Bou Jaafar Beach & Corniche
شاطئ بوجعفر
A fine-sand beach right beside the city centre, stretching for several kilometres along the Corniche. In the evenings it is a favourite spot for locals to stroll and have coffee.
Bou Jaafar Beach lies to the north of Sousse's old town and extends north along the Corniche, the seafront boulevard. The sand is soft and fine, and the water is gentle. In summer you can rent parasols and loungers, and there are jet skis and paragliding. Hotels, cafés and ice-cream shops line both sides of the Corniche, and in the evenings the whole city comes out for a stroll, creating a lively atmosphere. It is about 10 minutes' walk from the medina. Weekends in peak season are crowded, so apply sunscreen and keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Medina of Sousse
- Ribat of Sousse
- Dar Essid Museum
- Great Mosque of Sousse
- Sousse Archaeological Museum
- Catacombs of Sousse
- Port El Kantaoui
- Bourguiba Mausoleum