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Tunisia is a red-hot golfing destination in more ways than one and soon you can mix the royal and the ancient on the country’s newest golf course, The Residence which opens in November.
The year-round temperate climate makes Tunisia a superb golfing destination. Another big bonus is that it’s only a two and a half hour flight from London.
The spectacular five-star hotel The Residence, will be home to Tunisia’s 10th 18-hole golf course. The course is set in an idyllic spot between the Mediterranean Sea and a picturesque salt lake. Located just ten minutes from the ancient sites of Carthage and 15 minutes from the vibrant city of Tunis, The Residence is the perfect base for a leisurely holiday or a mini-break.
Tunisia’s oldest golf course, Golf De Carthage is situated nearby. A well established green strewn with pine, palm, olive and orange trees make it a challenging yet enjoyable layout.
The Gulf of Hammamet has something to offer everyone, from the luxurious resorts and restaurants of Yasmine Hammamet to the bustling medinas and street life of Sousse. The area also boasts several cracking courses.
El Kantaoui Golf Course offers two hillside 18-hole courses; The ‘Sea Course’ which extends from the beach to the hill and the ‘Panorama Course’ which starts on the hill and winds its way through the residential district of the Port El Kantaoui.
In Hammmamet Golf Citrus is home to a further two 18-hole courses adjacent to which lies the more intimate Yasmine Golf Course
An additional two courses can be found in Monastir; Flamingo Golf Course and Palm Links Golf Course which is perfect for beginners.
Located in the Tunisian desert, the oasis town of Tozeur is home to the exotic Oasis Course offering 18-holes amidst striking desert scenery.
Stretching between sea and forest on Tunisia’s northern Coral Coast is Tabarka Golf course, idyllically situated for taking in the scenic landscapes whilst enjoying a round.
Tunisia’s southern most golf course can be found on the artisan island of Djerba. Djerba Golf Course overlooks the Mediterranean and consists of three nine-hole loops which wind through date palms and around sand dunes
More courses are being developed in Tunisia, with five planned to open in the next few years.
* For more information on Tunisia’s golf courses or for a full list of tour operators and golf tour specialists visit www.cometotunisia.co.uk
