Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands (îles Kerkennah, Sfax) - hidden island paradise with Bradt Travel Guides

I recently took the ferry from Sfax to explore the Kerkennah Islands, which are off the east coast of Tunisia in the Gulf of Gabès. At only 40km end to end and always less than 13m above sea level, the two main islands of Chergui and Gharbi are a hidden paradise that attract very few international visitors compared to Tunisia's larger and more famous Mediterranean island of Djerba. Join me as I explore every last corner of these two islands, including deserted white-sand beaches, Phoenician, Ottoman and Roman ruins and the former home of Tunisia's First President Habib Bourguiba! I also enjoy the hospitality of the excellent Casa Mia maison d'hôtes, giving you a full tour of their beautiful waterfront accommodation.

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️

0:00​​​​ - Intro: taking the ferry to Kerkennah
2:17 - Tour of Casa Mia (maison d'hôte)
5:10 - Bilez beach
5:37 - Home of Habib Bourguiba
7:01 - Gremdi
8:04 - Dar Bounouma
8:44 - Pont De Berdouna (crazy causeway!)
9:27 -- Island Heritage Museum
10:19 - Camels and white sand beaches!
10:57 - Borj el Hsar (Phoenician site)
13:00 - The perils of being a travel writer
13:32 -- Breakfast at Casa Mia (maison d'hôte)
15:00 - Ottoman Tower, Mellita
16:54 - Traditional Charfia fishing technique
17:25 - Cercina offshore oilfields
17:49 - Conclusions

My Bradt Guidebook to Tunisia (1st Edition) was published worldwide in July 2023. Print and digital versions available. Order from Amazon or here: https://www.bradtguides.com/product/t....

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