Golf for All Seasons TUNISIA

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reasons to play golf in Tunisia 5 p.2

From one Tabarka...... 16 region Tunis and the Coasts of Carthage...... 18 Hammamet...... 22 to Sousse and Monastir...... 26 another Djerba...... 32 p.14 Tozeur...... 34 Close to Europe, experiencing year round warm temperatures and exceptional sunshine, Tunisia has plenty with which to seduce golfers. Choose from ten major golf courses in contrasting landscapes, from the forests of Tabarka to the palm grove of Tozeur. These varied courses, well-designed and adaptable to different levels of play, are dotted with comfortable and well equipped club houses, and are perfectly placed in tourist destinations offering a great choice of accommodation and attractions. Tabarka Golf Course inspiring tunisiA reasons5 to play golf in Tunisia

3 In the heart of the Mediterranean, Tunisia is an ideal destination to play golf practically year-round, thanks to its exceptional levels of sunshine and its temperate winter climate. Hills or lagoons, olive trees, eucalyptus, pine forests or palm groves… you will play in charming and diverse landscapes, with, most of the time, superb sea views or, in the Deep South, across oceans of date palms.

Golf Citrus Hammamet Sun1shine all year round

5 El Kantaoui Golf Course Sousse

Yasmine Valley Golf Course Hammamet

Most of the Tunisian golf courses are true championship courses designed by renowned architects. An excellent occasion to rub shoulders with real sporting challenges in contrasting terrain: ravines, sea winds, varied obstacles, even sea inlets to cross over. Several golf courses have been completely renovated and equipped with automatic irrigation systems; some are subject to maintenance programmes with international consultants. Courses 2designed by the greatest course architects

The Residence Golf Course Gammarth

Djerba Golf Course Rent your equipment on site or buy new branded equipment, rent a golf cart or caddy service, take a break in the clubhouse in a cosy lounge bar, or dine on a terrace with a panoramic view… The golf courses offerall the services necessary for you to only concern yourself with enjoying your game. Some offer veritablegolf academies, with courses and numerous training facilities. Equipment,3 facilities and services at your fingertips

9 Less than two hours from Europe, Tunisia is easily accessible and several Tunisian companies offerfree or reduced rates to transport golfing equipment. Depending on where you are staying, you will reach your golf course on foot from your hotel, or with a shuttle service at your disposal. Certain hotels, especially the ones who cater for golfers, offer a dedicated desk,reductions on green fees… or a special thalasso session designed for golfers. A welcoming4 destination for golfers

Ulysse et les Sirènes Musée du Bardo The mountain oases Tamerza

Sidi Bou Saïd

Buzzing seaside resorts, historic UNESCO World Heritage cities, leading archaeological sites, vibrant and animated souks, surreal and unusual landscapes, warm welcoming locals… You won’t be limited to just playing golf, you can fully experience an enriching stay and unforgettable holidays. 5 Regions full of tourist attractions

Carthage The former cathedral and the museum Mediterranean Sea Mer Méditerranée Tunis Tabarka and the p.16 Coasts of

Bizerte Carthage Raf-Raf p.18 Sejnane Utique El Haouaria Kerkouane Tabarka Sidi Bou Saïd Carthage Kelibia Ain Draham Korbous Tunis Beja CAP BON Korba Bulla Chemtou Regia Thuburbo Oudhna Nabeul Dougga Majus Zaghouan Hammamet Hammamet Le Kef Enﬁdha p.22

Hergla El Kantaoui Makthar Sousse Sousse and Monastir Monastir Thala Kairouan p.26 Haïdra Mahdia Sbeïtla El Jem Tozeur Kasserine p.34 Sidi Bouzid Sfax Iles Kerkennah Midès Tamerza Chebika Metlaoui Gafsa GOLFE DE GABES Chott Gharsa Houmt-Souk Nefta Tozeur Djerba Gabès Ile de p.32 CHOTT EL-JERID Kebili Djerba Matmata Douz Gightis Zarzis Algeri a Tamezret

