Nabeul is a coastal town on the northeast of Tunisia, on the Cap Bon peninsula, and it is best known as the country's pottery capital. Its ceramic traditions are long-established, and workshops and shops throughout the old town show painted tiles, bowls, plates and vases in the blues, greens and earthy tones that the town is known for.
What to see and do
- The pottery workshops: Watching pieces being shaped and decorated gives a clear sense of how the craft is made, and many visitors take home something made locally.
- The Friday market: Held every week, it fills the streets with colourful handicrafts and is the liveliest time to visit the town.
- The beaches: Nabeul's Mediterranean coast offers a quieter change of pace after time spent among the workshops and stalls.
The town suits a visit that combines cultural discovery with seaside time. You can spend a morning among the potters and craftspeople, then spend the afternoon by the water, without needing to plan a long itinerary.
Planning your visit
Nabeul has a relaxed atmosphere that many visitors find easy to enjoy at their own pace. If you want to see the weekly market at its fullest, plan your trip around a Friday. Because the town is small and walkable at its centre, a day or two is usually enough to see the workshops, browse the market and enjoy the coast, and it also works well as a base for exploring the wider Cap Bon area.