Beni M'Tir Dam & Lake
سد بني مطير / Barrage de Béni M'Tir
A highland reservoir ringed by forest southeast of Aïn Draham, with a lake and woodland scenery and the colonial-era village of Béni M’Tir alongside.
Béni M’Tir Reservoir was built in the 1950s, about 10 km southeast of Aïn Draham, at roughly 500 meters elevation. Its surface is surrounded by dense cork oak and pine forest, and the tranquil scenery has earned it the nickname “Switzerland of Tunisia.” Viewpoints along the dam crest and lakeshore are good for strolling, picnicking, and birdwatching. The nearby village of Béni M’Tir keeps its French-style pitched-roof houses and an old church. The drive from Aïn Draham takes about 20 minutes, and it pairs well with a forest hike on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aïn Draham & Cork Oak Forest
- Hammam Bourguiba
- Tabarka Marina & Beach
- Tabarka Coral Reef Diving
- Les Aiguilles
- Genoese Fort of Tabarka
- Chemtou (Simitthus) Archaeological Site & Museum
- El Feidja National Park