Hammam Bourguiba
Hammam Bourguiba, Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia
- Location
- Hammam Bourguiba, Jendouba Governorate, Tunisia
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Hammam Bourguiba is a mountain village in north-western Tunisia in the Jendouba Governorate, situated 17 kilometers west of Aïn Draham and 32 kilometers south of Tabarka. The village is known for the quality of its thermal springs and their sulphurous water which has been in use since Antiquity, and which could be enjoyed at El Mouradi Hammam Bourguiba hotel. Surrounding the village are hills dense with cork oak and pine, and the area is popular for hiking.
Insider tip — Hammam Bourguiba in the forested northwest of Tunisia near the Algerian border is one of the few hammam sites in North Africa fed directly by a sulfurous geothermal source, giving the waters a distinctive egg-scent and curative reputation for skin conditions. The town was renamed in honor of Tunisia's first president who favored the waters. Arrive on a weekday morning to bathe alongside local regulars rather than day-trippers.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).