The best beaches in Tunisia. Reviews and photos

The best sandy beaches in the Mediterranean - in Tunisia. The sand here is fine as flour, white, natural. Sandy beaches in almost all resorts in Tunisia (I will talk about exceptions later). In addition, the beaches of Tunisia are among the cleanest in the Mediterranean. I know that someone will try to object, citing their own negative experience, remembering algae, camels, and so on. But, as they say, you just don't know how to cook them (s). There are more objective indicators than our own, sometimes not very rich experience.

The beaches of Tunisia - where is it better?

The beaches of Tunisia (Mahdia)

Algae are found on almost all sandy beaches in the world, Tunisia is no exception. Here the question is only how effective the work of the management of a particular hotel is.

Features of Tunisian beaches:

• almost all municipal, so you can meet the locals. Although individual hotels control their sections of beaches and do not let anyone except their guests;
• the entrance to the sea is gentle, smooth, in many places the sea is shallow - a paradise for small children;
• the sand is fine, almost white;
• ebbs and flows are negligible;
• the beaches are well equipped.

The best beaches in Tunisia in the area Mahdia. They stretch for 3 km, almost all hotels are on the first coastline, directly on the beach. Here the sand is especially fine "grinding".

Mahdia Beach 4*

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The beaches in the northern part are not inferior to them Hammamet. What can not be said about the beaches Yasmine Hammamet- dirty in high season. The presence of a marina for yachts does not contribute to the cleanliness of the sea. Hammamet is the most visited resort in Tunisia.

Hammamet Beach (Magic Life Club Africana 5*)

Somewhat different from other beaches of the island Djerba: creamy sand here. In the southeast of the island there are beaches where you can stumble upon stones in the water (for example, Diana Rimel 4 *, Riu ClubHotel Palm Azur 4 *).

The longest beach in the area Monastir- 12 km. But here the questions are not so much about the beach, but about the sea - it is very shallow here, expanse for children, but not very much for adults. In addition, in places at a distance of 4-5 meters from the shore, the bottom is muddy.

Very popular with tourists Sousse, but the beaches here, alas, are not the best. A rather large city, the presence of a port have an impact. Slightly better situation in the area Port El Kantaoui- here most of the beaches are run by hotels, so it is noticeably cleaner.

Beaches stand out Tabarki- sparsely populated, beautiful, sandy, in some places there are rocky ledges.

By the way, it is in the area of ​​​​Tabarka that diving in Tunisia is popular - there are quite good coral reefs here. Excitement at sea here happens more often than on the beaches of the east coast.

Tabarka beach

Choose carefully a hotel in Hammamet or Mahdia - and you will be provided with a vacation on the best beaches of the Mediterranean.

The beaches of Tunisia compete with Turkish and Egyptian resorts, and even surpass them in some details. For example, in painting.

Do you like outdoor activities and parties? Choose, you won't go wrong!

Do you prefer to combine nightlife with wellness holidays? Recommended.

The beaches of Hammamet

The most beautiful beaches in Tunisia are rightfully considered. Tourists note that the sand here is more like flour - fine, almost white and very pleasant to the touch. not the longest, but wide - there is enough space for all vacationers.

The infrastructure here is a solid "five". If you are looking for a beach in Tunisia for families with children, it is worth considering that almost all hotels are located across the road from the sea.

The beaches of Sousse

Perhaps the most "party" beaches in Tunisia. Considering how many young people rest here, they cannot be called the cleanest. But hardly any beaches in Tunisia "make noise" louder. With the onset of darkness, the nightlife of the resort is transferred to the seashore, discos, bars and clubs open. Isn't this heaven for the young and hot?

It is worth saying that they are sandy, with a good entrance to the water. Their main disadvantage is their small width (due to the large concentration of tourists, it can be difficult to comfortably accommodate).

Djerba beaches

The widest beaches in Tunisia are located on the Gulf of Gabes. This is the southernmost and hottest resort in the country, and there are always a lot of people who want to relax here. A strip of hotels stretched along the northeast coast, hotels are not everywhere, so there are enough deserted beaches and lagoons on Djerba.

The resort literally lives on beach tourism, so maintaining the cleanliness of the coast and developing infrastructure is of particular importance here. will be comfortable and active youth, and elderly tourists, and families with children.

