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ℹ️Practical info — Radès
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💡 Tips
- Check the schedule for the Olympic Stadium; on match days, the entire area becomes very busy.
- Enjoy the view from the Radès-La Goulette bridge, which gives an impressive panorama of the port.
- Make use of the Radès forest for a morning walk or jog; it's the green lung of the town.
- Factor in rush hour when traveling to Tunis, as the bridge and access roads are often congested.
🍽 Food
In the restaurants near the port facilities, you can find fresh fish at fair prices.
Small fried dough balls filled with tuna and olives, a popular snack at stalls in the center.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice served as a refreshment in the city's cafes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A good place for fresh fruit, vegetables, and spices away from the tourist trails.
Radès gives modern malls with a wide selection of Tunisian fashion brands.
An expansive wooded area providing peace and fresh air amidst the industrial zone.
A lesser-known trail along the coast for quiet walks by the sea.
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Radès is a strategically significant port city in the Ben Arous Governorate of Tunisia, located approximately ten kilometers southeast of the capital, Tunis, on the Gulf of Tunis. The city serves as the country's primary maritime gateway, with its modern commercial port handling a major portion of Tunisia's container traffic and international trade. Nationally, Radès is best known for its Olympic sports complex, centered around the Stade Olympique de Radès, which was inaugurated in 2001 and has a seating capacity of 60,000. In antiquity, the site was home to the Roman settlement of Maxula, remnants of which still testify to the region's long history. Today, while being an industrial powerhouse, Radès also features the Forest of Radès, providing a vital green space for the residents of the Greater Tunis area. The city seamlessly integrates modern economic activity with a premier role in Tunisian sports culture and a rich historical heritage.
- Location: Tunisia
- Nearby: La Goulette (6 km)
- Population: ~59.998 (2022)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Rain mm | 52 | 42 | 55 | 42 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 71 | 63 | 52 | 60 |
Geography
Facts
- The port of Radès handles approximately 20% of Tunisia's total foreign trade.
- The Stade Olympique de Radès was built for the 2001 Mediterranean Games.
- The city is located at the southern end of the Lake of Tunis, opposite La Goulette.
- In Roman times, the city was known by the Latin name Maxula.
- Radès is part of the Greater Tunis area and belongs to the Ben Arous Governorate.
- The city hosts significant industrial facilities in the petrochemical and logistics sectors.
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