Suss

Susc - a large resort town on the Mediterranean coast. In Susce live 100 thousand people, it is the third most populated city of Tunis. By number of hotels it shares first place with another popular resort in Tunisia - Hammamet. Just like Hammamet, Susc perfectly suited for active recreation . This resort is famous for its bustling nightlife, discos and casinos, as well as its beautiful beaches with beautifully white and fine sand. Sucs conveniently located in relation to major international airports in Tunisia: Monastir airport - 12 km, airport Tunis, Tunisia - 140 km. From north to Sucsu adjoins the world-famous resort area of Port El Kantaoui. Few cities can boast of such a venerable age. Sousse was founded in the IX century BC by the Phoenicians as a colony towns. Phoenician name Sucsa - Gadrumet. The town gained importance as a major Mediterranean trading port. City reached its zenith during the period of the Carthaginian empire. The wealth he was second only to Carthage itself. During the Third Punic War Sucs became the headquarters of the famous Carthaginian commander Hannibal, who was trying to resist the landing in North Africa by the Roman legions.