Tunisia is a green oasis on the hottest continent on earth, welcoming its guests not only with a mass of significant sights, effective healing procedures, exotic culture, but also with the best beaches in the Mediterranean.

Almost all beach areas are municipal and free, so you should be prepared for the fact that local residents will sunbathe on them. The resorts also have private beaches belonging to comfortable hotels. Not only guests can get here, but also guests for a fee. Although any coastline, be it private or not, will delight you with soft golden sand, grooming, warm sun and azure water.

Description of the beaches of Tunisia

The advantage of the beaches of a small African Republic is the presence of fine sand and abundant greenery. The coastal zones themselves are very diverse in nature, and can be represented as flat sandy areas with palm trees, steep cliffs, bays with rocks and bays, beaches merging with dunes. All the beach strips of Tunisia are marked on the map below, so choosing a place based on its description and location will not be difficult.

The holiday season opens in June and ends only in October. The largest influx of tourists from neighboring and European countries occurs in July and August. The width of the coastline varies from 15 to 500 meters.

Umbrellas from the sun on any beaches are provided free of charge, sunbeds are often too. Some three-star hotels charge a little less than a euro per person per day for places to stay. Renting a beach towel is provided free of charge, you only need to leave a deposit of around five euros, which is returned upon handing over the towel. You can change them as often as required in special boxes. Some hotels give out towels for fifty cents a day.

The holiday season lasts from June to October.

The best beaches in the islands of Tunisia

Beach areas of Djerba

According to the map of Tunisia, Djerba is located in the very south of the country, so the air temperature here is always higher than in other regions. Only some of the beaches are adjacent to hotels, while most are secluded, replete with picturesque lagoons.

The coastal zones of the island have an impressive length and a good width (from one hundred to five hundred meters). They are covered with fine cream-colored sand, not crowded, decorated with olive trees and date palms. Some have beautiful inhabitants in the form of pink flamingos.

The best beaches are located in the northeast, as they are closed by a spit that forms the lagoon of Djerba and warmed by abundant sun. For families with children, the coastlines located between the towns of Aghir and El Kantara are best suited. The most popular is "Sidi Bakur".

Lovers of peace and quiet will love the western beaches of Djerba for their uninhabited nature and beauty. However, they do not have any infrastructure.

Often, algae accumulate near the shore, which are regularly removed by specially trained personnel. But if you still didn’t have time to remove them, just go ten meters deep, where they will no longer be. The entrance to the water is gentle everywhere.

As for entertainment on the beaches of the island, they are as follows:

• various water sports;
• cafes and snack bars;
• B-B-Q;
• riding horses and camels.

Beach areas of Hammamet

They are the standard due to the fine snow-white coating, wide coastline and gentle entry into the water. Due to their picturesqueness, for three hundred years they have been attracting wealthy tourists from European countries, and in recent years, Russian guests.

The island is located on the east coast of Tunisia between its capital, the large city of Sousse, and is divided into three parts:

• north,
• central,
• southern.

Each coastal zone has a sufficient width (from 50 to 100 meters). Hotels on the first coastline, built back in the seventies, are not focused on the impressive width of the beaches. New hotel complexes boast wide beach areas.

As for entertainment, there is everything that is in Djerba (water extreme, cafes, etc.). The abundance of underwater inhabitants attract fans of snorkeling and scuba diving here. The best deserted areas are those located near the Cultural Center of the city.

Beach areas of Sousse

Sousse is ideal for lovers of entertainment, active pastime and fun nightlife. The city is quite large, because the quality of the beaches is slightly inferior to the beaches in other resorts. But away from Sousse (Port el Kantaoui area) the sea is excellent, the beaches are cleaner, wider and less crowded. The best ones are located in the northern part of the city.

The suburb of El Kantaoui has many private beaches owned by hotels. They are considered the cleanest and most well-groomed in the country. It's quiet and beautiful here.

A large number of all-inclusive hotels have been built in the city and beyond. Most of them have great reviews. Most five-star hotels are located in El Kantaoui. The best in the city are "Movenpick" and "Orient Palace".

A large number of restaurants and cafes have been built on the beaches, which offer their customers free use of umbrellas and sunbeds in case of ordering food or drinks.

