Tunisia beautiful beaches

Tunisia is a country on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. Around forty percent of the country is composed of the Sahara desert, with much of the remainder consisting of particularly fertile soil, and a 1300-km coastline. Well known seaside resort areas – Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet and Nabeul, Djerba and Tabarka offer their visitors the finest sand beaches and crystalline water along with a choice of waterfront hotels featuring sun and sea sports as windsurfing sailing and underwater sightseeing.

Sousse - On the eastern coast of Tunisia, two hours from the capital Tunis lies Sousse, "the pearl of the Sahel". Beside beautiful beaches you should visit Sousse Archaeological Museum located in the kasbah has what is clearly Tunisia' second most important collection of mosaics; second only to the Bardo museum in Tunis.

Monastir - 9th century walls and Ribat tower over a modern resort complex and the result is amazingly harmonious. Monastir captures that blend of the traditional and modern that characterizes Tunisia. A marina nestled in the shade of the walls provides a enjoyable promenade as does the long avenue that offers the bluest of Mediterranean seas on one side and open air terraces of restaurants and coffee houses from where you can enjoy the view.

Hammamet - the "Tunisian Saint Tropez", is all this and more. Its a way of life, taking the time to relax. The medina surrounded by its ramparts and crowned by an ancient fort overlooking the sea, fashionable boutiques where resplendent traditional tunics and caftans rival the shimmering sun.

Nabeul -hosts a Friday market, once famous for camel trading, with a variety of local products, as well as the orange blossom festival held each year in April. Interesting museum houses both Punic and Roman artifacts.

Djerba - an island of ten thousand palm trees known as the “Polynesia of the Mediterranean”, ringed by miles of sandy beaches and luxury hotels, ultra modern or built in the fashion of the traditional Djerbian "menzel", ready to welcome the traveller. Djerba offers a variety of sea sports, Roman sites and a pirates castle, the ancient synagogue of the Griba, potters and silversmiths.



Tabarka -The rich natural environment has been carefully preserved and visitors will delight in crystal clear waters and a bay of fine sand with the lovely mountains of Kroumirie as a backdrop. Just a few miles from the beachfront these mountains abound in wildlife from red deer to the solitary eagle.

Among the best and safest beach areas to go to

La Marsa - Located alongside middle to upper class neighborhood in northern Tunis, La Marsa is known for its lack of bothersome thieves and con men. The sand is golden and the water is calm and clear.  

Raf Raf  - This beach is said to be the most beautiful in all of Tunisia. When you approach the beach from a road winding through the mountains, the view is gorgeous. Raf Raf is close to horseback riding and camel riding stations.

Carthage Beach  - is  unspoiled stretch of beach about 18 km from Tunis.      Sidi Bou Said - a small village along the Carthage Coast. It is known for being a hub of artists and musicians due to its inspiring beauty.