Things to see and do Zarzis

A vast natural fishpond, the El Bihan lake represents a paradise for the fish that come to reproduce there. Fishing in Zarzis, a real spectacle, is practiced according to age-old techniques: as soon as a school of ouzaffs, highly prized dwarf fish, is spotted, the fishermen start beating the water with flippers to push it towards the opening of the kiss, a fine net skilfully stretched. Salted, then dried in the sun, the ouzaff is stored in amphorae and kept for winter consumption. The market starts at the Place de l'Horloge, where the minaret stands.

This museum is located in the former church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, built at the beginning of the 20th century. It presents the history of Zarzis and the ancient sites of the region through archaeological pieces and objects of daily life. The Carthaginian period is represented there. A model of the site of Gigthis reminds us of the importance of economic exchanges in the Roman period. One also discovers instruments used by the Zarzissians in the activities which marked their daily life since Antiquity, namely the culture of the olive tree, fishing and trade.

The city center is quite charming and not very touristy. It is a place of really pleasant stroll, we recommend it. The white sand beaches with the blue-green sea alternate with others, rocky and wilder. Those along the coast near the city are not too crowded, because located outside the tourist area, so it is mostly Tunisians who swim there. The hotel zone, which extends north of the city towards the sweet island, is more and more frequented, and hotels have sprung up there in number...