Hergla, Coastal municipality in Sousse Governorate, Tunisia
Hergla is a coastal town perched on cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Hammamet, featuring white buildings with distinctive blue-framed windows and doors. The harbor sits below, sheltered by the land, and the traditional architecture reflects styles common along this stretch of coast.
The settlement was known as Horrea Caelia during Roman times and functioned as a frontier town separating the provinces of Byzacena and Zeugitana. This border location gave it strategic importance in the ancient Mediterranean world.
The harbor remains a working center where fishermen pursue their trade, and local craftspeople continue weaving esparto grass into baskets by hand. These practices shape daily life and connect residents to traditions rooted in the land and sea.
The town lies about 24 kilometers northwest of Sousse or about 40 kilometers south of Hammamet along the coastal highway. Its position between these two larger cities makes it convenient to visit as a day trip or stop while traveling along the coast.
Nearby sits the Sebkhet Halk el Menzel lagoon, a wetland that draws thousands of migratory birds including flamingos, spoonbills, and herons throughout the year. Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts find abundant opportunities to observe species in their natural setting.
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