The holiday resort of Skanes, Tunisia, is a suburb of the popular port town of Monastir. With its broad sweeping beach that seems to go on forever, Skanes is a popular holiday resort amongst British families and couples. As Skanes is so close to the bustling Monastir it is like spending your holiday in two resorts – you get double the facilities! Holidays to Skanes have something to offer everyone, from sun, sea, sand and fun to history, culture and local traditions.>>More Skanes Information
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Skanes weather is warm all year round with peak season temperatures averaging 30-35 ºC. If a holiday to the brilliant resort of Skanes sounds ideal, then why not take a look at our fantastic holiday offers and last minute deals to see if you can bag yourself the perfect holiday for a bargain price! Accommodation in Skanes is top quality and most hotels are located on the beach with their own stretch of sand for guests to use and enjoy throughout their stay.
Restaurants in Skanes
Tunisia’s national dish is couscous – a delicious mix of semolina, spices, vegetables, meat or fish. Fish plays a large part in the traditional Tunisian diet so there are many fish restaurants around where you can enjoy a meal expertly prepared, with the most delicious fish possible. Most hotels also have their own restaurants and snack bars that are open throughout the day and offer a wide variety of dishes from international cuisine, to local delicacies. Throughout Skanes you will find a few restaurants and cafes, but for a wider choice head into nearby Monastir, where there are a variety of restaurants that offer food from around the world. Visitors should also try out a Bedouin feast at some point during their holiday; these are hosted at hotels or on excursions into the desert, with fun live entertainment such as traditional music and enchanting belly dancers.
Night Life in Skanes
Nightlife in Skanes is mostly hotel based, and the entertainment tends to be live shows performed by the hotels animation team or an outside group, hotel discos and games and competitions. For a larger choice of nightlife head into Monastir where you will find some bars and pubs. Skanes is great place for resort hopping and it is easy to get from place to place! Head towards Sousse or Hammamet for nightclubs, bars, disco’s and pubs. The relaxed nightlife in Skanes reflects that it is a popular choice with families and couples – not those looking for somewhere they can dance until the sun rises!
Activities in Skanes
People visit Skanes for its beautiful beaches that are ideal for relaxing and soaking up the sun or trying out some fun water sports. If the beach doesn’t appeal to you there are plenty of other things to keep you occupied. Tunisia is steeped in history and a visit to Monastirs’ walled town and ancient fort are a fantastic sight to see. Other expeditions include the presidential palace and mausoleum of the late president Habib Bourguiba – at night its particularly attractive with the glittering golden domes and minarets lit up against the night sky. If you are seeking a real adventure, why not sign up for a three-day safari into the Sahara Desert and explore old villages and ancient Roman ruins. The desert has been used as a film location for such films as Star Wars and the English Patient.
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