Tunisia: Day Tripping From Tunis on the Train

After visiting Dougga and Bulla Regia as stopovers, we found ourselves with an extra day. We went joy riding on the suburban train, though it was operating at a reduced schedule for Ramadan. We first had a short walk in the Boukernine National Park, happened upon millions of wildflowers on the hill, and great views back north to Tunis, and below to Hamman-Lif







We then looked around in Hamman-Lif, which had been a settlement since Punic times, and was the "Saint Tropez" of Tunisia during colonial time, still evidenced by the Casino on the waterfront. Next, we stopped in Rades, another ancient settlement, home of a large number of colonial villas. There is even a church. At the time of independence, 10% of the population were European. Now I see they weren't all living in Tunis proper.

Hamman-Lif Casino, Beach, and Outdoor Market








Video: Our train from Hammam-Lif to Rades pulls into the Station.


Rades City Hall


Abandoned Catholic Church in Rades.


Colonial Villa in Rades


The Scene at Rades Train Station.