Nabeul

A seaside governorate on the Cap Bon peninsula, with the resort town of Hammamet, the pottery town of Nabeul and Punic-era ruins.

Nabeul Governorate covers the Cap Bon peninsula in northeast Tunisia, surrounded by sea on three sides and one of the country's most popular beach-resort regions. Hammamet is known for its beaches, old town and resort hotels, while Nabeul is famous for its pottery and weekly market. At the eastern end of the peninsula stands the fort of Kelibia, and the nearby Punic town of Kerkouane is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the peninsula's northern tip, El Haouaria is known for its sea cliffs and ancient quarries. Summer is ideal for beach holidays, and spring and autumn for sightseeing. It is about an hour's drive from Tunis, and can also be reached via Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport.

Destinations

• Hammamet
• Kelibia
• Tunis

Itineraries

• Carthage & Cap Bon Peninsula Loop – Start from Tunis and loop around the Cap Bon Peninsula to see Punic ruins, coastal fortresses, and white medinas.
• Northern Tunisia Ancient Ruins & Coast Self-Drive – Loop around the northern coast and inland ancient cities, from Carthage to Dougga, and on to Cap Bon.
• Tunisia Classic North-South Loop – Head south from Tunis to the oases and the Sahara, then return north via El Jem, connecting major World Heritage sites.
• Algeria & Tunisia Ancient Heritage – Fly across two countries, connecting Tipasa, Timgad, Carthage, Dougga, and Kairouan.
• In-Depth Tunisia: From the Mediterranean to the Sahara – Explore the north and the Sahel by train, rent a car to head south, and finish with a flight out of Djerba Island.