As for entertainment on the beach areas, they are standard (water sports, banana rides, parachuting, cafes, etc.).

Beach areas of Monastir

The beaches of Monastir are most often chosen due to their proximity to the airport (ten minutes drive to the resort). But they are inferior in purity and beauty to the beaches in Hammamet or Mahdia. The width of the embankment is small, the sea is not too clean. But this place boasts peace and tranquility, which are almost not available in Sousse.

There are also many family-friendly hotels offering thalassotherapy treatments. Most resort hotel complexes are built in Skanas, where only sandy beaches are presented. You should also be aware that many city hotels own their own stretches of beaches.

The entrance to the water is very gentle, which kids will really like, and the sea is shallow at a decent distance from the shore. In the city itself, the coast has a certain steepness and is lined with rocky rocks. But due to this, the water is crystal clear and transparent, which will definitely appeal to fans of scuba diving and snorkeling.

The choice of entertainment on the beaches of Monastir is not great. In addition to water sports stations, cafes, barbecues, tourists are offered camel riding (cost about 5 euros).

The choice of entertainment on the beaches of Monastir is not great.

Beach areas of Mahdia with white sand

They have a lot of advantages:

• fine white sand;
• calm sea;
• convenient entry into the water;
• impressive width of the tanning zone (30 - 80 meters);
• excellent landscaping;
• lack of highways and noisy entertainment venues nearby.

This is a heavenly place for lovers of silence and romance, as well as for families with children. All hotels are built on the first coastline, so the beach areas are divided between them and are kept in excellent condition. The beginning of the tourist zone is the city embankment, the end point is the four-star Club Thapsus hotel. For entertainment, there are cafes, snack bars and water sports stations.

Beach areas of Zarzis

The resort attracts those who wish to ride an all-terrain vehicle or a camel through the Sahara desert. Tourists also like the settlement of Berber nomads, where you can walk and get acquainted with their way of life and culture. The city itself is small, it will not offer guests a vibrant nightlife or luxury hotels.

The beaches of Zarzis are usually quiet and calm. They are wide, covered with the finest sand and decorated with beautiful palm trees. The entrance to the water is calm. There are many cozy restaurants around. The best public beaches in the city are Sonia, Amira and Casino.

All hotels are lined up on the first coastline, which is very convenient for tourists. Water sports centers offer decent entertainment.

In Zarzis, you can really relax and unwind for those who are not looking for wild adventures.

Map with beaches

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the location of resorts with beaches on the map of Tunisia:

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Last year, Tunisian resorts became the most visited in the world among Russians. And this is not surprising, because Egypt and Turkey are banned, and Cyprus and Greece are expensive countries. Yes, and a visa must be issued, which is not issued to everyone. That's what attracts the beaches of Tunisia with white sand of Russians, who are happy to fly here. It is pleasant to have a rest in the country, it is hot, sunny and beautiful here. Large beaches, rich underwater world and many excursions. Let's take a look at the photos and videos of the snow-white beaches of Tunisia together, find out the reviews of tourists and soon start going on vacation.

You can rest in Tunisia not all year round. In the winter months it is cool here, and at night there can be slight frosts at all. At the height of the season, there are a huge number of tourists in the country, and all the hotels are overcrowded. On these hot days, all the beaches are clogged with tourists who are relaxing. Sunbathe and swim in the sea. Most prefer to relax on white sand beaches. Such beaches are beautiful, they are large and modern. Let's start to get acquainted with them, and decide where it will be best for you.

Yasmine Hammamet is the number one beach in Tunisia.
This beach is considered one, and maybe the best in the country. during the high season there are so many tourists that sometimes there is no place to lay a towel to rest.

The beach is very wide and big. The sand is white and fine, so that it is pleasant to walk on it. There is also sand in the sea, which is trampled down and does not raise turbidity from the bottom. The entrance to the beach in the sea is gentle, so there are many families with children. There are practically no waves, and the children are safe.
There are many entertainments on the beach, among which popular ones are banana and catamarans. There are also water slides, and small children's pools where the smallest children swim.

The beach is constantly cleaned, and in the summer months they do it 4-5 times a day. Therefore, the beach is always clean and there is no garbage.