ALGERIE Zaafrane Sabria Medenine

Ksar Haddada Ghomrassen Ksar Ghilane Tataouine Chenini

Remada

El Borma

motorway

railway

archaeological site

international airport

oasis Golf Oasis Borj el Khadhra Tozeur golf

inspiring tunisiA From one region to another On the wooded and contrasting coast of the Northeast, Tabarka’s golf course overlooks a superb marine landscape. Close to the capital, Tunis, two courses await golfers. On the East coast, you will find a total of seven 18 hole golf courses shared among the major coastal resorts: Hammamet, Sousse-Port El Kantaoui and Monastir. 14 Hills, olive groves, palm 15 trees, pine forests and sea views make up the setting. The island of Djerba has its own golf course in a heavenly setting. And finally, backing onto a giant oasis, the golf course at Tozeur will let show you a true Saharan experience. Tabarka

Tabarka

Tabarka Golf Course Few golf courses in the world offer the magical combination of sea and forest which makes Tabarka Golf Course so charming. A small city in the Tunisian Northwest, Tabarka certainly occupies an exceptional location: its golden sandy beaches are framed by rocky spurs and forests of pine and oak. The course at Tabarka calls back to the famous Cypress Point club, in California, designed by the same architect. Framed by mountains and forests of eucalyptus, oak and Aleppo pine, it offers views across a superb landscape. Unmissable: seven holes by the Mediterranean shore which force you across sea inlets! After your game, you can enjoy a seaside cruise, an outing into the forest, or a good meal of seafood in the marina.

1 Tabarka Golf Course. 2 The Clubhouse.

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Tabarka Golf Course

Tabarka Golf Course Good to know

- 18 hole course : Par 72, 6400 metres (back tees) Tabarka is accessible by plane (international airport) - 9 hole compact course or by road (180 km from Tunis, 70 km via motorway). - Area: 118 ha Tabarka offers a dozen or so hotel resorts and several - Architect: Ronald Fream hotels in the centre. Scuba diving centres, marina, - The Clubhouse contains a Pro shop, a salon bar with an summer festivals (jazz and world music). Boat trips, open fire, a restaurant, two salons, a banquet house and outings into the mountainous backcountry around terraces overlooking the course. the village of Ain Draham in the heart of the forest. Archaeological sites in Chemtou and Bulla Regia. tunis Tunis and the Coasts of Carthage

Golf de Carthage Tunis is a city of contrasts. Its medina is both full of life and a historical monument, home to modern trends and ancient histories; while the modern neighbourhoods offer shopping centres, lounges and restaurants. Twenty minutes away lie the Coasts of Carthage, coastal resort and focal point for entertainment. The area has two golf courses. The first, Carthage Golf, is a small historic course created in 1927 and redesigned in 2013. With its lush Mediterranean vegetation and century old trees, it is an island of greenery on the doorstep of a modern city. The second, The Residence Golf Course, stretches between long sandy beaches and lagoons where migratory birds abound, just a few minutes from the village of Sidi Bou Saïd and the ruins of the famous city of Carthage.

1 Clubhouse - The Residence Golf Course.

2 Tunis. 1 2 3 3 Clubhouse - Carthage Golf.

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The Residence Golf Course Tunis and the Coasts of Carthage

Carthage Golf Good to know

- 18 hole course : Par 66, 4524 m International airport Tunis-Carthage 15 minutes from - Area : 29 ha the city centre and 20 minutes from Gammarth. - Architect : course created in 1927 and redesigned in Numerous hotels across all categories in Tunis, resort 2013 by French architect Yves Bureau hotels in Gammarth, guesthouses in the medina and Sidi - Practice, golf academy Bou Saïd. To visit: the medina of Tunis (a World Heritage - The restaurant with terrace and lounge bar not only host site), the ruins of Carthage, the village of Sidi Bou Saïd, golfers but also business meetings. the Bardo museum and its exceptional collections. Address : Rue 13 Août, Chotrana 2, La Soukra Festivals: Jazz in Carthage, Musiqât (neo-traditional music) in Sidi Bou Saïd, Musical October in Carthage (classical music), Dream City (contemporary art) in Tunis, Festival of the Medina (Sufi and Andalusian music), Festival of Carthage (theatre and variety show)… 20

