Author: Irina
Gentle, warm sun, refreshing sea breeze and water of such a comfortable temperature that it is not always possible to achieve such a balance in one's own soul. The beach season in September-October is like an endless dive into the embrace of velvet.
For those who need a respite from the stress of everyday life, a vacation in Tunisia in October is just what the doctor ordered. And in the literal sense of the word too. The famous Tunisian thalassotherapy is aimed precisely at improving the body 🙂
Beach vacation at the sea in Tunisia
Analyzing the data of TurStat for the year before last, it can be assumed that Tunisia in October 2021 will be included in the ten most popular destinations for Russians.
- First, a visa is NOT required to enter the country.
- Secondly, an inexpensive exotic resort in northern Africa is almost 1,500 km of sandy beaches and a clear Mediterranean Sea. Eyewitnesses claim that fish swimming under water can be seen from a sunbed on land. Entry into the water is gentle, without unexpected sea urchins or boulders.
- Thirdly, the seasons are here, as in Russia. Very southern Russia. In Sochi. Therefore, the beach season coincides with the traditional summer-autumn period for us.
Tunisia in early October allows you to combine both full "sealing" in an all-inclusive hotel and sightseeing. The heat, which interferes with the stirring once again, subsides, those who wish can wander around ancient Carthage or go to the Sahara, having really received positive emotions from the excursion.
Weather in October in the resorts of Tunisia
On average, there are about 28 sunny days. The coastal zone belongs to the subtropical climate, and therefore the weather in Tunisia in October remains suitable for the beach. Although those who travel to Tunisia at the end of October should consider their leisure time in the event of rains and storms, which also happen - the coast is open to winds.
To swim and lie on the beach in autumn, choose the island of Djerba, where it is a couple of degrees warmer. The holiday season here lasts a little longer than on the mainland.
Air temperature in Tunisia in October
On the coast, the air temperature in Tunisia in October is kept at + 24 ° C. The weather may not be very pleasant due to the winds, but they usually blow steadily closer to winter. In mid-October, you can sunbathe almost along the entire coast. On Djerba, again, the most southern, + 26 ° C heat.
At about five in the evening, the tide begins, and with it comes the evening coolness, you don't really want to take sunbathing. On the other hand, the sun sets at six, which is technically impossible.
Sea temperature in Tunisia in October
The average water temperature in Tunisia in October is about + 24 ° C. In the area of Djerba it is higher, + 25 ° C ... + 26 ° C. By the end of the month, depending on the region, the sea temperature drops to + 22 ... + 23 degrees.
In different years, the sea in Tunisia in October can both delight vacationers with calm warm water and fall ashore in a 2-3 day storm.
Summary table of average temperatures in October in Tunisian resorts:
| Outdoor, ° C | At sea, ° C | ||
| at the beginning of the month | in the end of the month | ||
| Hammamet | +24 | +25 | +22…+23 |
| Sousse | +25 | +25 | +22…+23 |
| Mahdia | +25 | +25 | +23…+24 |
| Djerba | +25 | +26 | +23…+24 |
Prices for tours to Tunisia in October - 2021
Tunisia is a "package" country, so the prices for vacations in October depend on the cost of the voucher. By the way, where to look for them, so as not to overpay and completely fit your wishes:
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
Online aggregators compare offers from all leading tour operators and give room for choice and imagination 🙂 and also suggest when to fly.
✓ Prices for tours to Tunisia in October 2021 start at 45,000 rubles for two for 7 days in a modest hotel with breakfast. Is it worth mentioning when most are hunting for all-inclusive Tunisia?
✓ All inclusive costs from 55,000 rubles for two per share.
✓ But what everyone praises for October is for super-discounts on great hotels with great reviews. How do you like this: 120,000 in August versus 60,000 in October for a 5 * Royal Thalassa Monastir?
Where is the best place to relax in Tunisia in October? Rating of resorts
Which resort to choose? Where is warmer in Tunisia in October? Here is a rating of resorts for 2021.
- Djerba is the main difference: it is an island, and here is the warmest sea. Decent audience (families with children, retirees, newlyweds) and only 4 hours on the tour bus to the Sahara. But, they say, it's boring. In general, for a vacation, the level is higher.
Find a tour >> - Mahdia is one of the most expensive resorts. Because the sea is clear and super beaches with crisp white sand. A place for families and romantic trips.
Find a tour >> - Hammamet is the second most beautiful beaches after Mahdia, the main centers of tallasotherapy and a water park for all ages. The Yasmine-Hammamet area is more touristy than the city itself.