Mahdia beach - 5 kilometers of sand.
If you are looking for a place where you will be comfortable and cool, then Mahdia Beach is exactly the place. This is a large beach that stretches for five kilometers, and all this is one white sand. The width of the beaches is constantly changing. Somewhere it is 30 meters, and somewhere it is 80 meters! On such a beach, everyone can easily fit and they rest far from each other, and no one interferes with anyone.

There are hotels right next to the beach. The first line goes first, followed by the second. Second line hotels are cheaper and many choose them. After all, they are only 30 meters further, and you can save up to 100 euros!
There are cafes, restaurants and bars on the seashore. You can eat and sit in them at any time. At lunchtime, in cafes and bars, tourists often hide from the heat. Refreshing drinks help them with this.

Sousse beach is a beach resort.
Sousse is a famous resort in Tunisia. Almost 40% of all tourists rest here. who come to Tunisia. The local beach has a length of 10 kilometers, and it is also fairly wide.

If you are going to rest here, then know that this large beach has the highest density of tourists per 1 square meter. So be prepared for the fact that tourists lie here at every turn. They prefer to lie on the sand or on a towel. Sun loungers are not very popular here, and only local hotels provide their guests with sun loungers.

Sousse beach has a lot to offer. The most popular are: paragliding, windsurfing, water skiing, catamarans. There are also water slides and boat rides.

La Marsa Beach is a French-Arabic beach.
This is a fairly quiet place, where there are no crowds of tourists. Rest here is calm, and one might say secluded. There are fishing cafes on the shore where you can taste fresh fish, which is caught right there, literally 30 meters from the shore. There are very popular cocktail bars on the beach, where they will prepare a variety of cocktails, including non-alcoholic ones.

The beach is not very popular with tourists, and the Russian language is extremely rare here. But the locals here have chosen all the places. It is believed that La Marsa beach is only for wealthy Tunisians, but there are plenty of middle class here.

El Khawariya beach - fine sand, clear water.
The beach is quite far from the main resorts. El Khawariya is a fishing village and almost no tourists come here. But those who have been here spend their entire vacation on the local beach.

There is not much infrastructure on the beach: umbrellas and sun loungers are rented by local residents. There is one cafe and a small mini restaurant. Where they cook fish caught by local fishermen.
There is no entertainment, no excursions and attractions. Tourists come here to relax, taste delicious fish, and spend their day of rest in peace.

Now you know where the white sand beaches are in Tunisia, and why they are so popular with tourists and locals.

Tunisia is located on the African continent, but there is very little Africa here. Once conquered lands, the Arabs turned into another Muslim state. The French, to whom Tunisia belonged many years before, also left a huge imprint on his "face". Swarthy Tunisians are completely different from the black African natives. The cities of Tunisia are a mixture of southern European architecture with Arabic character and religion. This country is worth seeing in its entirety, but most appreciate only sandy beaches in Tunisia.

Unlike the European Mediterranean, where many beaches have been awarded an honorary blue flag for cleanliness and amenities, Tunisia does not follow the ideal state of its beaches too much. What's to blame for this? The mentality of the residents or the lack of funds? It is difficult to judge, rather the latter.

Expensive hotels belonging to world famous chains pay special attention to this. The sand is cleaned daily, traders and animals are not allowed. Where there is no proper care, you can see a rather sad picture - algae, cigarette butts, plastic bottles and glasses floating in the water. On the shore there is dirt, human and animal waste, intrusive service "a la hot corn, pies, dried vobla". Most often this can be found on municipal beaches near major cities and ports. Far from civilization, the maximum that you will meet is algae on the beach.

Therefore, when choosing a hotel, read the reviews on various sites. Consider more specific ones, with photos, chat with those who were there. But don't focus too much on it. In reality, everything can be different. Especially this year, due to the state of emergency in the country, the authorities are very careful not to lose tourists. Perhaps, thanks to the difficulties, in the field of tourism in Tunisia, everything will change for the better.

Finally, let's move on to the beaches.

The beaches in Tunisia are mostly sandy. Only in the north, in the area of ​​​​Tabarka and Bizerte, you can find rocky shores. There is a stone entrance to the water only in small areas near Hamammet, Mahdia, Monastir and on the island of Djerba.