The Residence Golf Course

- 18 hole course: Par 72, 6451 m This completely exotic and beautiful course is all thanks - Architect: Robert Trent Jones II to Robert Trent Jones II, renowned for his expertise in - 80 position practice on grass (putting greens, pitching using the environment to its best advantage. Perfectly greens, bunkers) integrated with the landscape, it offers views across - Courses, beginners and perfecting classes vast expanses of water with shimmering reflections. The - Cart, trolley and golf bag rental, on-course snack and water obstacles and see breeze represent a constant refreshment service. challenge for even the most experienced players. - The 4000 m2 in area Clubhouse offers a restaurant with After your game, enjoy the luxurious clubhouse of a terrace, bar and swimming pool. Pro shop, meeting room contemporary style, or the countless attractions offered and television room. by the region: lounges in La Marsa or in Carthage, art galleries or mint tea in Sidi Bou Saïd, nightclubs in Gammarth… HAMMAMET Hammamet

Golf Citrus Major seaside resort and small city with authentic charm, Hammamet has two large golf courses running through lush green hills, with the sea on the horizon. The first 45 hole complex in Tunisia, Citrus Golf is one of the country’s favourites; its route favourably takes advantage of the natural characteristics of the site. The other golf course in Hammamet, Yasmine Valley Golf Course, is an 18 hole course of great finesse, which offers facilities adapted for all levels of play. Just a few minutes from the courses, you can enjoy Yasmine Hammamet’s Marina to the south of the city, and the entertainment on offer in the resort:watersports , beach clubs, sea cruises, clubs, parasailing, thalasso treatments or restaurant outings… and of course not forgetting the numerous excursions to visit fortresses, villages or archaeological sites.

1 Clubhouse - Yasmine Valley Golf Course. 2 Hammamet. 1 2

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Yasmine Valley Golf Course

- 18 hole course, Par 71 5850 m (back tees) Designed by Ronald Fream, this course is in the typical - 9 hole executive course style of the Californian architect, with spectacularly - Extension under construction of a second 18 hole course shaped bunkers and creative usage of water obstacles. - Architect: Ronald Fream (Nicklaus Design for the It runs between the hills and offers breathtaking views extension) of the magnificent Mediterranean landscape, thanks - Located near the entrance, the Clubhouse overlooks to topographical features judiciously used to their best the whole area and offers a great panoramic view from its advantage. The facilities can be adapted to any level of play, terrace. In a relaxed atmosphere, it offers a bar, restaurant, from beginners to the highest levels of difficulty. changing rooms, a pro shop, equipment rental and master caddies. Hammamet

Golf Citrus: Les Oliviers course

Golf Citrus

- Les Oliviers Course (The Olive Trees): 18 hole Par 72, Golf Citrus offers two stimulating golf courses to satisfy 6106 metres (Men), 5290 metres (Women) players at any level of skill. The first, “Les Oliviers”, - La Forêt Course (The Forest): 18 hole Par 72, 6066 represents a challenge for any handicap with its wide metres (Men), 5235 metres (Women) fairways dotted with olive trees and sand traps. Bad - 9 hole Executive Course: Par 28, 1121 metres shots will be penalised by the ever-present breeze - Practice grounds 350 metres long and 120 mats (putting and the greens protected by bunkers. The second greens, pitching greens, bunkers) course, “La Forêt”, will interest experienced players. - Lessons and courses Hilly terrain, surrounded by a forest of pine trees and - Area: 173 ha designed to best use the dominant winds (northeasterly - Architect: Ronald Fream and northwesterly), it has blind holes and undulating - The Clubhouse offers changing rooms and showers, a bar greens protected by bunkers and water obstacles. and an a la carte restaurant as well as caddies and a Pro shop. 24

