18 Most Stunning Locations To Go to In Tunisia

Situated proper on the coast, we found attractive sandy seashores, colourful souks stuffed with haggling locals, the spectacular Eighth-century Ribat (fortified monastery) which nonetheless has its authentic ramparts, and the very spectacular Nice Mosque which dates again to 851. I particularly cherished the atmospheric outdated city and medina – it’s additionally listed a UNESCO World Heritage Website!

I additionally found that it provided a fantastic vary of lodging choices, from all-inclusive and family-friendly resorts to non-public leases and distinctive heritage boutique motels! 

• Location: east-central 
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• Greatest occasions to go to: both spring (April/Might) or autumn (October/early November) 

My private highlights… 

• Staying for per week lengthy break on the severely beautiful Jaz Tour Khalef – I used to be actually received over by the personal seashore, the Insta-worthy swimming pool (and cabanas!) and their trendy Thalassotherapy spa!
• Stress-free on Boujaffar Seashore which is the primary seashore in Sousse, we cherished watching the jet-skiers, para-sailers and windsurfers there! 
• Hanging out on the cosmopolitan space of Port El Kantaoui which had extra of an upscale vibe – I used to be charmed by the trendy eating places and the yacht-lined harbor.

4. Port El Kantaoui 

This place is a bit of completely different because it’s a purpose-built vacationer resort! Sure it does lacks historical past and genuine native tradition however its the place to go for those who’re serious about a contemporary resort full with a set of chic-looking luxurious motels.

I discovered that this place has every part you wanted for a calming vacation – large sprawling upscale resorts, a restaurant-lined marina spas, golf programs, parasol-dotted wonderful sandy seashores, and a wide range of water sports activities from jet-skiing to scuba diving. Boats excursions have been additionally actually common right here and included glass-bottom boat rides and sundown day cruises.

There was a medina (however sadly, not historic!) to discover which was stuffed with outlets, souvenirs and crafts however we obtained my historical past and tradition repair in close by Sousse which is just a 15 minute drive away! 

• Location: central a part of the nation
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• Greatest occasions to go to: between June and September for the very best seashore climate.

My highlights.. 

• Staying on the Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Port El Kantaoui – I cherished the wellness focus of this resort, the spacious visitor rooms and its unbelievable onsite spa providing all types of seawater therapies! I’d advocate reserving a sea view room like I did for those who can!
• Spending a day on the family-friendly Acqua Palace Water Park – I cherished the lazy river and the large hair-raising waterslides! 

5. Djerba

I’m a giant fan of this island vacation spot because it affords every part the mainland resorts do however with a laid again island vibe! Situated off the southeastern coast, we additionally discovered it to be culturally and traditionally very fascinating and I captivated the combination of cultures which was evident all over the place!

The island has an fascinating and colourful mixture of Jewish, Muslim, and Berber heritage with souks, well-preserved forts, historic mosques and synagogues and even conventional Berber villages the place I wandered down slender streets of whitewashed homes. I cherished how I might see the combination of cultures in its fusion of scrumptious cuisines and eating places.

I additionally noticed how artwork was crucial right here, in addition to tourism – there have been loads of attractive resort resorts, sandy seashores with nice facilities, golf programs, thalassotherapy spas, enjoyable watersports and boat journeys to select from! 

• Location: an island off the southeast coast
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• Greatest occasions to go to: between June and September for the very best seashore climate.

My highlights… 

• Discovering Djerbahood, the road artwork village in Erriadh – we actually loved gazing on the vibrant murals which adorned the standard white-washed buildings. My favorite was the intriguing outdated woman mural!
• Exploring Guellala Village often called the ‘Pottery Village’ and shopping for a superbly hand-painted tajine! 

6. Nabeul

I’d advocate this place as a extra laid again and regionally genuine various to close by Hammamet. It’s additionally extra extra budget-friendly than its extra common rival. 

I discovered this place to be much less about large upscale resorts and commercialization and extra about artisan tradition and a extra conventional Tunisian lifestyle with souks bustling with native folks, craftspeople working of their studios, quieter and fewer developed (however nonetheless lovely) seashores and pottery and ceramics galore!

• Location: north east
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• Greatest occasions to go to: between June and September for the very best seashore climate.

My favourite highlights… 

• Stress-free on the peaceable Nabeul Seashore on a rented solar mattress and gazing on the calm turquoise waters! 
• Looking for handicrafts and pottery Nabeul Souk which was held each Friday. I cherished the colourful ambiance, the way it was divided into sections and the regionally made rugs (kilims). I simply discovered the livestock part to be a bit upsetting so I swerved that bit rapidly! 

