Travel Guide La Marsa

We are still in the suburbs of Tunis. In Arabic, La Marsa means "pier". Like its neighbor Gammarth, La Marsa was part of a district of the city of Carthage called Megara. It was there that Hamilcar offered a feast to his soldiers (and by Flaubert to his readers) at the very beginning of Salammbô; it was also there that Sidi Mahrez, patron saint of the city of Tunis, died. The bay of La Marsa is one of the most charming landscapes around Tunis. Clear green water, a chic family atmosphere and pleasant terraces for sunbathing or shading. Don't miss during your walks the old beylical residences, some of which have been annexed by dignitaries and ambassadors.You will also find in La Marsa a large number of houses whose colonial style contrasts with the simplicity of the surrounding Moorish style, Sicilian houses, old palaces, the refurbished synagogue and the Kouba, a palace on stilts. Nevertheless, the large shopping center breaks the charming atmosphere of this seaside From 5 pm, we meet on the Saf-Saf square (the square of orange trees), where the pulse of the city beats, to have a drink at the very famous café of the same name, whose terraces frame a 15th century well. On summer evenings, the beach is animated by concerts, late night swimming and a stream of walkers.Finally, La Marsa is the city where you will find concept stores with modern designers to discover!