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Economy
Bizerte's economy is very diversified. There are all types of
military bases and year round tourism, but not comparable to the
eastern coast of Tunisia. There is manufacturing (textile, auto parts,
cookware), fishing, fruits and vegetables, and wheat.
Bizerte is especially well known for the quality of its grapes and the wine made from them.
Miscellaneous
Bizerte is famous for its beautiful forests and beaches.
Practicalities
HOTELS AND ALTERNATIVES
Unfortunately, Bizerte is one of the worst places to get good value for
your money if you plan to stay the night. This comes from the fact that
there are no medium priced hotels. The cheap places are terrible, and
they better places often overpriced.
During
summer season, you should arrive early in the day to check out the
hotels. Out of season, prices drop to a more pleasant level. But this
is also the time when Bizerte stats to be a bit cold and windy.
RESTAURANTS AND ALTERNATIVES
Just
as with the hotels, there is quite little to offer in terms of
restaurants. Some guide books promise good sea food here, but finding
the actual restaurants is difficult.
NIGHTLIFE
Night
life in Bizerte is great through summer. Streets are crowded, discos
are frequented by just as many women as men. And in many hotels there
are live performances.
So if you have found a hotel for the night, don't go to bed early.
CHANGE MONEY
Bizerte has all necessary banks for changing money, as well as some ATMs for cash withdrawals.
Many of the better hotels will change money in the reception.
TRANSPORT
There are plenty of forms of transportation in and out of Bizerte.
Shared taxis are plentiful if you're going south, but more sparse if
you're heading in direction of Tabarka and the western mountains.
Other options are buses and trains.
IMPORTANT
If you're spending the night during summer, book ahead for hotel rooms or arrive early in the day.
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