Joanna James
Home to some of the Mediterranean's finest beaches, Tunisia is a beach lover's dream come true. Although the country is full of stunning white, sandy beaches, here's a rundown of five of the top beaches every visitor must experience during a trip to Tunisia.
Renowned as the perfect beach for those who love to get active during a beach holiday in Tunisia, Monastir Beach is a golden sanded paradise for the masses. Not only can one explore the picturesque shoreline of this beach on a boat ride or a cruise but one can also sign up for a camel ride around the coast. Groups of travellers can enjoy a banana boat ride or throw on their water skies and hit the water in this surfer's Mecca where big waves can always be expected.
Occupying pride of place on the south-eastern shores of Tunisia lies Djerba Beach, which is where one should go to truly get away from it all. This beach is ideal for those who wish to laze around and work on their tan or catch up on their reading, swimming, and lounging. As a prime tourist hub, the white and soft sands of the beach are not the only reason to head over to this area as there are plenty of seafood restaurants and shopping venues located nearby where holidaymakers can wine and dine or stock up on souvenirs.
As one of the obscure and lesser-known beaches in Tunisia, Plage de Chaffar is found on the southern shores of the country. Simply dubbed Chaffar Beach by locals, this picture-perfect strip is the prime beach hub for the residents of the city of Sfax nearby. Don't be surprised to see families occupying the beach in large numbers on weekends where the parents will likely be sitting on the shore with a cup of mint tea while the kids splash around in the water.
Travellers in search of a quiet and secluded beach paradise in Tunisia that's away from the hustle and bustle of city life and countless tourists will find no finer alternative to El Haouaria Beach. This pristine and unspoiled beach is found on the borders of a sleepy village and is encircled by high cliffs and a coastline laden with rock formations. Those with a passion for hiking will find that the area around El Haouaria provides excellent opportunities to engage in their favourite activity and snap photographs against dramatic backgrounds. Birdwatchers also descend on the beach during the March to May period when thousands of birds living in the mountains of El Haouaria cross over the beach on their way to European skies.
Those based at The Residence Tunis and similar rests nearby will find that one of the top beaches in Tunisia is within easy driving distance of their hotel. Hammamet Beach is not only one of the most visited Tunisia attractions among beach lovers but also marine life enthusiasts.
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