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🇹🇳 Tunisia

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Tunisia offers Mediterranean scuba diving along the north and east coasts, with additional access around the island of Djerba (near Taguermess/Midoun). In practice, divers usually plan for relatively mild to cooler water temperatures compared with tropical destinations, with conditions that can vary by season. Typical experiences include shore dives and small-boat trips over rocky bottoms, coastal drop-offs, and sheltered areas that are suitable for a range of certification levels. Visibility is often best in calmer periods, and marine life tends to reflect the Mediterranean environment rather than tropical reefs. Bases in areas such as Hammamet and the broader Nabeul–Mahdia coastline are commonly used for day trips and guided dives, while Djerba is a frequent choice for longer stays and easier logistics around the island.

Essential information for traveling in Tunisia

About Tunisia

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin and Mediterra...
Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Languages
AR FR
Demonym
Tunisian
Phone prefix
+216

Practicalities

Currency
TND
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type E, Type F
Airports
TUN NBE MIR DJE SFA

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

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