Visit Tunis - Come to Tunisia

You can stroll down to a café along a tree-lined boulevard that feels like the French Riviera, then enter an imposing city gate and suddenly be in an exotic souk that bustles with life and colour.

Explore the area surrounding Tunis and you’ll discover the more surprising contrasts are close at hand, from the magnificent ruins of ancient Carthage, to the pretty blue-and-white artist village of Sidi Bou Said and the stunning beaches of Gammarth.

Tunis, Tunisia’s capital, and its surroundings which (making up a region known as Greater Tunis) are located in the northeast of the country, around Tunis Lake. Essentially  a large shallow lagoon, the lake is mainly used as a port today, but occasionally becomes the setting for other recreational events and activities, such as rowing regattas.

An intriguing melting pot of cultural traditions and architectural styles, where the historic districts of the medina complement the modern, cosmopolitan metropolis, the city itself offers a tantalizing taste of everything the country has to offer.  From the shisha pipes and Turkish coffees you can try in the cafes to the Baroque and Renaissance style buildings you can marvel at in Ville Nouvelle. However, venture beyond the city centre and you’ll discover there is much to engage and astonish the even the most seasoned explorer, making a tour of your fabulous surroundings unmissable.