Golf Breaks & Holidays in Tunisia

Golf in Tunisia

Tunisia has a variety of golfing experiences to be enjoyed and there are three that get the Golf Escapes seal of approval.

The Sindbad Hotel & Citrus Golf

This is a brilliant place to start. The Sindbad hotel is located in Hammamet which is a lively town split into two parts – the “Old Town” and the “New Town”. Both areas have plenty of shops, restaurants, cafe’s and bars if you decide to venture out in your free time. The hotel itself is very charming and perfect for golf groups, with its own private beach along with some wonderful restaurants and bars onsite including a sports bar. The hotel is a shareholder in the Citrus Golf & Country Club and therefore the two have an excellent working relationship. The golf club is a 10 minute car journey from the Sindbad Hotel and there is a free shuttle that runs every 30 minutes between the venues. Citrus is a 45 hole golf complex with two excellent 18 holes courses, a 9 hole academy course, a large driving range and a beautiful clubhouse to relax in before and after your round.

The Residence Tunis

The Residence Tunis is a stunning 5 star hotel located 30 minutes from downtown Tunis in the tranquil region of Carthage. This a luxury beach resort on the Mediterranean sea complete with a Thalasso spa and a variety of dining choices. The hotel also owns a Robert Trent Jones Jr designed golf course which is just a few minutes by shuttle from the hotel reception. This is a very well designed desert style course that has views of Tunis and the mountains beyond. With great staff and food you might not want to leave this luxurious place but if you do venture out, there is the wonderfully idyllic village of Sidi Bou Said which we highly recommend visiting during your stay.

La Cigale Tarbarka

Situated in the northwest of Tunisia is the jewel in the crown of Tunisia golf tourism. La Cigale Tarbarka is owned by the Qatari royal family and is one of the most beautiful hotels you will find anywhere on the Mediterranean Sea. From the moment you arrive you know it is a special place with a grand entrance offering immediate views of the sea. The service and food here are first class and the hotel has been designed to maximise the views over the beach. To accompany this magnificent hotel there is a world class golf course. The front nine is draped over the cliffs above the beach with some very dramatic holes that will have perilous consequences for poor golf shots. The back nine then meanders its way back to the club house through the pines, finishing with a great par 4 that requires a very good approach shot over a large body of water. The clubhouse is a very pleasant place to relax and reflect on what will definitely have been an enjoyable round even if the scores might suggest otherwise.

Tunisia is the Northern-most country in Africa and is under 3.5 hours from all the major UK airports. There is a lovely climate for golf from March to June and September to December. It can get a little hot in the summer months but don’t let that put you off as the gentle breeze that blows off the Mediterranean helps cool even the very hottest days in the beach front resorts. Spring and Autumn offer the best temperatures and would be the ideal time for a golf holiday to Tunisia.

Golf in Tunisia is growing steadily with Hammamet being one of the best places to visit. Just 10 minutes outside Hammamet, you will find Citrus Golf, a 45 hole golf complex with two fantastic 18 hole layouts and an academy course which is great for pro groups. Other courses in Tunisia worth visiting would be The Residence in Tunis and La Cigale in Tarbarka, both of which are excellent resorts and are maintained to a very high standard.

If you have exhausted the better-known golf destinations of Spain, Portugal and Turkey then do consider Tunisia, the excellent value for money offered by our golf packages really does make a golf holiday in Tunisia a real bargain.