Just 1/4 hour south west of the city of El Haouaria (31km) is the fishing village of Zougag, located at the tip of an isolated peninsula that extends 18 km down a coastline of pristine beaches. Mangrove lagoons, Mountains and forest border its other side. Pine trees and olive groves, cattle ranches, and an occasional cluster of houses dot the peninsula, which ends at the Bir Djeddi, a natural marina. Shrimping, sardine and lobster boats line the beach at the edge of the marina of Sidi Daoued, once the biggest Tuna Port of the Mediterranean, which is now backed by the worn houses and dirt streets of town. A ragged place, its recommended for those interested in birding, but probably not of much interest to other travelers.
Bird-watchers hire local fishermen to take them out around the lagoons, where they can see herons, flamingos in Korba, ducks in Wed Laabid, and countless other species of birds. Inland, the sparsely populated land is a haven for wild boars, Jackal and Hares. There's talk of making the entire peninsula into an ecological preserve, and thus far, residents have resisted attempts by developers to turn the area into a large-scale resort. For now, visitors are treated to the ultimate peaceful refuge.
Getting There--By Car--To reach Zougag, drive Northeast from Tunis on the
highway through Soliman to El Haouaria. There are no signs marking Zougag; ask for directions in Soliman.
By Bus—From the Central Bus Station “Bab Alioua” has several second-class buses daily to Zougag.
Nonetheless, we are always here to help, just call us or email us 72 hours in advance so we can arrange transportation from wherever you could be.
Bird-watchers hire local fishermen to take them out around the lagoons, where they can see herons, flamingos in Korba, ducks in Wed Laabid, and countless other species of birds. Inland, the sparsely populated land is a haven for wild boars, Jackal and Hares. There's talk of making the entire peninsula into an ecological preserve, and thus far, residents have resisted attempts by developers to turn the area into a large-scale resort. For now, visitors are treated to the ultimate peaceful refuge.
Getting There--By Car--To reach Zougag, drive Northeast from Tunis on the
highway through Soliman to El Haouaria. There are no signs marking Zougag; ask for directions in Soliman.
By Bus—From the Central Bus Station “Bab Alioua” has several second-class buses daily to Zougag.
Nonetheless, we are always here to help, just call us or email us 72 hours in advance so we can arrange transportation from wherever you could be.
