A cobbled Andalusian village of cobalt-blue doors and whitewashed walls tumbling down a cliff to a turquoise sea — one of the most photogenic places in the Mediterranean. Climb to the top for mint tea with pine nuts at the historic Café des Nattes (a haunt of Paul Klee, André Gide and Simone de Beauvoir), then step inside Dar El Annabi, an 18th-century palatial home preserved as a museum of Tunisian domestic life. It is pure, slow, postcard-perfect indulgence.
What to expect
Steep, smooth cobbles and stairs (good shoes help), galleries and artisan workshops selling the village's signature ornate birdcages, and viewpoints over the marina that earn every photo. The main street fills with day-trippers by late morning, so the magic is strongest early. Café des Nattes is gorgeous but gets a queue; Dar El Annabi is a calm, characterful break with tea included.
Good to know
About 20-25 min from La Goulette, or reachable on the TGM light-rail to Sidi Bou Said station then a short uphill walk. Go early to beat both the heat and the crowds. The cobbles are steep — not ideal for limited mobility. Carry small TND for café and the house museum; many spots do not take cards.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Tunis — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.