Nabeul

Nabeul is where Tunisia's chillies are dried, ground and turned into harissa. Its potters and ceramic painters supply the whole country.

History

Ancient Neapolis was a Greek and Roman town famous for its fish sauce, garum.

Customs

Every Friday the big market draws people from all of Cap Bon.

Food

Visit during the Harissa Festival in autumn and taste harissa made a dozen ways.

Best time

Autumn for the chilli harvest, Friday for the market.

Tunisian harissa was added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022.