Hergla

Twenty kilometres north of Sousse, Hergla is a white village perched above the sea, with a small fishing port and a mosque that overlooks the bay. A calm alternative to the hotel strip.

History

The main mosque is named after Sidi Bou Mendel, a holy man who, according to tradition, settled here in the 13th century.

Customs

Esparto weaving, pottery and fishing are still the village crafts.

Food

Fresh fish at the port.

Best time

All year. June and September for swimming.

The name comes from Horrea Caelia, the grain warehouses that the Romans built here to ship the harvests of the region.