Find a tour >> - Sousse is a youth location. The cheapest tickets are sold here, there is an active nightlife. The beaches are normal, they can be dirty, but this depends on the hotel.
- Monastir is an inconvenient geographical location: far from the capital, but if trips are not planned, then Monastir is good. It is just for an inexpensive vacation - here the most democratic prices after Sousse.
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In any case, the answer to the question of where it is better to relax in Tunisia in October depends on the motives of the tourist. Whether it will be a beach vacation, a rich excursion or a spa.
The most popular resorts in Tunisia for diving are:
- Tabarka (Tunisia's largest coral reef)
- Mahdia (wrecks)
- Djerba (diving up to 40 meters possible)
Are there jellyfish in October?
When deciding whether to go to Tunisia in the fall, it is important to know how the situation with jellyfish is. In October, the sea cools down so much that they are not a problem. It is rare to hear that a jellyfish has been seen in the coastal zone. And to see it personally is even less common.
Where is the best with children?
The main criteria for evaluating a resort as a place for recreation with a child are a gently sloping sandy beach and a developed infrastructure of children's entertainment. Both are widely represented in all the main resorts of Tunisia: Hammamet, Sousse (Port el-Kantaoui area), Mahdia, Djerba.
But if you are in doubt, why go to Tunisia, if all this is also in Turkey, then you should continue with our review-comparison of the two countries! |
The only thing I recommend for traveling with children, regardless of the country - additional insurance... The one that goes with the tour is quite so-so, you probably know. The best insurance company is ERV with coverage of $ 100,000 (for Tunisia it will cost ≈1500 rubles for a week); cheaper, but also not bad - Sberbank Insurance (≈800 rubles). See and compare prices for:
- Compare.ru
- Cherehapa
Oh yes, and remember about your consent to the departure of the child if he is on vacation with his grandparents (i.e. without both parents).
Attractions in Tunisia - What to do in October?
Regardless of whether you can swim in October, it is worth going to Tunisia. The history of the country goes back centuries, and there really is something to see.
Top places in Tunisia:
- Carthage. Recommended for all history fans. In fact, nothing remained of ancient Carthage, because the Romans razed it to the ground in the nth year BC. And the archaeological park is an excavation of a Roman settlement, formed here 100 years after the destruction of the old city.
- Dougga. Another monument from the times of Roman rule. Dugga has a well-preserved theater, which is still used today for its intended purpose during the Douggi Festival. In general, according to the reviews of tourists, the ruins in Dugga make the strongest, in comparison with the Carthaginian, impression
- El Jem. Those who were in Rome and were impressed by the Colosseum must visit the second largest surviving Roman amphitheater.
- Sidi Boo Said. Snow-white houses with bright blue shutters and views of the Gulf of Carthage. Picture from postcards from Tunisia, which can be accessed for a few Tunisian dinars.Throwing in a little more, there you can drink coffee and smoke a hookah
- Sahara. Have you been to Tatooine? Yes, the same one from "Star Wars". For the record: he is in the Tunisian Sahara. Excursions to the Sahara are one of the main attractions for tourists, starting in September. If the October weather has failed with plans to sunbathe, you should go to the desert for 2 days
In addition, almost every major city has a medina - a historical center, with a market traditionally located right on the street. Real Arab shopping, with bargaining and an unexpectedly bought carpet, can also solve the problem of what to do in Tunisia in October, except for beach relaxation.
Tunisia in October - reviews of tourists
Traditionally, the reviews of tourists regarding what Tunisia is like in October, what the weather is in the most popular resorts, where it is better / cheaper / more interesting to rest are very subjective. And yet the majority are in solidarity on the main points:
- A beach vacation in Tunisia in the fall is possible. Swimming in October depends on two factors: objective - the weather, subjective - the level of the tourist's temper. The water does not warm up above +26 degrees, even in the warmest regions
- For lovers of outdoor activities, Tunisia is interesting only once. The country is small, and you can go around all the top places in 10 days
- The main contingent of tourists is middle-aged and older Frenchmen, families with children. In autumn, with the beginning of school hours, the latter becomes much less
- The local population is liberal towards alcohol and women in European clothes. It is difficult to say whether they "got infected" with this from the French, or whether the Tunisians themselves are not conservatives. But as a result: women without floor-length garments and with bare heads feel quite comfortable here. On the other hand, walking in beach suits around the city is indecent (for men too)
- In Tunisia, French is the second official language (the first is Arabic). But with English it doesn't matter. Sometimes even the hotel staff speaks only French
- With diametrically different attitudes towards couscous (from enthusiastic "food of the gods!" To "fu, raw porridge"), the reviews of Russian tourists about local wines and fruits are positive.