Tunisian white sand beaches

The standard of a beautiful beach is white sand. A picture immediately comes up before your eyes from the Maldives or from. In Tunisia, the sand is light, but not as white as in the tropics. However, you can find something similar here. On, in Zarzis, in Mahdia and in Hamammet. Oddly enough, in the north of the country, in Tabarka, there is also such a place. Beach surrounded by dunes "Zuira", will delight those who want to soak up the white sand, but in relatively cool water.

In order for your holiday to approach this ideal, choose wide beaches of great length, where there are very few people. And besides, it is better to choose a less popular season.

Tunisian beaches for families with children

Since all the beaches in Tunisia are sandy, most places can be suitable for this purpose. Children who are just learning to swim need a gentle entry into the sea. The ideal place for this is Hamammet. Due to its location in natural bays, there are practically no waves here. The sand is clean and fine. The bottom depth increases very smoothly, which is exactly what parents who are worried about their children will like.

Another nice place is Monastir. Here, even many hotels focus on young guests and arrange special entertainment for them. They equip separate places in the restaurant and offer a children's menu. An additional plus is that it takes just a few minutes to get from the airport to the hotel. The child will not get tired.

Older children will love the island of Djerba. Here you can not only relax, but also replenish knowledge about history and culture. See legendary places. Visit the reserve and see a rare, shy bird - a pink flamingo. Swim on a pirate ship. Yes, and much more. And most importantly, it's an island. Which means it's cool!

There are water parks in Sousse and Hamammet, which for children can become a decisive factor in pressure on the parental solution of the issue: "Where to go to rest?"

diving beaches

The Mediterranean Sea is not as rich and beautiful as the warm tropical seas. But there are also those who want to go diving. Sunken ships, ancient amphorae, the mysterious gold of pirates attract like a magnet. And it does not matter at all that all these legends were invented by the owners of diving centers themselves in order to attract more people who want to dive into the mysterious sea world.

Divers in Tunisia have chosen several places:

• northern coast from Tabarka to Bizerte. The shores are steep and rocky, and the water is clear at all depths. There are corals and all kinds of marine life, not as bright as in Egypt, but still. Tip, dive where the "coral hunters" dive, watch their work;

• another place in the north of the country is the La Galite archipelago. There is a sunken ship here, which has lain just over half a century, seals are found, and due to the fact that fishing is prohibited in the reserve, there is an abundance of all living creatures. They even sell special three-day diving tours;

• long tourist coast between Hamammet and Sfax with the most popular resorts in Tunisia. There are shallow depths, no more than 20 meters. If you sail away from the coast, you can enjoy underwater life and sunken ships from the Second World War;

• near Mahdia, Jacques-Yves Cousteau found a sunken ancient Roman galleon. Perhaps some valuable item from there is still waiting to be discovered;

• the island of Djerba did not stand aside and is also ready to offer diving enthusiasts a lot of interesting things. For example, sunken ships, stingrays, hammerhead fish and about a hundred different types of fish. It is best to dive in the north and northeast of the island.

Wild beaches of Tunisia

Those who like to break away from the hustle and bustle will like wild places of rest. You can come here for a day from the hotel, renting a suitable transport. And you can stay here for a few days. You just need to first think about how you will spend the night and what to eat. After all, in such places you can forget about any infrastructure. For this, in fact, people come here.

There are a lot of wild beaches scattered around Tunisia. In fact, you drive off some distance from the tourist area and here you are - "wild" beach. The Internet and maps will help you.

They say that it is very beautiful on the beaches of El Khawaria, the islands of Kerkenna. Check if possible.

But I want to remind you about safety. Firstly, the current situation in Tunisia is not conducive to independent movement around the country. The Russian Foreign Ministry warns about this. Tourist areas are well protected, but rest on "wild" coasts can become a problem.

Secondly, Tunisia is a Muslim country. Not allowed here:

• nudity of women;
• their appearance on the street unaccompanied by men;
• various and even quite innocent (in our opinion) manifestations of love between people;
• drinking alcoholic beverages.

If other laws apply in the tourist area and no one even pulls you up, then in "wild" places you remain one on one with local orders. At best, you will be reprimanded, at worst... Let's not talk about it.

We hope that this information was useful to you.

Happy travels!