The most beautiful natural sites to discover Tunisia

The Agulhas, monolithic rocks of about twenty meters eroded by the sea, are the emblem of the city, a favorite place of many Tunisians who have a special affection for it. You can reach them by following the coastal promenade from the port. Gigantic, cut and pointed, these rocks are made of sandstone of the Oligocene, rich in iron. Erosion has sculpted these extravagant shapes of reddish color forming spurs. By car, you can get there in 2 minutes, but it is on foot that you will appreciate the site the most.

Rare animal species include the Aleppo pine park (mouflons, mountain gazelles, wild cats, but also kebab and wild boar). A total of 24 mammal and 16 reptile and amphibian species, as well as regional plant groups (100 species). It stretches over 6 000 hectares and contains the highest peak in Tunisia (1 500 m).

This beach is known for the clarity of its waters and the finesse of its white sand. It attracts a large number of visitors who come to bathe and spend the day. 

One of the curiosities of Nefta, to be discovered by taking the road of the tourist area. It is a small natural depression, a basin dug in the rock where palm trees are planted. This layout emphasizes in a striking way the contrast offered by the desert landscapes that surround the city and the oasis. The oasis of Nefta was once irrigated by more than one hundred and fifty sources. Some of these springs meet at the bottom of what is called "the Basket". By placing itself at the edge this one, one enjoys a beautiful panorama on the city and the surroundings.

Wild, the beach of the tourist area Sidi Fredj does not lack charm, but it is one of the most frequented. The sandy and rocky beaches of Sidi Fankhal, 20 min east of Remla, are also nice. The sea at this place is a bit deeper. To get there, you have to cross a small salty desert, the Sebka. Be guided, because it is quite difficult to access. The famous beach of Mkaren Klifa is at the western end. Finally, the beach most popular with the Sfaxians is near the pier and remains pleasant although sometimes saturated.

The island of pink flamingos is actually a peninsula accessible by sailboat and 4x4. On the land route from Houmt Souk are the preserved wetlands, which protect the habitats of migratory birds. By sea, you can reach the island of pink flamingos during a sea excursion from the port of Houmt Souk. The crossing to this deserted beach is a change of scenery. To see the pink flamingos, come in April or October. It is also a place where turtles lay their eggs. You may even see dolphins during the navigation.

She attracts many visitors. It is close to the ruins of Borj el Jami fortress, built in the th century.

The beaches of the surroundings of Tabarka offer sites of choice for the amateurs of tranquillity: Melloula (a beach of rocks) in the west, in about ten kilometers towards the Cape Roux, with its beach of Messida. Going up towards the north-east and Bizerte, a pretty coastline emerges, well cut with beautiful creeks: Berkoukech, rocky and wild, Jebara, a large sandy beach surrounded by a wood of eucalyptus, and, a little further, Capo Negro and the beach of Sidi Mechrig with their grandiose viewpoints. Notice to the amateurs!

Nefta is also known for its white sand dunes, located about 10 km from the city. There are horse-drawn carriages waiting for customers on avenue H.-Bourguiba. It's a bit long by carriage, but very picturesque. You can also go there by car, it is signposted. At the foot of the dunes, camels are waiting to take you to the top of the dune where you will have a breathtaking view of the desert, especially with the light of the sunset and a striking silence. It is also possible to make this walk on foot, about 20 minutes.

In a very beautiful location close to the sea, surrounded by forests of olive trees. Play rooms, rides, but the most important part of the park remains go. 950 m track for adults, approved with international standards, a 1 400 m track for competitions and another 600 m for children aged 8 to 12.

At the end of the day, one of the most beautiful views of the sunset! Palm trees, coquillages cliffs and bird thefts.

It is not known for tourists and hotels do not offer this place. Beautiful mosque.

Just superb. To spend a pleasant time.

