Gabès, Administrative governorate in southeastern Tunisia.
Description
Gabès is an administrative region in southeastern Tunisia with a Mediterranean coast, desert zones, and agricultural lands. The region includes multiple delegations and municipalities, with the city of Gabès serving as its administrative center.
History
The region was established as an administrative division following Tunisia's independence from France in 1956. Since then, it has remained an important part of Tunisia's governance structure.
Culture
The markets in the main towns showcase local craftspeople selling metalwork, carved items, and woven textiles made by hand. You can watch artisans at work and see how traditional skills pass down through families.
Practical
The region is best explored from the city of Gabès, which serves as the main hub for accessing different municipalities. The best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to April.
Did you know?
The region houses one of the world's oldest continuously used palm garden systems with thousands of date palms. This irrigation system has enabled farming in this otherwise dry area for millennia.
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Mareth Line
49.6 km
Bou-Hedma National Park
76.2 km
Gigthis
85.7 km
Ksar Hallouf
63.7 km
Stade Municipal de Gabès
30.6 km
Military Museum of the Mareth Defense Line
52.1 km
Gabes church
31.5 km
Fishing port of Gabès
32.6 km
Bezereos
40.9 km
Ksar Jouamaa béni Khédache madnine
72.7 km
Qasr El Benia, fortlet
21.2 km
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
79.3 km
Diar Amor
27.7 km
Tamezret Berber Museum
27.5 km
Ksar Ouled Brahim
80.6 km
Gabès Lighthouse
32.5 km
Plateau de tournage de Star Wars
30.6 km
Ksar Ommarsia
80.5 km
Ksar Lobbeira
80.5 km
Ksar El Khoukha
75 km
Temple of Mercury
86.2 km
Gabès oasis
28.6 km
Train station of Gabès
30.8 km
Ksar Ouled Abdallah
75 km
Macellum (Gigthis)
86.3 km
Ksar Ouled Meftah
75 km
Ancient Roman thermae in Gigthis
86 km
Port of Ghannouch
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