Jendouba district, Tunisia

Places to visit near Tabarka

Tabarka is a town in Jendouba district, Tunisia, home to about 13,712 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tabarka Lighthouse (1 km), Oued Zen National Park (19 km) and Dar Fatma Peatlands (21 km).

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Tabarka, Tunisia
Tabarka, Jendouba district, Tunisia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tabarka at a glance

Location
Jendouba district, Tunisia
Population
about 13,712
Coordinates
36.9544° N, 8.7580° E
Places within 50 km
53 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Tabarka

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Forts & heritage near Tabarka

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tabarka. The closest is Guesguès (1 km); the best-known is Tabarka Lighthouse (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tabarka

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tabarka. The closest is ملولة طبرقة (1 km); the best-known is Oued Zen National Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tabarka

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tabarka. The closest is سد سيدي البراق (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Tabarka

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabarka. The closest is شاطئ ملولة plage malloula (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tabarka

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tabarka. The closest is Fishing Port, Marina (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Tabarka

11 churches within 100 km of Tabarka. The closest is Roman Basilica (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tabarka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabarka
  2. 1 km Guesguès · heritage site, Jendouba
  3. 1 km Bordj Sidi Massoud · heritage site, Jendouba
  4. 1 km Tabarka Lighthouse · heritage site, Jendouba
  5. 20 km Oued Zen National Park · national park, Jendouba
  6. 19 km Dar Fatma Peatlands · nature spot, Jendouba
  7. 21 km Back to Tabarka

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    Within 15 km of Tabarka

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabarka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1274Guesguès (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817ملولة طبرقة (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs816سد سيدي البراق (22 km)
    Beaches & coast916شاطئ ملولة plage malloula (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints513Fishing Port, Marina (1 km)
    Churches211Roman Basilica (1 km)
    Other attractions410Habib Bourguiba Statue (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs18Masdjid al-Qala (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Ile Maudite (37 km)
    Waterfalls12Les Chutes de Bni Mtir (32 km)
    Museums02Musée de Bulla Regia (55 km)
    Parks11Morjane Park (4 km)
    Caves11Ghorfet Ben Saltane (39 km)

    Tabarka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabarka?

    Tabarka Lighthouse (heritage site, about 1 km), Oued Zen National Park (national park, about 19 km), Guesguès (heritage site, about 1 km), Dar Fatma Peatlands (nature spot, about 21 km), Bordj Sidi Massoud (heritage site, about 1 km), Genoese Fort of Tabarka (fort, about 2 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tabarka?

    Guesguès, about 1 km by road; Coral Tree Monument (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tabarka?

    ملولة طبرقة, about 1 km by road; Oued Zen National Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tabarka?

    سد سيدي البراق, about 22 km by road; Beni-Mtir Lake (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabarka?

    Start in Tabarka, visit Guesguès, then Bordj Sidi Massoud, then Tabarka Lighthouse, then Oued Zen National Park, then Dar Fatma Peatlands, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabarka?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Tabarka

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