25 Golf Citrus: La Forêt course

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Visit Hammamet, its medina with narrow alleys, its Hispano- Hammamet and its neighbour Nabeul are well-known Turkish fort, the Medina Mediterranea theme park bringing coastal resorts, well-stocked in hotels across all categories. an Oriental medina to life. Dine in an Italian trattoria, a chic To the south of the city, the integrated resort of Yasmine marina restaurant or a Tunisian restaurant on the roof of Hammamet offers modern hotels, a world-class marina the medina. Dance in the electrifying events with celebrity and numerous attractions. The older hotels retain many DJs in the city’s nightclubs. In the surrounding area, visit the benefits: proximity to the city, charming landscaped fort of Kelibia, the town of Nabeul famous for its pottery, gardens, sumptuous beaches. Hammamet is connected via the archaeological sites of Kerkouane and Thuburbo motorway to the international airports of Tunis-Carthage Majus … (70 km) and Enfidha-Hammamet (50 km). Sousse Monastir Sousse and Monastir

Palm Links Golf Course South of Hammamet, Sousse and Monastir are simultaneously lively seaside resorts, historical cities and great golfing destinations. In Sousse, El Kantaoui Golf Course is the most popular golf course in Tunisia; its two championship courses run between the beach and a high hill, in the heart of the integrated resort of Port El Kantaoui, famous for its Andalusian charm, its marina and its lively atmosphere. Just thirty or so kilometers away, Monastir has two golf courses. The Flamingo Golf Course, completely renovated, is decidedly technical and athletically challenging; its fairways span ravines, its greens slope gently over ponds. Palm Links, however, is a flat course in the Scottish Links style, between olive and palm trees, with three seafront holes.

1 The Sousse medina. 2 Port El Kantaoui. 1 2 3 3 Ribat of Monastir.

inspiring tunisiA Sousse and Monastir

El Kantaoui Golf Course Sousse

El Kantaoui Golf Course: the Sea Course

El Kantaoui Golf Course

- Panorama Course : 18 hole Par 72, 6045 metres Port El Kantaoui. It has two courses perfectly suited - Sea Course : 18 hole Par 72, 6253 metres to its location: the Sea Course, which runs between - Area : 132 ha the hotels and extends as far as the beach, and the - Architect : Ronald Fream Panorama Course, which follows the raised features - Training grounds with putting-green and practice areas of the terrain before dropping down again. Throughout - The Clubhouse offers changing rooms, a bar-restaurant your game, you will find old preserved wells, an ancient with panoramic terrace as well as a Pro shop, caddies, irrigation canal, lakes and illuminated fountains. You will carts and equipment rental. pass among century-old trees – olive, pomegranate, Between the beach and a high hill, this golf course palm and eucalyptus – with several new recently planted offers a panoramic view across the whole resort of trees adding to their number. 28

29 El Kantaoui Golf Course: the Panorama Course

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In Sousse, visit the archaeological museum (mosaics) and Sousse, Port El Kantaoui and Monastir are some of the the vast medina, superbly preserved, with its crenellated largest and most important seaside resorts in Tunisia and walls and numerous medieval monuments. In Monastir, the offer a large range of hotels and aparthotels across all seafront esplanade, souks and great Ribat (fortress and categories. International airports in Monastir (20 km from place of religious retreat) with its museum and panoramic Sousse) and Enfidha (35 km from Port El Kantaoui, 70 km view from the watchtower. Nearby, don’t miss the from Monastir). Marinas in Port El Kantaoui and Monastir. legendary Kairouan and the amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the most impressive Roman monuments in the world. Take advantage of the numerous tourist attractions of these two resorts: scuba diving, excursions, restaurants, casinos, lounge bars, nightclubs … Monastir

Flamingo Golf Course

- 18 hole course: Par 72, 6402 m Designed by Ronald Fream, the Flamingo Golf Course - Architect: Ronald Fream is located on a plateau of century-old olive trees - Golf academy overlooking the whole bay. This course is famous for its - Training grounds exceptional design, demanding precision and power to - The Clubhouse offers a pro shop, a restaurant, salon pass through its many traps unscathed. Undulating or and bar with a majestic view across the green. Equipment sloped greens, lakes, bunkers, cliffs all add spice to the rental, caddies. game. The course was completely renovated while still maintaining its original configuration. 30