7. Bizerte

I personally assume that is one other nice possibility if you wish to keep someplace much less touristy! It’s an enthralling and genuine coastal metropolis in northern Tunisia the place I obtained to reside extra like an area, away from the crowds and mass worldwide tourism you discover at different resorts.

There are some vacationer facilities like beachfront cafes, eating places, water sports activities and (largely) mid-range motels however the entire place is simply much less smooth and commercialized.

Apart from a wonderful lengthy sandy seashore, different causes to go to right here embody the picturesque outdated port with gently bobbing boats, a reasonably shoreline, and an unbelievable highway minimize into the coast.

• Location: north
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• Greatest occasions to go to: between June and September for the very best seashore climate.
• Who would get pleasure from: vacationers on the lookout for a extra off-the-beaten-path expertise, budget-conscious vacationers.

My favourite highlights… 

• Having fun with mint tea with pine nuts and conventional baklava (aTunisian pastry) at Café Maure whereas folks watching on the Outdated Port (Vieux Port). 
• Taking a ship journey tour to the fascinating space of Bizerte Lagoon which was stuffed with unspoilt pure surroundings and fascinating chook life – I noticed better flamingos and egrets which was an unbelievable expertise!

8. Tunis Medina

Situated in northeastern a part of the nation, Tunis is the county’s bustling capital and it’s intriguing place which mixes outdated and new in each buildings and tradition. 

By far my most favourite spot within the metropolis was the traditional walled medina which lies on the middle of the town and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Website. The ornate historic structure right here of is really beautiful and I spent two days exploring in being in awe of it!

It’s winding slender streets are stuffed with a heady combine colourful souks (markets), monuments, delicate trying fountains, eating places, mosques and extraordinary palaces. All of them date from the Almohad, Hafsid and Ottoman intervals.

I actually loved wandering round photographing the putting structure, haggling with the stall homeowners and absorbing the intoxicating ambiance.

I cherished that it gave me a glimpse into how opulent Arabian life was within the twelfth to the sixteenth centuries. 

• Location: northeastern coast
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• Greatest occasions to go to: spring (March to Might) or the autumn (September to November) when the temperatures are extra snug.

My favourite highlights… 

• Visiting the spectacular Zitouna Mosque – I cherished how peaceable it was and the attractive courtyard which was surrounded by marble columns.
• Sipping on tea on the rooftop Café des Nattes and gazing on the unbelievable medina views – I might see the Zitouna Mosque and even the extra trendy a part of the capital from there!

11. Chebika

That is a kind of locations that must be seen to be believed! It’s a stunning and distinctive magnificence spot within the type of a dreamy mountain oasis, though it’s situated far-off from many of the common vacationer resorts so it’s a must to make an additional effort to get there! 

It’s situated in foothills of the Djebel el Negueb mountains within the Tunisian a part of the Sahara Desert, and to succeed in it we took a guided jeep tour from the town of Nefta (it’s additionally potential to depart from Tozeur) which took an hour and as soon as there we have been explored for 2 hours and hiked the primary Oasis Loop Path. 

The tail took us spherical the very best components together with the palm timber sprouting out of the rocky terrain, the small however breathtaking waterfall, fascinating caverns and the pure swimming pools – to me it regarded like how I imagined Eden would look! It was nice to be taught that the oasis had been used for scenes in each Star Wars Episode IV and The English Affected person as nicely.

• Location: west-central 
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• Greatest occasions to go to: spring (March to Might) or the autumn (September to November) when the temperatures are extra snug.

My favourite highlights…

• Studying about the way it was once a Roman outpost often called “Advert Speculum” on the guided tour!
• Exploring the close by village of ruins of the outdated Berber village – I cherished discovering exploring the stays of the previous stone homes and studying all in regards to the historical past of the individuals who as soon as lived there, it was a really fascinating spot!

12. The Sahara

Yep the Sahara Desert is admittedly as beautiful as I imagined it will be! In Tunisia it really covers a big space within the southern a part of the nation and I cherished my journey exploring it. 

Sure there’s loads of sand dunes (so far as the attention can see!) however there’s additionally rocky plateaus, attractive oases (there’s three common ones situated close to the Algerian border – Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides), and oasis cities comparable to Nefta and Tozeur surreally lovely locations locations just like the salt flats, Chott el Jerid which was even used as Star Wars movie website location.

Most resort cities provide excursions to the desert and I can extremely advocate taking a visit there. I personally don’t like animals getting used for tourism so we swerved the camel excursions and I opted for a jeep one as a substitute after which staying in a single day keep in a standard Bedouin-tent, which was a really romantic expertise!

