Sfax Travel Guide
Tunisia
Sfax is a city of 277,278 people on Tunisia’s eastern coast, facing the Gulf of Gabes. It is a substantial urban centre in Tunisia, with the city set inland from its nearby beaches.
Travellers arriving by air can use Sfax-Thyna International Airport, which serves the city. For time by the coast, Chaffar beach is 28 kilometres from Sfax and is the named nearby beach within 40 kilometres.
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Weather in Sfax
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Pays in TND
Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 197
Dial code +216
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated for good service. Locals often round up the bill or leave a small amount as a thank you.
Best time to visit Sfax
Jan
18°3Feb
18°5Mar
22°3Apr
22°4May
26°6Jun
30°1Jul
35°0Aug
33°2Sep
31°5Oct
28°4Nov
23°4Dec
18°4Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Sfax
Chaffar
28 km away
Things to do in Sfax
0.9 km
جامع اللخمي
muslim place of worship
0.2 km
Anasplus Rte Tunis
stadium arena
1.9 km
Golden Park Sfax
park
0.9 km
Maison de France à Sfax
cultural center
0.9 km
JOKER PROD
theatre venue
1 km
Le Palace Salle de fêtes
music venue
2.2 km
Espace Talent
arts and entertainment
3.6 km
Getting there
Sfax–Thyna International Airport · 7.5 km
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