31 Palm Links Golf Course

Palm links Golf Course

- 18 hole course: Par 72, 6076 m Designed by New Zealand architect Chris Pitman, this - Architect: Chris Pitman golf course is in the flat Scottish Links style. It lies among - Golf Academy olive and palm trees, dotted with 73 bunkers and four - Training grounds lakes. Players will particularly enjoy the three seafront - The Clubhouse offers a bar, restaurant, pro shop with holes, specifically the fourteenth guarded by the sea rental equipment, caddies and golf carts. along its left-hand side and an enormous bunker on the right. djerba Djerba

Djerba Golf Club

Djerba Golf Club extends alongside the sea and sand dunes, in a setting typical of this sunny island of the Tunisian Deep South. The golf club is made up of three 9 hole courses that allow combinations suitable for any level of play. Around you, the soft swaying of palm trees and enchanting light takes you deep into the heart of Djerba’s unique atmosphere… But the narrowness of certain fairways, the sandy roughs and the strong sea breeze make the game less serene than it may first appear! While Djerba seduces visitors with its landscapes and its still-practiced traditions, it is also a destination with numerous tourist attractions: kitesurfing, dancing in nightclubs, dining in the harbour, outings into the Sahara…

1 Clubhouse - Djerba Golf Club. 2 The beach. 1 2

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Djerba Golf Club

Djerba Golf Club Good to know

- Three 9 hole courses: Djerba is served by an international airport and a high - “Les Palmiers” (The Palm Trees) Par 37, 3056 m quality road network. The island has numerous hotels - “La Mer” (The Sea) Par 36, 3130 m across all categories, along with guesthouses and rural -“Les Acacias” (The Acacias) Par 35, 2722 m lodging in the villages or countryside. Must see: the street - Area: 90 hectares art exhibition at Djerbahood, the Ghriba synagogue, the - Architect: Martin Hawtree little town of Houmt-Souk (souks, medieval fortress, - The Clubhouse is built in the Djerba style and has a fishing port), the potter’s village of Guellala, the restaurant, a salon bar and a large terrace bar overlooking recreation centre “Djerba Explore” (crocodile breeding, the course. Pro shop, equipment rental, lessons. museum etc). Djerba also offers a casino, a bowling alley and nightclubs. tozeur Tozeur

At the edge of the desert, majestic scenery and Saharan temperatures combine to offer those who discover Golf Oasis in Tozeur an unforgettable experience. The immense palm grove, one of the most beautiful in Tunisia, forms the backdrop. The town of Tozeur, desert medina built from sand-coloured bricks, is a short distance away, surrounded by desert plateaus, small oases and the vast salt plain of the Chott el-Jerid; the sand dunes of the desert are just a few kilometres away. Golf Oasis extends across a piece of land dotted with canyons and planted with thousands of palm trees. The obstacles in the form of stone walls add spice to the game, this course demands dexterity and concentration. Majestic nature, the ochre colours of the sands and rocks, green lawn and blue sky… a rare combination for a unique experience.

1 Clubhouse - Golf Oasis Tozeur. 2 The old quarters of 1 2 Tozeur.

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Golf Oasis Tozeur Good to know

- 18 hole golf course: Par 72, 6345 m Served by an international airport, Tozeur has numerous - Area: 150 hectares hotels (some adjoining with the golf course) and - Architect: Ronald Fream guesthouses. A large choice of activities: excursions into - 25 hectares of lawn watered with recycled water the desert with bivouac, hiking and trekking, carriage - The Clubhouse is equipped with a relaxation lounge, pro rides, quad biking, tree top adventure courses, land shop, restaurant and bar. Equipment and cart rental. sailing on the Chott el-Jerid, visits to the Dar Chraiet museum and the Eden Palm theme park. Nearby, you can visit the town of Nefta, the mountain oases, the little train from the 1920s “Red Lizard”, the Star Wars set in the middle of the desert useful Information

