Sousse
Tunisia · Gouvernorat de SousseTN
City in Sousse Governorate, Tunisia
Sousse, Sūsah, or Soussa, is a city in Tunisia, capital of the Sousse Governorate. Located 140 km (87 mi) south of the capital Tunis, the city has 271,428 inhabitants (2014). Sousse is in the central-east of the country, on the Gulf of Hammamet, which is a part of the Mediterranean Sea. Its economy is based on transport equipment, processed food, olive oil, textiles, and tourism. It is home to the Université de Sousse.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 173,047
- Coordinates
- 35.825, 10.637
- Timezone
- Africa/Tunis
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Sousse
In Gouvernorat de Sousse, Tunisia, Sousse stands out as a mid-sized city. Population figures land around 173,047. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights water sports, nature and sports above everything else.
Things to do in Sousse
Water Sports in Sousse
(17)On the water sports side, Sousse offers Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Sousse. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Sousse
(16)For nature, expect Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. In all, 16 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sousse's own activity tags.
Sports in Sousse
(11)Our data lists Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting as sports options here. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sousse's own activity tags.
Adventure in Sousse
(9)The adventure shortlist for Sousse: Abseiling, Boat Rides, Climbing, Escape Room and Off Road Trails. All of it is drawn from Sousse's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Sousse
(8)Sousse's culture entries include Art Galleries, Docks, Fountains, Mines and Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Sousse. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Sousse
(4)Sousse records Casinos, Clubs, Festival and Wine Bars under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Sousse's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Sousse
(4)For wellness, expect Ranches, Spa, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sousse's own activity tags.
Family in Sousse
(1)The family shortlist for Sousse: Aquariums. Everything listed here comes from what Sousse is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Sousse
(1)The shopping shortlist for Sousse: Food. All of it is drawn from Sousse's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Sousse
(1)Other activities in Sousse covers Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sousse's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Sousse
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Gouvernorat de Sousse; once there, walking covers most of Sousse. The local time zone is Africa/Tunis.
Similar destinations
Places near Sousse that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sousse known for?
- Sousse is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and sports, set in Gouvernorat de Sousse, Tunisia with around 173,047 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Sousse?
- You can plan around Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding in Sousse. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Sousse?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Sousse located?
- Administratively, Sousse sits in Gouvernorat de Sousse, Tunisia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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