18 Most Stunning Locations To Go to In Tunisia

Positioned proper on the coast, we found attractive sandy seashores, colourful souks crammed 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 I particularly liked the atmospheric outdated city and medina – it’s additionally listed a UNESCO World Heritage Website!

I additionally found that it supplied an important vary of lodging choices, from all-inclusive and family-friendly resorts to non-public leases and distinctive heritage boutique accommodations! 

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

My private highlights… 

• Staying for every week on the gorgeous Jaz Tour Khalef, I liked the personal seashore, the Insta-worthy pool with fashionable white cabanas, and the trendy Thalassotherapy spa—particularly their underwater hydrotherapy circuit with a saltwater floatation pool!

5. Port El Kantaoui 

This place is somewhat 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 should you’re involved in a contemporary resort full with a group of chic-looking luxurious accommodations.

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

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

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

My highlights.. 

• Staying on the 4-star Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Port El Kantaoui, I liked the wellness focus, the spacious visitor rooms, and the unbelievable spa with every kind of seawater therapies—my favourite was the detoxifying, iodine-rich Algotherapy wrap!

6. Nabeul

I’d suggest this place as a extra laid again and domestically genuine different to close by Hammamet. It’s additionally extra extra budget-friendly than its extra standard rival. 

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

• Location: north east
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• Finest occasions to go to: between June and September for one of the best seashore climate.

My favourite highlights… 

• Enjoyable 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 liked the colourful ambiance, the way it was divided into sections and the domestically made rugs (kilims). I simply discovered the livestock part to be a bit upsetting so I swerved that bit shortly! 

7. Bizerte

I personally suppose 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 received 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 (principally) mid-range accommodations however the entire place is simply much less smooth and commercialized.

Apart from a lovely 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 street reduce into the coast.

• Location: north
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• Finest occasions to go to: between June and September for one of the best seashore climate.
• Who would get pleasure from: vacationers in search of 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 individuals watching on the Previous Port (Vieux Port). 
• Taking a ship journey tour to the attention-grabbing space of Bizerte Lagoon which was crammed with unspoilt pure surroundings and attention-grabbing fowl life – I noticed better flamingos and egrets which was an unbelievable expertise!

8. Tunis Medina

Positioned 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 heart of the town and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Website. The ornate historic structure right here of is actually gorgeous and I spent two days exploring in being in awe of it!

It’s winding slim streets are crammed 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 hanging structure, haggling with the stall homeowners and absorbing the intoxicating ambiance.

I liked 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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• Finest occasions to go to: spring (March to Could) or the autumn (September to November) when the temperatures are extra snug.

My favourite highlights… 

• Visiting the spectacular Zitouna Mosque – I liked 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 fashionable a part of the capital from there!

11. Chebika

That is a kind of locations that needs to be seen to be believed! It’s a beautiful and distinctive magnificence spot within the type of a dreamy mountain oasis, though it’s situated far-off from a lot of the standard 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 one of the best components together with the palm bushes sprouting out of the rocky terrain, the small however breathtaking waterfall, attention-grabbing caverns and the pure swimming pools – to me it regarded like how I imagined Eden would look! It was nice to study 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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• Finest occasions to go to: spring (March to Could) 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 referred to as “Advert Speculum” on the guided tour!
• Exploring the close by village of ruins of the outdated Berber village – I liked 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. 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 dwelling to a shallow lake which – due to the minerals – has all kinds of colours – purple, pink, reds and even greens. Mirages can typically be seen as nicely throughout this time of yr. 

Throughout 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 part of an tour from close by cities reminiscent of 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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• Finest occasions to go to: October to April (the cooler months)

My favourite highlights… 

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

13. The Sahara

Yep the Sahara Desert is actually as gorgeous as I imagined it will be! In Tunisia it truly covers a big space within the southern a part of the nation and I liked my journey exploring it. 

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

Most resort cities provide excursions to the desert and I can extremely suggest taking a visit there. I personally don’t like animals getting used for tourism and noticed some unhealthy movies on Instagram so we swerved the camel excursions and I opted for a jeep one as an alternative after which staying in a single day keep in a conventional Bedouin-tent, which was a really romantic expertise!

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

My favourite highlights… 

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

14. 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) properties, 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 nearly 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. You may as well simply prepare excursions from different cities like Tozeur, Gabes, and Tataouine with native tour operators.

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

My private highlights… 

• Immediately recognizing the places, 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! 

15. Tamerza

That is an intriguing spot! Positioned 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 nearly spooky ambiance!

In addition to conventional Berber structure, it’s dwelling to this point palm bushes, two waterfalls and deep gorges and it’s a surreal however spectacular sight situated within the harsh desert setting.

The city was deserted after the 1962 river floods, however there’s a brand new working village constructed only a few 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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• Finest 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 individuals have tailored and are capable of reside within the harsh desert environments on our guided tour! 

16. Kairouan

I recommend should you’re historical past fan then don’t miss this unbelievable metropolis! Positioned within the centre of the nation, it’s truly one of the crucial essential 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 slim alleyways and whitewashed buildings, energetic souks crammed with conventional crafts reminiscent of handwoven rugs and carpets.

• Location: central Tunisia
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• Finest time to go to: spring (March to Could) or autumn (September to November), when the temperatures as summer season could be extremely popular!

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 liked the tranquil vibe of each! 
• Making an attempt the signature candy pastry, Makroud within the souks of the medina! The tasty treats are comprised of semolina, dates or almonds, and honey and have been scrumptious!