It is the eye dazzled by the fields of sunflowers and the nostril titillated by the scents of eucalyptus and pine that the visitor enters slowly in the region of Tabarka. With a little wave of the hand, the local children call you to sell a jar of wild flower honey. Myrtle bushes with white flowers and oleanders color the landscape. Then one advances towards Tabarka and forests of cork oaks paint the mountains of a fresh and green palette, the sight of Djebel Khemir is superb and the sea is not far.

Tabarka is an ideal place for walking (and jogging). The seaside promenade is popular with those who want to get away from it all. Take the road on foot along the hill of the Genoese fort and the beach towards the sea; when the road stops, continue walking on the rocks, thus bypassing the hill and there you come across a small pebbled cove at the foot of the fort. Don't forget to go up to the fort to admire the breathtaking view of the bay. The beach that goes from the needles to the harbor is not always clean, prefer the one in the tourist area.

Beyond being paradise islands, the Kuriat islands are the place of a successful collaboration between the Tunisian authorities and the civil society. This island is indeed co-managed by the State and by the NGO Notre Grand Bleu carried by environmental activists. The objective? To allow man and nature to cohabit in a unique environment, particularly prized by loggerhead turtles.

Located at about 20 km from the mainland, the big island, which has the same name as the archipelago, covers about 270 ha. 2 km further, the small island, the Conigliera island, covers about 70 ha. The islands are flat and low (maximum 5 m above sea level). In the northern and rocky part of both islands, and at very shallow depths, there are maerl bottom formations considered very rare and vulnerable on a Mediterranean scale.

On the island, it is not uncommon to see a sign and stakes indicating a turtle nest. When the baby loggerheads leave their shells, volunteers escort them to the sea, under the amazed eye of the tourists. Here everything is done to protect the loggerhead turtle(Caretta caretta), a species long threatened and now considered vulnerable. These two islands, which are in the process of being classified as a marine and coastal protected area, are the westernmost stable loggerhead nesting site on the southern Mediterranean coast. The two islets are prized by loggerheads because they are spared from pollution and enjoy total darkness at night - the time when turtles lay their eggs - unlike most of the Tunisian coast. The females, which become fertile only from about 20 years, return to lay eggs in the place of their birth. But only one turtle out of 1000 survives long enough to reproduce.

Awareness huts, hiking trails of 800 m with explanatory panels, presence of volunteers on site during the summer season: everything is set up to protect the turtles, especially during the laying. A kayak circuit has been created: it is 200 m wide and covers all the different shallow water habitats found in the Kuriat islands (posidonia meadows, rocks, drop-offs, etc.). Along the route, 5 markers inform the public about the fauna and flora present. Each marker is equipped with a submerged information panel to carry out educational swims with the accompaniment of an eco-guide of underwater excursion.

On the land side, during the season, volunteers take turns to spot the new nests. When the nests approach maturity, after 50 days, the co-managers and volunteers watch over them, before accompanying the little loggerheads to the sea, sharing these moments of wonder with the summer visitors. The baby turtles, barely 5 cm long, make their way through the sand. They are then taken out to sea, away from the bathers, and released near underwater fields of posidonia, where they can shelter and feed.

In addition to the rare opportunity to see these baby turtles, a visit to the Kuriat islands is an opportunity to understand the impact of global warming or the catastrophic consequences of plastic, which is not recycled in Tunisia, for marine animals.

The NGO Notre Grand Bleu has set itself the goal of protecting, managing, raising awareness and discovering the natural terrestrial and marine environment of the bay of Monastir and the Kuriat Islands. Successful bet with this unique experimentation!

The place to understand everything about the date palm and the territory of Tozeur! Eden Palm is a unique and innovative concept: the intelligent discovery of the universe of the date palm and the date. The visit is in three parts: an exhibition, a visit of the palm grove, and the discovery of the laboratory. On the exhibition side, you will discover all that links men to date palms, in the palm grove you will test your knowledge in situ and finally in the laboratory you will discover all that can be created around the date. A warmly recommended visit!