses with blue shutters, café terraces: the atmosphere is calmer than in central Sousse.
The hotels line the beach on either side of the marina, and two golf courses stretch out behind the resort.
What to see in town
The marina is best explored on foot, ideally in the late afternoon, when the boats come in and the terraces fill up. Boat trips leave from the harbour in season.
For a more authentic feel, the village of Hergla, some twenty kilometres further north, looks out over the sea from its clifftop; esparto grass is still woven there. And the Sousse medina is only a quarter of an hour away.
- The marina and its café terraces
- The two golf courses
- The clifftop village of Hergla
- The Sousse medina, 15 minutes away
The best day trips from Port El Kantaoui
Like Sousse, Port El Kantaoui is ideally placed for El Jem and Kairouan (Line 2), each about an hour away. Monastir and Sousse combine into an easy day out (Line 5).
Friguia Park is about 45 minutes away, a good family outing. For Tunis and Carthage, allow about 1 h 45 on the motorway; for Cap Bon or Dougga, it's a long day, but doable with an early start.
Practical information
Enfidha-Hammamet airport is about 30 minutes away, and Monastir airport also 30 minutes. A little tourist train links the resort with Sousse in season.
Your driver waits for you at your hotel reception or at the entrance to your residence.
Our excursions from Port El Kantaoui
Frequently asked questions
Is Port El Kantaoui close to Sousse?
Yes, about ten kilometres to the north, or roughly a quarter of an hour by road.
Which excursion should I take from Port El Kantaoui?
El Jem and Kairouan (Line 2) are the must-sees. For a more relaxed day, Sousse and Monastir (Line 5).
Is there an extra charge for pick-up in Port El Kantaoui?
No, Port El Kantaoui is one of our departure towns with no extra charge.