• Location: southern area 
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• Greatest occasions to go to: October to April (the cooler months)

My favourite highlights… 

• Exploring the fascinating oasis Ksar Ghilane on a guided 4×4 journey – though it’s fairly touristy I cherished taking a dip on in pure scorching springs right here and staying in a single day in Bedouin-style tents. Though we did get caught in a sandstorm although! 

13. Matmata and the fortified granaries of the Ksour 

These intriguing locations make for wonderful day journey excursions! Matmata is a small Berber village within the south, well-known for its distinctive troglodyte (cave-like) houses, whereas the Ksour granaries are conventional Berber grain storage complexes that includes ghorfas (particular person vaulted storage rooms) stacked on high of one another, giving the buildings an uncommon honeycomb look. To me, it regarded virtually other-worldly!

They’re each comparatively shut to one another (round a two-hour drive), so I organized a visit from Douz to see each in someday. It’s also possible to simply organize excursions from different cities like Tozeur, Gabes, and Tataouine with native tour operators.

• Location: south of the nation
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• Greatest time to go to: October to April (the cooler months)

My private highlights… 

• Immediately recognizing the areas, as each have been used as filming websites for the Star Wars motion pictures. Our information talked about that when director George Lucas visited Matmata, he was so captivated by the world that he determined to function it in his now-legendary motion pictures! 

14. Chott el Djerid

This unbelievable spot is situated in northern fringe of the Sahara Desert! Chott el Djerid is a saltwater lake, and through the winter months it’s house to a shallow lake which – due to the minerals – has all kinds of colours – purple, pink, reds and even greens. Mirages can generally be seen as nicely throughout this time of yr. 

In the course of the hotter months it turns into dry salt lake coated in layer of white salt crust which dazzles within the daylight! On our journey I walked across the edge and was in awe of the surreal magnificence spot! 

It make a singular day journey and you’ll simply be a part of an tour from close by cities comparable to Tozeur, Nefta, Matmata and Tunis. We took a day journey to right here from the city of Douz and it took 45 minutes.

• Location: south of the nation
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• Greatest occasions to go to: October to April (the cooler months)

My favourite highlights… 

• I cherished studying that it was one other Star Wars location spot as nicely on our guided tour (George Lucas certain cherished Tunisia!) and plenty of scenes of the fictional desert planet Tatooine scenes have been shot on this location.

15. Tamerza

That is an intriguing spot! Situated close to the Algerian border close to the west-central a part of the nation it’s a big mountain oasis city.

The city has lengthy been deserted however I discovered it fascinating to stroll across the ruins of the village which I felt had virtually spooky ambiance!

In addition to conventional Berber structure, it’s house so far palm timber, two waterfalls and deep gorges and it’s a surreal however spectacular sight situated within the harsh desert atmosphere.

The city was deserted after the 1962 river floods, however there’s a brand new working village constructed just some kilometres away which additionally has eating places and a visitor home for in a single day keep. Though we opted for a 4×4 guided day journey from Tozeur which additionally included the close by oases of Chebika and Mides.

• Location: west central a part of the nation
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• Greatest occasions to go to: October to April (the cooler months)

My highlights… 

• Exploring the native markets which offered conventional handcrafted items within the new working village. 
• Studying about how the Berber folks have tailored and are capable of reside within the harsh desert environments on our guided tour! 

16. Kairouan

I recommend for those who’re historical past fan then don’t miss this unbelievable metropolis! Situated within the centre of the nation, it’s really one of the necessary cities for its non secular and historic significance and I discovered it to be an actual gem! 

It was based in 670 AD and it’s mentioned to be the fourth holiest metropolis in Islam, after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem, after it took an enormous half in spreading the phrase of Islam in North Africa.

This holy metropolis has additionally been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Website and on our journey right here we was in awe of the very spectacular and nicely preserved structure right here!

We explored the non secular structure, the traditional medina with its slender alleyways and whitewashed buildings, energetic souks stuffed with conventional crafts comparable to handwoven rugs and carpets.

• Location: central Tunisia
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• Greatest time to go to: spring (March to Might) or autumn (September to November), when the temperatures as summer season will be highly regarded!

My highlights… 

• Exploring the breathtaking and really photogenic Nice Mosque of Okba (one of many nation’s largest and oldest mosques) and the historic Mosque of the Three Gates which dates again to 866 AD – I cherished the tranquil vibe of each! 
• Making an attempt the signature candy pastry, Makroud within the souks of the medina! The tasty treats are made out of semolina, dates or almonds, and honey and have been scrumptious!