Tunis: To the Coast

From Tunis we made the obligatory visit to Sidi Bou Said. First, we took the suburban train (Tunis-Goulette-Marsa railway or "TGM",) to La Marsa, a long time coastal resort since pre-colonial times, and is said to be still favored by upper middle Tunisians. We then walked south, along the coast as much as possible, to Sid Bou Said, a town on a cliff above the sea with blue and white traditional houses. It is very scenic and popular with every kind of visitor on the Sunday we visited. 

The TGM train to La Marsa.


View of the Tunis port from the train as we cross the 10 kilometer-long causeway to Goulette.


Spiffy building in upscale La Marsa


We buy a couple of Bambalouni, deep fried dough, from a stand near the La Marsa TGM station.


Two views of the Mediterranean Sea from the La Marsa promenade.




Walking south from La Marsa with more great views of the Mediterranean Sea.








View back to La Marsa.


Sidi Bou Said!