Cap Bon
Cap Bon is a peninsula of beach towns, pottery workshops and citrus groves, an easy trip from Tunis for a slow coastal stay.
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Cap Bon is a peninsula at the northeastern tip of Tunisia, pointing toward Sicily across the Mediterranean. Most of it lies in Nabeul Governorate. The main towns sit along the east coast, where long sand beaches, fishing harbors and old fortifications line the road. Nabeul is known for hand-painted ceramics and orange and citrus groves. Hammamet, farther south, is the peninsula's best-known resort area and has a walled medina.
Kerkouane, on the northeast coast, is one of the best-preserved Punic towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Korbous, on the western side, is known for its hot springs. The peninsula suits beach stays, day trips from Tunis and travelers who want history alongside the sea. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for walking and sightseeing, while summer brings the most beach crowds and heat. Plan at least three days to cover the coast and inland towns without rushing.
Cap Bon in five
- Carry dinars in small notesSmall shops, louage fares and village cafés expect cash in Tunisian dinars (TND), and card machines are less common off the resort strips. Change money at a bank or exchange office before you reach the coast.Money and costs
- Take a louage between townsLouages are shared taxis and minibuses. They leave when full, not on a fixed timetable. They are the cheapest way between Tunis and the main towns, and a car covers the villages they miss.Getting around
- Download the peninsula offlineVillage lanes and louage stops are hard to find on a printed map. Save the area in the offline maps settings of Google Maps before you leave Tunis.
- Bargain in Nabeul's pottery shopsNabeul is known for painted ceramics, and sellers expect you to haggle. Start well below the first asking price and walk away once to hear the next offer.
- Plan Kerkouane and Kelibia as one dayKerkouane, a Punic town on the east coast and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a short drive from the Kelibia fortress. Visit the ruins first, before the midday heat, and climb to the fortress in the afternoon.
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Need to know
- Currency
- Tunisian dinar (TND)
- Entry
- Many passports need no visa for short stays; check yours before booking
- Emergency
- 197 police, 190 ambulance, 198 fire
- Tipping
- Small tips are normal; round up taxi fares
- Time
- UTC+1, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, rainy
- FebruaryCool, showers
- MarchMild, spring starts
- AprilWarm, green
- MayWarm, quiet
- JuneWarm, dry
- JulyHot, busy
- AugustHot, holidays
- SeptemberWarm, sea swims
- OctoberMild, harvest
- NovemberRain returns
- DecemberCool, rainy
Right now in Cap Bon
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Wind
- 32 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Cap Bon
10:57 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today19°16°100%Monday: Rain. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue21°16°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed24°16°12%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Thu23°18°20%Thursday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Fri21°18°10%Friday: Rain. High 21°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat21°13°7%Saturday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Sun24°12°9%Sunday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 9%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.013 TND
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Every year
- Jul–AugInternational Festival of CarthageTunis, a day trip
- Jul–AugHammamet International FestivalHammamet, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Tunisabout 1 hour by road from HammametThe capital, with the Bardo museum and the medina.Read the guide
- Kerkouaneabout 1 hour by car from NabeulA Punic town on the east coast and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Kelibiaabout 45 min by car from NabeulA harbour town with a fortress above the sea.
- El Haouariaabout 1 hour by car from NabeulSea cliffs and old quarries at the tip of the peninsula.
Before you go to Cap Bon
Rules for Cap Bon, checked
- Many passports enter Tunisia visa-free for short stays. Check your nationality with your foreign ministry or the Tunisian embassy before you book.
- Carrying Tunisian dinars out of the country is limited. Check the current limit with Tunisian customs before you leave.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating or drinking in public during daylight hours. Some cafés close until sunset.
- Cover shoulders and knees when you enter a mosque, and ask before photographing police, military or government buildings.
Plan around Cap Bon
Regions, entry, transport and money for a Tunisia trip
Read the guideGetting aroundLouages, buses and car hire between the peninsula towns
Read the guideMoney and costsDinars, cards and typical prices on the coast
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa and what to check before you book
Read the guideWhere to stayHotels and guesthouses along the peninsula
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData for maps and bookings on the road
Read the guideCap Bon FAQ
Is Cap Bon worth visiting?
Yes, for beaches, Nabeul pottery and the Punic ruins at Kerkouane. The resort towns get busy in summer.
How do you get to Cap Bon from Tunis?
Take a louage or a car from Tunis. The drive to Hammamet is usually about an hour without heavy traffic, and a car reaches the cliffs at El Haouaria and the Kelibia fortress more easily.
How many days do you need on Cap Bon?
Two nights cover Hammamet, Nabeul and one ruin site. Add a third night for the east coast villages and a full day for Kerkouane and Kelibia.
Can you visit Cap Bon without a car?
Yes, with louages between the main towns. Villages and Kerkouane are harder to reach, so a car gives you the most options.
Is Hammamet or Nabeul better?
Hammamet suits beach stays and hotels with pools. Nabeul suits a stay around the souks and pottery workshops, with a more local feel.
When is the best time to visit Cap Bon?
April to June and September to October, when days are warm and the sea is pleasant. July and August are hot and busy, and winter is cool and wet.