Best Time to Visit

Monastir

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Best Time to Visit

The weather in Monastir is always pleasant, but the best months to come here are June and September when the temperatures aren't too high, averaging around 29°C. The most important festival in the city is the International Festival of Monastir which takes place in the summer at the Ribat of Monastir. With a lot of famous international artists making appearances and all sorts of entertainment being showcased such as music, theatre and ballet, the annual gathering is sure to be a memorable spectacle.

Useful Information

Tourist Information

Monastir Habib Bourguiba Airport (MIR)

Monastir Habib Bourguiba Airport (MIR)

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) is located less than 10 km from the city centre. Taxi services can be incredibly convenient when travelling to or from the airport. Whilst at the airport you'll find both yellow taxis and white taxis available for hire. The white taxis are designated for tourists and tend to offer …

Passport/Visa

For stays of up to 90 days, a visa is not required for citizens of 97 world countries, including all citizens of the European Union (except Cyprus), Untied States, Canada, Australia and Russia. Citizens of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macao, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan may only enter visa-free when travelling as part …

Public Transport

Public Transport

There are regular northbound trains from Monastir to Tunis via Sousse and southbound trains to Mahdia via Lamta. The main railway station of Monastir is called Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir, which is located in the city centre very close to the Ribat. If you want to go to the capital, you can take a train …

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The weather in Monastir is always pleasant, but the best months to come here are June and September when the temperatures aren't too high, averaging around 29°C. The most important festival in the city is the International Festival of Monastir which takes place in the summer at the Ribat of Monastir. With a lot of …

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

- Is Monastir safe? Monastir is considered to be quite safe. As Monastir is such a popular tourist destination, there are frequent police patrols during the day and through the night. Most of the city is well lit, although it is advisable to avoid some areas after dark and always be aware of pickpockets in …

Taxi

Yellow taxis are probably the best way to explore Monastir although most of the main points of interest can be done by foot. You can flag them down almost anywhere and it is a fast and efficient way to get around town. If you need a taxi to get back to the airport, it …

Post

There are several post offices in the city centre, the main one being the La Poste Monastir which is the local branch of La Poste Tunisienne. It is usually quite busy here so try and get there as early as possible. Also, make sure to get a tracking number if you are sending items …

Pharmacy

There are several pharmacies located in the city centre, but for most tourists who are staying in one of the resorts or hotels along the beach near the touristic zone, Pharmacie Souani is probably the easiest to get to. The Tunisian healthcare system is one of the best in Africa and most pharmacies have an …

Telephone

Country Code: +216 Area Code: …

Electricity

Tunisia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Power sockets in the country are of type C and E. The Type C plug, commonly known as the Europlug, features two round pins, while the Type E plug also has two round pins but includes a socket for the earthing …

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