Bizerte district, Tunisia

Places to visit near Mateur

Mateur is a town in Bizerte district, Tunisia, home to about 31,005 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 6 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 2 mosques & dargahs and 5 museums. The must-see places are Jabal Ishkul (12 km), Ichkeul National Park (15 km) and Fort de Bizerte (41 km).

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Mateur, Tunisia
Mateur, Bizerte district, Tunisia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mateur at a glance

Location
Bizerte district, Tunisia
Population
about 31,005
Coordinates
37.0404° N, 9.6656° E
Places within 50 km
41 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Mateur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mateur: 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 Mateur

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mateur. The closest is Thizica Roman Amphitheater (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mateur

30 churches within 100 km of Mateur. The closest is كنيسة ماطر (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mateur

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mateur. The closest is Rebaa Mosque (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mateur

20 museums within 100 km of Mateur. The closest is Geological Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mateur

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mateur. The closest is Plage Ain Mariem (41 km); the best-known is Cap Blanc (White Cap) (46 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mateur

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mateur. The closest is سد جومين (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mateur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mateur
  2. 1 km كنيسة ماطر · church, Bizerte
  3. 1 km حديقة باستور · nature spot, Bizerte
  4. 9 km سد جومين · lake, Bizerte
  5. 19 km Jabal Ishkul · viewpoint, Bizerte
  6. 3 km Ichkeul National Park · national park, Bizerte
  7. 15 km Back to Mateur

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From travellers near Mateur

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How to reach Mateur

    All places near Mateur by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mateur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage693Thizica Roman Amphitheater (10 km)
    Churches730كنيسة ماطر (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs227Rebaa Mosque (40 km)
    Museums520Geological Museum (14 km)
    Other attractions517عين ببوش (12 km)
    Beaches & coast312Plage Ain Mariem (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611سد جومين (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29حديقة باستور (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Jabal Ishkul (12 km)
    Caves14كهف رأس حمام - شاطئ عائلي (41 km)
    Parks04ملعب الخيول بقصر السعيد (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Cani Island (67 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascades de Oued Zitoun (32 km)

    Mateur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mateur?

    Jabal Ishkul (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ichkeul National Park (national park, about 15 km), كنيسة ماطر (church, about 1 km), حديقة باستور (nature spot, about 1 km), سد جومين (lake, about 9 km), Thizica Roman Amphitheater (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 6 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 2 mosques & dargahs, 5 museums, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mateur?

    Thizica Roman Amphitheater, about 10 km by road; Mosque Sidi Annan (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mateur?

    كنيسة ماطر, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary Church (Tinja) (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Mateur?

    Rebaa Mosque, about 40 km by road; Mosquée El Médina (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mateur?

    Start in Mateur, visit كنيسة ماطر, then حديقة باستور, then سد جومين, then Jabal Ishkul, then Ichkeul National Park, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mateur?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Mateur

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