Mahdia

El Jem, Mahdia, Tunisia

El Jem Amphitheater 2026 Guide: Tickets, Hours, What to See, and How Long to Spend

History & Heritage

The Roman site of El Jem is one of Tunisia’s main tourist attractions. This gigantic 3rd-century amphitheater, built in the Roman town of Thysdrus, is famed for its sheer magnitude, accommodating up to 35,000 spectators and second only to the Colosseum in Rome. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most […]

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Port Des Peches at Mahdia, Tunisia.

Your 2026 Travel Guide to Mahdia for a Quiet Escape, Golden Beaches, and Deep History

Destinations

Mahdia, the low-key Tunisian peninsula town that retains many of its historical charms, draws the eye with reminders of its illustrious past, especially in the compact old quarter, or Medina. It’s a working fishing port, but boasts some of Tunisia’s best sand beaches along an azure coast – perfect for travellers seeking calm, not chaos.

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