Béja district, Tunisia

Places to visit near Béja

Béja is a town in Béja district, Tunisia, home to about 57,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Henchir Matria (28 km), Souk-el-Khemis Airfield (31 km) and Thignica (35 km).

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Béja, Tunisia
Béja, Béja district, Tunisia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Béja at a glance

Location
Béja district, Tunisia
Population
about 57,233
Coordinates
36.7256° N, 9.1817° E
Places within 50 km
65 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Béja

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Béja: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Béja

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Béja. The closest is Kasbah (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Béja

21 churches within 100 km of Béja. The closest is Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Béja) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Béja

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Béja. The closest is Barrage Kesseb (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Béja

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Béja. The closest is Oued Zen National Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Béja

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Béja. The closest is Small Mosque of Béja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Béja

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Béja. The closest is Sidi Ghrib (69 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Béja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Béja
  2. 1 km Small Mosque of Béja · mosque, Béja
  3. 1 km Great Mosque of Béja · mosque, Béja
  4. 1 km Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Béja) · church, Béja
  5. 28 km Henchir Matria · heritage site, Béja
  6. 28 km Kasbah · heritage site, Béja
  7. 0 km Back to Béja

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From travellers near Béja

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How to reach Béja

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Béja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3790Kasbah (1 km)
    Churches621Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Béja) (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs618Barrage Kesseb (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Oued Zen National Park (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs58Small Mosque of Béja (1 km)
    Other attractions28Souk-el-Khemis Airfield (31 km)
    Beaches & coast07Sidi Ghrib (69 km)
    Museums06Musée de Bulla Regia (53 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Rijāl al Kāf (30 km)
    Caves12Ghorfet Ben Saltane (25 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascades de Oued Zitoun (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ile Maudite (87 km)

    Béja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Béja?

    Small Mosque of Béja (mosque, about 1 km), Great Mosque of Béja (mosque, about 1 km), Kasbah (heritage site, about 1 km), Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Béja) (church, about 1 km), Henchir Matria (heritage site, about 28 km), Belalis Maior / Henchir el-Faouar (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Béja?

    65 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Béja?

    Kasbah, about 1 km by road; Belalis Maior / Henchir el-Faouar (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Béja?

    Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Béja), about 1 km by road; Church of Oued Zarga (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Béja?

    Barrage Kesseb, about 21 km by road; Barrage Sidi Salem (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Béja?

    Start in Béja, visit Small Mosque of Béja, then Great Mosque of Béja, then Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Béja), then Henchir Matria, then Kasbah, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Béja?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Béja

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Béja’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Béja on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.