Holiday rentals and lettings in Tunisia

Renowned for its sprawling sand dunes, atmospheric holy cities and desert Star War sets, Tunisia is an off-the-beaten-track location with a wonderful diversity of sights. Find a holiday rental in the heart of its electrifying capital city Tunis, or in one of Tunisia’s fabulous Mediterranean resorts such as Sousse and Port el Kantaoui and Hammamet. Or head south to holiday rentals in the immense Sahara desert, a true world of its own where you can explore mountains, oases and Berber villages and be privy to a truly magical experience.

Many of the lettings in Tunisia are simply spectacular and offer an exceptional quality to price ratio. Many lettings come with a swimming pool set in landscaped gardens among olive and date trees, and you can find traditional Tunisian houses with two or more stories around an Andalusian-style courtyard. Smaller groups can choose from one of the many flats in the cities and towns, some with remarkable views of the glistening Mediterranean.

Tunisia, located in the far north of Africa on the Mediterranean, is demarcated into three main zones: the coast, the green north and the desert. Most people arrive in the capital city Tunis in the north of the country, and from there you can head both east or west and explore this unheralded but pristine and beautiful coastline. Don’t miss Hammamet, just an hour’s drive east of Tunis, it is the number one resort in the country.

The mountainous north of the country is home to ‘green Tunisia’, and it may just be the country’s most underappreciated region, home to extensive forests, rugged hills and rolling farmland. Don’t miss beautiful Lake Ichkeul, a Unesco World Heritage and natural paradise. But most of the country is desert, replete with sandy dunes and starry skies. Douz, located in the centre of the country, is known as the gateway to the Sahara, and home to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, be they by camel, quad bike, or simply by foot.

Tunisia is a hidden treasure for hiking enthusiasts. The most spectacular region for hiking in the country is Ain Draham in the north west in the heart of the Kroumirie Mountain range. This breathtaking spot boasts unique features such as cork oak forests, and a lush green landscape which stands in sharp contrast to the desert that covers most of the country. If you would like to experience the latter, hikers should not miss the small oasis village of Mide, from where you can take a 5 km hike to the village Tamerza through stunning gorges and canyons.

Scenes in five of the first six Star Wars films were shot in Tunisia. Tatooine was the first planet to be introduced in the original movie. The desert town of Tozeur is home to several scenes from the original Star Wars movie, including the abduction of R2D2 by the Jawas and the Tusken Raider attack on Luke Skywalker. Djerba island, just off Tunisia's southern coast, is home to several Star Wars locations including Mos Eisley Cantina, visited by Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan-Kenobi in A New Hope.

Chebika, in the far west of Tunisia, is an Eden-like oasis of beautiful waterfalls, curious caverns and date palms. It is a popular hiking area, and numerous scenes from Star Wars Episode IV were shot in this area!

Perched on top of a steep cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, this is without doubt Tunisia’s most beautiful town. It boasts striking blue-and-white buildings, stunning views and cobbled streets lined with cafes, art shops and souvenir stalls.

In Tunisia trekking the desert on the back of a camel is a real must-do activity! Head to the town of Douz in the heart of the desert, and take a brief sunset ride or a one week tour into the Sahara!

A World Heritage Site and place of exceptional diffusion of the Arab-Muslim civilization, at the ancient Holy City of Kairouan you will visit sites like the Mosque of the Barber and amphitheatre of El Djem, a truly exotic location that will make you feel like you have landed on a different planet.

Matmata is a unique site merging heritage and nature with wonderful underground homes built to avoid intense heat and strong desert winds. People from all over the world come to photograph the extraordinary landscapes and take a walk through the streets and their quaint houses.

The largest salt lake in Tunisia, the water of Chott el Djerid turns all kinds of crazy hues, purple, pink and red. Many visitors choose to fly over the lake in a paraglider to get a bird’s eye view of the lake’s prodigious beauty.