Area Capital Telephone 163,155 km2 Tunis national holiday Country code 216 + March 20 (Independance, number (8 digits) Coast line Main cities 1956) 1,298 km Sfax, Sousse, Béja, International airports Bizerte, Jendouba, Gabès, Exchange Tunis, Monastir, Djerba, Climate El Kef, Nabeul, Médenine, Tunisian Dinar (TND) Sfax, Tabarka, Tozeur, Mediterranean (semi Kairouan… The Tunisian Dinar is Gafsa, Gabès, Enfidha- arid in the interior, arid divided into 1,000 millimes. Hammamet in the South). Average Religion It may neither be imported températures: December Moslems (98% of pop.), nor exported. Traveller’s airline Companies 11.4°C, July 29.3°C. Jews, Christians and EuroCheques are Tunisair accepted. [email protected] Population Language Euro 1 = TND 2.4 approx. www.tunisair.com.tn 10.9 Million inh. The Tunisian people Nouvelair converse in the Arabic Credit cards accepted [email protected] Official language language yet many speak Visa, MasterCard, www.nouvelair.com Arabic French fluently. English, Eurocard, Amex, Diner’s German and Italian are Club Time zone often spoken. GMT + 1

The representations of the Tunisian National Tourist Office across the world

United Kingdom /London Netherlands / Sweden / Stockholm Russia / Moscow Tunisian National Tourist Office / 3ème étage, The hague Tuniska STATENS TURISTBYRA Тунисский Национальный офис по туризму в России 111 Baker Street W1U6 SG, London Ambassade de Tunisie STUREPLAN 1 511145 STOCKHOLM Кутузовский проспект, д.13, офис 108-109 Tel: 00442072245598 / 00442072246201 Gentsestraat - 98-2587 HX The Haag Tel: 004686780645 / 004686783366 Москва 121248 Fax: 442072244053 Tel: 0031703603305 / 0031703466112 Fax: 004686781905 Tel: 0074992433181 / 0074992433058 [email protected] Fax: 0031703514323 [email protected] Fax: 0074959748001 - [email protected] [email protected]

Canada / MontrEal Belgium / Brussels Czech republic / Prague Poland / warsaw 1155, rue Université, suite 1014 Montréal 162, avenue Louise, 1050 Bruxelles Sokolska 3912000 Praha 2 Tunezyjski Urzad Ds. Turystki , rue Szpitalna (Québec) Canada H3B 3A7 Tel: 003226483078 Tel: 00420 224941824 / 00420224942424 6 Lok. 20/21, 00-131 Warsozama Tel: 0015143971182 / 0015143970403 003226482355 Fax: 4200224941825 Tel: 0048225370151 / 0048225370152 Fax: 0015143971647 Fax: 003226472018 [email protected] Fax: 48228262313 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Spain / MADRID Algeria / Algiers Italy / Milan china / Beijing Oficina Nacional del Turismo Tunesino C/ Cité des 90 Logts Bt 2 Apt 3 Said Hamdine Ente Nazionale Tunisino per il Turismo 突尼斯国家旅游局 Alberto Aguilera N°11 (1°C) Bir Mourad Rais Alger Via Pantano 11 - 20123 Milano 北京市朝阳区建外大街乙12号 Tel: 0034915481435 / 0034915481843 Tel: 0021321608190 - Fax: 00 21321608190 Tel: 00390286453044 / 00390286453026 双子大厦西塔2502室，100022 Fax: 0034915483705 Fax: 003902862752 Tel: 00861065682539 [email protected] 37, boulevard Benzerdjeb- Oran [email protected] Fax: 00861065680169 Tel: 0021341402870 - Fax: 0021341402870 [email protected]

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Tabarka...... 16 Tunis and the Coasts of Carthage...... 18 Hammamet...... 22 Sousse and Monastir...... 26 Djerba...... 32 Tozeur...... 34 Golf for all seasons

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