About Tunisia

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Tunisia attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

General information

Long straight beaches dominate the coast of Tunisia. Large spaces mean you can always find a comfortable place to relax. That is why travelers appreciate these places so much. One of the disadvantages of this type of beach is the scarce natural shade, so if you choose to relax on the wild part of the coast, be prepared to be alone with the scorching sun without the opportunity to take cover in a cool shade.

Most beaches of Tunisia are located within the boundaries of settlements, so natural landscapes are not so frequent here. Lovers of beauty are better off focusing on studying the local traditional architecture and interesting features of life. But wherever you are, if you can get up early and see the morning sea, then a portion of beauty is always guaranteed to you.

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Popular destinations

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Nabeul

44 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Beach volleyball

Bizerte

29 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Beach volleyball

Medenine

21 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking

Sousse

13 beaches
Cliffs • Good for diving • Kite or windsurfing

Mahdia

8 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball

Monastir

8 beaches
Cliffs • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly

Tunis

5 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing

Jendouba

4 beaches
Cliffs • Beach volleyball • Kids friendly

Ariana

3 beaches
Senior friendly • Good for Relax • Fine sand

Ben Arous

2 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Sand&Pebbles

Gabes

2 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Long

Beja

1 beach
Camping • Kids friendly • Good for party

Sfax

1 beach
Wild camping • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
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Tunisia Best beaches

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Senior friendly

Mahdia beach

Mahdia 3 km

8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.2 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Santa beach II

Sahline 2.6 km

8.4
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Las Vegas beach

Sousse 3.1 km

8.4
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • White fine sand • Fine sand bottom • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Djerba beach

Mezraya 3 km

8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Vincci beach

Mhiri 3.6 km

8.2
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Sir Mehrez beach

Mhiri 2.6 km

8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index

Popular types of Tunisia beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 140 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Tunisia.

The beaches of Tunisia can be a good choice for senior travelers, as there are 58 beaches equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for this group of travelers.

In most cases, older travelers are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday and have high demands on infrastructure. This type of beach is the opposite of the party ones preferred by the younger generation.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Tunisia, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 85 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Tunisia is less than 500 meters. 139 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of Tunisia beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in Tunisia attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all kite surfers, surfers, snorkeling lovers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • Surfing. There is probably no person in the world who has never seen these talented boys and girls riding the wave. Whether you are a professional surfer or just an athlete with a brave heart, the beaches of Tunisia will suit both of you, as this country is quite popular among surfers. There are about 4 beaches good suitable for surfing, choose carefully, don't miss the beach of your dream!
  • Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Tunisia may be the right choice for you, as there are over 8 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 4 beaches in Tunisia that are popular with snorkelers. According to our users, the best locations are: Plage Cap Serat II, Plage Sidi el Bechir, Plage Sidi Mansour.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Tunisia you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this country does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of World, it may well compete for this title because there are about 24 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the country. There are such places near the 13 beaches of Tunisia. 12 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 31 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Tunisia? In total there are 140 beaches and the most popular is Mahdia beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Tunisia?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Tunisia, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 140 beaches in total, of which about 10 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Tunisia:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Tunisia?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Tunisia, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Tunisia and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Tunisia?

Most of the beaches located in Tunisia are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Tunisia by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Tunisia:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Tunisia?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Tunisia?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Tunisia by occupancy.

Popular categories:

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Tunisia are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Tunisia?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Tunisia?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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