Hammam Mellègue
حمام ملاق
A Roman hot spring bath site in the Mellegue Valley, where the spring still flows and locals still bathe beneath the ancient vaults.
Hammam Mellegue lies in the Mellegue Valley about 15 km west of Le Kef. It is a Roman bath built to use a natural hot spring. The vaulted bathing rooms and stone-built pools are largely intact, the water is quite hot, and local residents still come to bathe here, with men and women using it at separate times. The surroundings are a desolate canyon landscape. The final stretch of road is unpaved and hard to drive after rain, so it is best to hire a car or ask a local to guide you. If you want to get into the pool, bring a change of clothes and respect local customs.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Roman Baths of Le Kef
- Regional Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
- Kasbah of Le Kef
- Zaouia of Sidi Bou Makhlouf
- Dar El Kous Basilica
- El Ghriba Synagogue of Le Kef
- Althiburos (Medeina)
- Table de Jugurtha