The following list highlights some of the best places to visiting in Tunisia. So if you are in Tunisia, I recommend visiting the following:
- Dougga, Beja, Tunisia
- Amphitheater of El Jem, El Djem, Tunisia
- Fort de Borj El Kastil, Ilha Djerba, Tunisia
- Bulla Regia, Jendouba, Tunisia
- Sbeitla, Kairouan, Tunisia
- Fort de Kelibia, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Chenini, Tataouine, Tunisia
- Tamaghza Golden Canyon, Tozeur, Tunisia
- Tozeur Oasis, Tozeur, Tunisia
- Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
- Tunis Lake, Tunis, Tunisia
1. Dougga, Beja
The ruins of Dougga are one of the best archaeological sites in Tunisia. They are 6 kilometres from the village of Téboursouk and it is quite easy to get there from the capital by public transport. You can see how a beautiful Roman theatre used to rise up the hill with the stands and stage very well preserved, although they may have been restored for the classical theatre festival held every year in July, also from the stands, you will have views of the lovely green landscape of the valley of Kalled.
2. Amphitheater of El Jem, El Djem
The amphitheatre of Jem is second or third in size after the Colosseum of Rome and Capua, gathering an audience of 30,000 /35,000 voices that clamoured for their bread and circus. The stands are divided into three parts separating from the arena that is preserved in perfect condition and we can still see the entrance through which the participants of the games passed. The lion’s den and the rain channelling system are preserved. To enjoy the visit to the Djem we recommend to go on your own in a rented car, or with a private guide because you can enjoy more peace and ability to move.
3. Fort de Borj El Kastil, Ilha Djerba
Up to 6,000 Hispanic soldiers lived behind its walls, defending one of the bastions of the empire. It is easily accessible on foot from the port of the city or from the markets themselves, but it is always recommended to start from the port as it is a scenic walk. Entrance is through the gate and costs about 7 dinars (€2.17) per person, but there is a small fee if you want to take photos. As you walk through the fort, you will see elements that correspond to the Roman period and others that refer to the Ottoman period.
4. Bulla Regia, Jendouba
It is one of the most important in Tunisia. Its subway houses are a unique construction in the entire Roman Empire and its mosaics are among the best in the Roman orb, some of which are preserved in situ and many others in the Bardo museum in Tunis. A visit to the city is very interesting for the quality and preservation of its architecture, and although it is a bit out of the ordinary, it is truly surprising and unforgettable.
5. Sbeitla, Kairouan
The archaeological site of Sbeitla has 20 hectares, although in its period of splendour it extended for more than fifty. The city is divided into rectangular grids separated by streets under which there is a water channelling system. It preserves countless civil and religious buildings from Roman and Byzantine times. In addition, in Sbeitla you can see the remains of Christian basilicas from Roman and Byzantine times.
6. Fort de Kelibia, Nabeul
It is located a short distance from the port, from where it can be reached on foot. To reach the fort, it is necessary to climb the hill on foot, so that, in addition to enjoying the nature, architecture and history of the place, your visit offers the possibility of a healthy outdoor activity, in the company of family or friends. Once at the top of the hill, it is essential to stop and observe the landscape from there. The views offered by this site are great, and include the city of Kelibia, the coast and the sea. Today, the fortress is managed and used by the Tunisian National Guard, and can be visited by travellers arriving in the city.
7. Chenini, Tataouine
Chenini is a Berber village located in Tunisia. Like many of these populations, Chenini was a fortified granary or ksar, very common in the area. The oldest structures of this village belong to the 12th century, some of them being used as dwellings. Some are even still used as granaries and dwellings today. As a curious fact, this site served as the setting for the filming of some movies like Star Wars.
8. Tamaghza Golden Canyon, Tozeur
Protected behind a mountain range, it is one of the best known in the country for its four-metre waterfall that, after the fall, runs between stone canyons and offers a unique image in the middle of a desert. This canyon, of orange colours, was formed by the erosion of the fluvial waters in the rainy seasons. Arriving at the Oasis, you must leave your car in a parking lot that costs 1DT (0.30€) to continue the path on foot. The path is downhill and goes through some small houses, some cafes and some souvenir stalls.
9. Tozeur Oasis, Tozeur
Tozeur is considered the largest oasis in Tunisia, and its palm grove produces most of the dates that are exported abroad, with those of the “deglet en nur” variety being especially appreciated. In spring, when the overwhelming summer heat has not yet completely dried out the landscape, palm trees, fruit trees and various other plants bloom, along with the two hundred water springs that irrigate the oasis.
10. Carthage, Tunis
It is the most visited and most important archaeological site in Tunisia. The most outstanding parts of the archaeological site are the acropolis of Byrsa, the Carthaginian port, several necropolis, the theatre, the amphitheatre, the circus, the area of the Roman villas, the basilicas, the baths of Antoninus Pius and the deposits of La Malaga. The site is quite large, so there is the possibility of renting a horse-drawn cart to move around, but if you walk a lot, the most important things can be seen on foot. Remember to stay hydrated though, it can be very hot.
11. Tunis Lake, Tunis
In the Tunisian desert, a mysterious lake of crystalline, turquoise waters has appeared and turned into a green lake, with murky waters full of algae. At the moment it is not known how the lake was formed but the prevailing theory is that a tremor fractured a layer of rock that confined a reservoir of subway water that has emerged through the crack and filled the canyon where this lake has been detected. It is a beautiful and interesting natural phenomenon that has never ceased to attract attention and that, in one way or another, has contributed to understanding the secrets of our planet.
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