Extra Info: Tunisia is the northern most country in Africa, on the shores of the Mediterranean and about a hundred and twenty kilometres south of Sicily.
Flying time: 3.5 hours from Belfast to Monastir. All flights leave very late at night. The transfer to Hammamet takes around an hour and a half.
Best time to visit: North Tunisia enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which means mild winters and very hot summers. If you’re coming in July or August, then remember to bring your high factors. It can get extremely hot inland from June to September.
Currency: Tunisian dinar. You can’t take it in or out of the country so you have to change all your money locally.
Time Difference: GMT = 1 hour ahead
Language: The official language is Arabic but most people speak French
Shopping: Haggling is half the fun and it is well worth it because you can get the prices down.
Eating Out: Make sure the restaurant you choose has the two forks signs on the front as this means they are licensed. Otherwise you won't be served any alcohol. We advise drinking in your own hotel where is costs about 55p for a local beer.