What to see in Sido Bou Said in 1 day, beautiful town in Tunisia

If in your trip to tunisia do you want to see a charming town, you have an undoubted candidate in Sidi Bou Said.

It is a place that brings together the essences of a typical Mediterranean town, in the image and likeness of the towns of the greek islands from which he has been inspired to preserve the precious combination of white and blue colors that bathes all its buildings.

Located on a promontory, at the end of the peninsula of Carthage, very close to the capital, it was in 1920 when, based on a decree sponsored by the baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger This coastal enclave began to be protected.

Curiosities history of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia

After residing on the Greek islands, upon arriving in this Tunisian enclave a mansion was built that maintained the decorative style of the houses on said islands, with a whitewashed façade and blue doors, grilles and window lattices.

Thanks to the influence of said baron, since then that combination of colors has become the aesthetic essence of Sidi Bou Said, which currently allows us to enjoy charming corners.

This is what I have been able to verify during my two trips to tunisia, the most recent to know the hotel Le Royal Hammamet, in which visit Sidi Bou Said it was a essential.

If you are a photography fan like me, I assure you that you will be able to enjoy taking the best snapshots that reflect the charm of this so beautiful town in Tunisia.

That's right, I can tell you that Sidi Bou Said is a very touristy town, whose streets are full of visitors, even more so in high season.

Its current name comes from the name of a mystic who settled in this area of Carthage at the beginning of the 13th century.

And it was in the 19th century when the then enclave called Djebel Manar, Meaning lighthouse mountain, became known as Sidi Bou Said.

What to see and do in Sidi Bou Said (Tunisia) in 1 day

In your walk through Sidi Bou Said you must walk through its main street, which is full of stores souvenirs and crafts where leather goods, fabrics and ceramics products abound.

This street takes you to the top of the hill, where you will reach a gazebo from where you can see a wide panoramic view of this coastal area of ​​Tunisia, with the foreground of a leisure boat port.

In this panorama a building will catch your attention that you will identify by the Tunisian flag on the façade.

This is the palace In Nejma ez Zahra, which was the residence of the aforementioned Baron d'Erlanger, and which is currently the Center for Arab and Mediterranean Music, where in addition to holding concerts, it houses a museum of tunisian instruments.

Café des Nattes in Sidi Bou Said

Another highlight on your walk is the Cafe des Nattes (Mats Coffee), which you find in the main square of the very small Sidi Bou Said village.

The staircase that takes you up to this ideal place to enjoy tea was the access to the entrance of a mosque built in the 18th century.

Now, behind the cafe you have the corner occupied by the small sanctuary dedicated to a saint, which has become a place of visit and prayer.

But, above all, in your walk through Sidi Bou Said You must get lost in its alleys, even narrow alleys.

This way you will see the window grilles, all decorated with the color blue.

Or the beautiful wooden lattices that cover balconies and windows. Or the wooden doors decorated with hardware.

In short, despite the reluctance that you may have because it is a very touristy place, a common meeting place for cruise passengers arriving in the city of Tunisia, I assure you that it is totally worth it. visit Sidi Bou Said during your trip through this North African country.

You'll see how you don't regret it.

Best Photos of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia

Here I leave you more photos of the beautiful Sidi Bou Said, near the Tunisian capital, with its charming corners.