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Djebel Oust Thermal Spa

Djebel Oust, Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia
Djebel Oust Thermal Spa
Location
Djebel Oust, Ben Arous Governorate, Tunisia
Water type
thermal
Temperature
40 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

Djebel Oust Thermal Spa is located in the ruins of an ancient Roman thermal complex at the foot of Djebel Oust mountain, 30 km south of Tunis, where chloride-rich thermal waters at 56°C continue to flow from the same geological fault that Roman engineers channelled 2,000 years ago to supply the baths of Roman Thuburbo Majus. The modern thermal hotel exploits these same ancient springs for contemporary balneotherapy, creating a living continuity between Roman therapeutic architecture and 21st-century wellness in the heart of Tunisia's greatest concentration of Roman ruins. The nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites of Carthage and the extraordinary mosaic museum of the Bardo National Palace, both within an hour's drive, make Djebel Oust a thermal destination embedded in the deepest layers of North African classical civilization.

Insider tip — Djebel Oust lies 30 km south of Tunis at the foot of a limestone ridge, where thermal springs at 40°C have fed a resort spa since the French colonial period. The waters are rich in sulphates and trace minerals, and the modern hammam complex integrates traditional North African bathing ritual with contemporary hydrotherapy. Book the early morning algae-wrap session for the best light over the Medjerda plain from the terrace.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).