Nabeul, Coastal municipality in Cape Bon Peninsula, Tunisia
Nabeul is a coastal town on Cape Bon peninsula that stretches along the Mediterranean with sandy beaches, a working port, and citrus groves extending into the countryside. Flower fields and orchards form a sharp contrast to the built-up areas of the city.
The town was founded as Neapolis in the 5th century BC as a Greek settlement and later became a Roman trade center for grain distribution. This shift reflects its strategic coastal location that enabled commerce across the centuries.
Pottery shapes daily life throughout the city, with workshops visible everywhere displaying handmade, decorated pieces. Visitors can watch artisans at work and see how this craft continues to define local identity.
The main market runs every Friday with a wide selection of ceramics, textiles, fresh produce, and local harissa paste available. Plan to arrive early in the morning to see the best selection before stalls begin closing at midday.
Submerged archaeological remains show structures destroyed by a devastating tsunami during the 365 CE earthquake from Crete. These sunken finds offer a rare glimpse of the ancient Roman city preserved beneath the seafloor.
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