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Get out on the water at Port El Kantaoui
Pirate-style wooden galleons can get you out to sea to fish for mullet and bream. Or you can take a glass-bottomed boat to spot marine life – keep an eye out for the hefty grouper fish, which grows to over a metre in length. And if you fancy meeting the sealife head-on, the diving centre on the edge of the marina will get you set up.The best restaurants in town are around the marina. You’ll find fish high up on most menus, and a great way to combine it with traditional Tunisian cooking is to go for the seafood tagine. Prices here are high for Tunisia, so it’s also worth checking out the town’s narrow streets for cheaper meals.
Read MoreThe harbour is a hub for both souvenir and boutique shopping. Stalls selling painted tagines, ornate bird cages, T-shirts and postcards vie for attention with designer fashions in chi-chi shops. But you’re more likely to find a real bargain if you’re prepared to haggle in the traditional souk in nearby Sousse. Here you can get fabrics, olive wood bowls, leather goods and jewellery.
Read MoreThere’s just a smattering of bars around Port El Kantaoui, so it never gets too busy. Around here it’s more about lingering over dinner and drinks by the harbour. There are plenty of places where you can enjoy a traditional Bedouin-style feast, followed by dancers, acrobats and belly dancers. The liveliest spot is Maison Des Jardins, a pretty square that’s centred on a fountain whose water jets move in time to the music.
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