Gabès

Where the palm grove meets the sea.

Gabès is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where an oasis meets the sea. Beneath its date palms, farmers grow fruit trees and vegetables in layers, a traditional system that turns desert edge into garden.

The town's Jara market is known for henna, sold in bright green mounds alongside spices and baskets. Take a ride through the palm grove at Chenini Gabès to see how the oasis works.

Highlights

• The coastal oasis

• The henna market

• Chenini Gabès palm grove

Best for: Nature, markets, road trips

Photo: Noomen9 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0