Nabeul district, Tunisia

Places to visit near Takelsa

Takelsa is a town in Nabeul district, Tunisia, home to about 20,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 15 churches and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Boukornine National Park (33 km), Ennejma Ezzahra (34 km) and Cape Carthage Lighthouse (34 km).

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Takelsa, Tunisia
Takelsa, Nabeul district, Tunisia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Takelsa at a glance

Location
Nabeul district, Tunisia
Population
about 20,659
Coordinates
36.7833° N, 10.6333° E
Places within 50 km
113 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Takelsa

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

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Takelsa. The closest is Naceur Bey Palace (34 km); the best-known is Cape Carthage Lighthouse (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Takelsa

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Takelsa. The closest is الوطن القبلي (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Takelsa

24 churches within 100 km of Takelsa. The closest is Saint Vincent de Paul Church (Mraissa) (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Takelsa

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Takelsa. The closest is Mâlik Ibn Anas Mosque (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Takelsa

20 museums within 100 km of Takelsa. The closest is Ennejma Ezzahra (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Takelsa

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Takelsa. The closest is Jebel Boukornine (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Takelsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Takelsa
  2. 9 km Saint Vincent de Paul Church (Mraissa) · church, Nabeul
  3. 24 km Boukornine National Park · national park, Ben Arous
  4. 26 km Roman Villas · heritage site, Tunis
  5. 2 km Ennejma Ezzahra · museum, Tunis
  6. 1 km Cape Carthage Lighthouse · heritage site, Tunis
  7. 34 km Back to Takelsa

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From travellers near Takelsa

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How to reach Takelsa

    All places near Takelsa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Takelsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage52102Naceur Bey Palace (34 km)
    Beaches & coast1125الوطن القبلي (17 km)
    Churches1524Saint Vincent de Paul Church (Mraissa) (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs521Mâlik Ibn Anas Mosque (35 km)
    Museums920Ennejma Ezzahra (34 km)
    Other attractions818Port Plaisance (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Jebel Boukornine (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Boukornine National Park (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35سد لبنة (33 km)
    Parks15ساحة 14 يناير 2011 (50 km)
    Caves14Ma.caverne (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Chikly (47 km)

    Takelsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Takelsa?

    Saint Vincent de Paul Church (Mraissa) (church, about 9 km), Boukornine National Park (national park, about 33 km), Ennejma Ezzahra (museum, about 34 km), Cape Carthage Lighthouse (heritage site, about 34 km), Roman Villas (heritage site, about 35 km), Jebel Boukornine (viewpoint, about 35 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 15 churches, 5 mosques & dargahs, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Takelsa?

    Naceur Bey Palace, about 34 km by road; Cape Carthage Lighthouse (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Takelsa?

    الوطن القبلي, about 17 km by road; شاطئ الرتيبة (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Takelsa?

    Saint Vincent de Paul Church (Mraissa), about 9 km by road; Asterius Chapel (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Takelsa?

    Start in Takelsa, visit Saint Vincent de Paul Church (Mraissa), then Boukornine National Park, then Roman Villas, then Ennejma Ezzahra, then Cape Carthage Lighthouse, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Takelsa?

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

    Towns near Takelsa

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