La Marsa Beach

Tunis


Join the local crowds flocking to this urban beach to escape the summer heat with a dip in the clear waters of the Med. In colder months, the sand becomes a playground for fishermen, footballers and romantics taking afternoon strolls along the shoreline. It might not be the cleanest of beaches, but the view to Gammarth is charming, and there are a number of decent cafes nearby.


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1. Galeri El Marsa

0.25 MILES

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2. Abdelliya Palace

0.57 MILES

Inland from Marsa plage (beach), this palace was constructed in 1500 and now functions as a cultural centre where occasional performances and arts events…

3. Galerie Saladin

1.38 MILES

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4. Galerie A.Gorgi

1.4 MILES

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5. Selma Feriani Gallery

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6. North Africa American Cemetery

1.5 MILES

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8. Damous El Karita Basilica

1.76 MILES

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