Places to visit near

El Fahs

El Fahs is a town in Zaghouan Governorate district, Tunisia of about 18,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 0 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Thuburbo Majus, Abbir Maius and Djebel Zaghouan.

36.3742° N, 9.9065° EPop. 18,083

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km37
Must-see82
Notable144
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Fahs

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Fahs
  2. Forumheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. بحيرة بئر مشارقةlake · 45 min
  4. Depienne Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Djebel Zaghouanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Abbir Maiusheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Fahs
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Fahs?

Thuburbo Majus (heritage site, about 4 km), Abbir Maius (heritage site, about 13 km), Djebel Zaghouan (viewpoint, about 23 km), Temple of Baalat (heritage site, about 4 km), Palaestra (heritage site, about 4 km), Forum (heritage site, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Fahs?

37 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to El Fahs?

Temple of Baalat, about 4 km by road; Thuburbo Majus (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to El Fahs?

Saint Joseph Church (Bir Halima), about 16 km by road; Depienne Church (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Fahs?

Start in El Fahs, visit Forum, then بحيرة بئر مشارقة, then Depienne Church, then Djebel Zaghouan, then Abbir Maius, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.