Tunisia · between seasons
Winter storage in the southern Mediterranean.
Five harbours from Bizerte to Monastir, with options for leaving the boat ashore or afloat. The maps show where they are; the overview describes boatyards, facilities and the journey to the airport.
Tunisia in the Mediterranean
The north and east coasts are close to the cruising grounds around Sicily, Malta and Sardinia. The frame shows the area containing the five harbours.
Find a harbour on the map
Overview maps at different scales. Map: Sophie · CC BY 4.0. Coastline data: Natural Earth · public domain.
North coast · winter berths afloat
Marina Bizerte
Photo: Citizen59
Bizerte is on the north coast, with the town and old harbour a short distance from the marina. The main option here is leaving the boat afloat through the winter. The marina is open all year and offers specific winter agreements.
For haul-out, the tourism authorities refer to a 100-tonne travel lift in the fishing harbour of Zarzouna. This is a separate facility, not a storage area inside Marina Bizerte.
AirportTunis-Carthage is about 70 km away by road.
↑ Back to the mapNear Tunis · a short trip to the airport
Port Marina Gammarth
Photo: Citizen59
Gammarth is north of Tunis. The short journey from the airport makes the marina practical for dropping off, collecting or working on the boat. Shops and restaurants surround the harbour basin.
Tunis-Carthage: Approx. 15 km
AirportTunis-Carthage is nearest. This gives a short drive between the plane and the boat.
↑ Back to the mapHammamet · large boatyard and storage ashore
Port Yasmine Hammamet
Photo: Kritzolina
Yasmine has a large dedicated boatyard beside the harbour office. The yard makes the harbour relevant for winter storage ashore and major maintenance between seasons.
The published winter period is 1 October–30 April. The marina’s price list covers berthing; haul-out, space ashore and boatyard work are separate items.
AirportsEnfidha is around 40 km away and Tunis-Carthage around 70 km. Both are options when dropping off and collecting the boat.
↑ Back to the mapNear Sousse · marina with haul-out
Port El Kantaoui
Photo: Habib Mhenni
El Kantaoui is just north of Sousse, with restaurants, shops and apartments around the harbour. The marina has an area for haul-out and work on boats, CCTV and 24-hour reception.
El Kantaoui is an option to examine further, while Monastir and Yasmine have more detailed information about winter storage and accounts from visiting sailors.
AirportsMonastir is about 20–25 km away, Enfidha around 35–40 km.
↑ Back to the mapMonastir · established winter base
Marina Cap Monastir
Photo: Habib M’henni
Monastir is an established winter base for visiting sailors, with the town close by and the airport just a few kilometres away. It also has an international community of people who live aboard through the winter.
Monastir airport: Approx. 6 km
For larger lifts, there is a boatyard in the fishing harbour about one nautical mile away. A sailor’s account from winter 2023–2024 describes an active community; wind and dust are among the practical drawbacks in winter.
AirportThe short journey to Monastir airport is an advantage when flight days fit. Tunis is an alternative when seasonal routes offer few connections.
↑ Back to the mapAbout the selection and sources
The guide brings together five harbours worth considering for longer stays. Yasmine is especially relevant for storage ashore, Monastir for an established winter community and Bizerte for berths afloat. The numbering follows the coast from north to south.
Harbour information and customs rules were checked against operators, Tunisian customs and harbour guides on 19 September 2026. Links appear beside each place. Travel distances are approximate; flight options vary throughout the year.