Cities in Tunisia
The most important cities in Tunisia at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
El Groa
El Groa is a charming coastal village on Djerba island, known for its tranquil atmosphere, picturesque landscapes, and the beautiful Sidi Jmour beach.
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Menzel Jemil
Menzel Jemil is a picturesque coastal town near Bizerte, known for its beautiful sandy beach fringed by refreshing pine forests.
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Chebba
Chebba is a picturesque coastal town in the Mahdia Governorate of Tunisia, known for its fishing port and tranquil beaches.
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Sangho
Sangho is a tranquil resort area near Zarzis, famous for its palm groves and fine sandy beaches along the Mediterranean.
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Ghardaia
Ghardaia is a coastal area on the island of Djerba, known for its pristine beaches and excellent kitesurfing spots.
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Tamerza
The largest mountain oasis in Tunisia, known for its dramatic waterfalls and impressive mud-brick ghost town.
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Hammam Bourguiba
An idyllic thermal spa in the Kroumirie mountains, surrounded by dense cork oak forests near the Algerian border.
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Ain Draham
An idyllic mountain village in the Kroumirie Mountains, known for its red-tiled roofs and dense cork oak forests.
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Akouda
Akouda is a charming Tunisian coastal town near Sousse, known for its beautiful beaches and rich history.
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Ksar Ghilane
A remote desert oasis at the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental, famous for its thermal spring and red sand dunes.
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Chebika
A paradise-like mountain oasis featuring crystal clear springs, palm trees, and dramatic gorges at the edge of the Sahara.
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Sahline
A charming coastal town near Monastir, Tunisia, offering beautiful sandy beaches along the Mediterranean Sea.
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Korbous
A picturesque spa town on Cap Bon, famous for its hot sulfur springs that flow directly into the sea.
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Thala
One of the highest cities in Tunisia, which played an important role during the revolution.
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Djerba
A sun-drenched island featuring whitewashed villages, ancient traditions, and stunning sandy beaches.
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Chott el Djerid
The largest salt lake in the Sahara, famous for its shimmering salt crust and fascinating mirages.
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Testour
One of the best-preserved Andalusian cities in Tunisia, known for its festival of Malouf.
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Medjez el-Bab
A strategically important city on the Medjerda River, often a battlefield in World War II.
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Menzel Temime
A city on the Cap Bon peninsula serving as a trading center for local agricultural products.
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Korba
A small coastal town known for its beaches and agriculture on the Cap Bon peninsula.
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El Djem
A historical city in the Sahel region, home to one of the largest Roman amphitheatres.
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Hammam-Lif
A coastal town south of Tunis that formerly served as a spa resort for the Beys of Tunis.
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Nefta
An ancient desert town near the Algerian border, known as a religious center of Sufism.
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Enfidha
A rapidly growing city known for its international airport and industrial parks.
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Tabarka
A coastal town in the northwest known for its coral diving and jazz festival.
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Ghar el Melh
A picturesque coastal town with imposing Ottoman forts and a unique saltwater lagoon.
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La Goulette
The main port of Tunis, known for its maritime character and seafood restaurants.
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Kélibia
A coastal city on the Cap Bon peninsula, famous for its fortress and wine production.
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Moknine
A town in the coastal region known for its pottery and traditional jewelry.
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El Haddada
El Haddada is a charming coastal village on Djerba island, offering serene beaches.
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Ariana
An important city in the Tunis metropolitan area, known for its agriculture and roses.
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Sbeitla
A city in the central highlands known for its well-preserved Roman ruins.
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Monastir
A coastal city with an impressive fortress (Ribat) and an international airport.
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Tebourba
A city northwest of Tunis with a long Roman and Andalusian history.
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Kasserine
A strategically important city in western-central Tunisia near the mountainous region.
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Sidi Bou Said
A picturesque village on a cliff near Tunis, famous for its blue and white houses.
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Ksar Hellal
An industrial city that played a key role in Tunisia's struggle for independence.
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Zaghouan
Known for its Andalusian architecture and as the starting point of a Roman aqueduct.
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Makthar
A mountain town known for its extensive and well-preserved Roman ruins.
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Midoun
The second largest city on the island of Djerba, known for its lively markets.
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Béja
An agricultural center in the northwest that was already important in antiquity.
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Menzel Bourguiba
A major industrial city near Bizerte, formerly known as Ferryville.
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Manouba
A city in the northwest of the Tunis metropolitan area, known for its university.
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Métlaoui
A city in southwestern Tunisia serving as the center of phosphate mining.
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Téboursouk
A picturesque mountain town near the significant Roman archaeological site of Dougga.
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Fériana
A city in the Kasserine region surrounded by Roman ruins and olive groves.
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Douz
Known as the gateway to the Sahara and an important site for the Sahara Festival.
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Zarzis
A coastal city in the south connected to the island of Djerba via a causeway.
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Nabeul
The center of pottery production and a major tourist destination in Tunisia.
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Ben Arous
One of the most important industrial and commercial suburban cities of Tunis.
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What are the largest cities in Tunisia?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.