Sport and adventure in Tunisia: golf, diving and desert

With its sunny climate, varied coastline and wide open spaces, Tunisia lends itself to a host of outdoor activities. The seabed off Tabarka draws divers, the lagoons of Djerba attract kitesurfers, and golf courses follow one another along the coast from Hammamet to Monastir. Inland, mountains and forests offer fine hiking and mountain biking routes.

The south promises adventure of another kind: camel rides, 4x4 excursions or nights in a bivouac among the dunes. After the effort, thalassotherapy, for which Tunisia is a major destination, and hot springs offer a welcome moment of relaxation, whatever the season, and round off an active trip in comfort.

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Diving in Tabarka

Tabarka's rocky seabed is renowned for its red coral, drop-offs and groupers. It is one of the best diving spots in the country, suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike.

Tabarka

Golf on the coast

Tunisia has around ten courses, notably in Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui, Monastir, Djerba, Tabarka and Tozeur. The mild climate allows play all year round, especially in autumn, winter and spring.

Monastir

Kitesurfing on Djerba

Shallow lagoons and steady winds make Djerba a popular spot with kitesurfers, both beginners and experts. The Kerkennah Islands also offer excellent conditions.

Djerba

Hiking on Jebel Zaghouan

About an hour from Tunis, this limestone massif offers panoramic trails starting from the Roman Water Temple. From here ran the aqueduct that supplied Carthage.

Camel trek around Douz

The gateway to the Sahara, Douz is the starting point for camel rides and bivouacs in the Grand Erg Oriental. Multi-day treks are led by local guides.

Thalassotherapy

Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia and Djerba have many thalassotherapy centres using seawater. A few days of treatment are the perfect complement to an active holiday.

Hammamet

Water sports

Beyond diving and kitesurfing, the Tunisian coast is ideal for windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing. The marinas of Bizerte, Tabarka, Port El Kantaoui and Monastir welcome sailors. The calm waters of the Gulf of Hammamet and the southern lagoons are well suited to beginners and families looking for gentle conditions.

Hiking, mountain biking and climbing

The forests of Kroumirie around Ain Draham, Boukornine near Tunis, Jebel Zaghouan and the Dahar uplands around Tataouine offer varied routes. Spring and autumn are the best seasons. In the south, the canyons of the mountain oases and the limestone cliffs also attract trekking and climbing enthusiasts looking for wild, uncrowded terrain.

Desert, thalasso and hot springs

In the Sahara, quad bikes, 4x4s and camels let you explore the dunes around Douz and Ksar Ghilane, where a natural hot spring welcomes travellers. In the north, the spa towns of Korbous on Cap Bon and Hammam Bourguiba in Kroumirie continue an age-old bathing tradition, alongside the thalassotherapy centres of the coast.

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