Jendouba Governorate dive sites
Tunisia · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Best Season
May to October
Skill Levels
intermediate
Nearby Cities
Tabarka
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Diving in Jendouba Governorate
Jendouba Governorate offers reef dive sites across 1 location. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
How do I reach Tabarka Needles Reef?
Tabarka is located in northwestern Tunisia near the Algerian border. The nearest airport is Tabarka-Ain Draham Airport, which receives seasonal charter flights from Europe. Alternatively, fly into Tunis-Carthage International Airport and drive approximately 170 kilometres west along the coastal highway. Several local dive centres in Tabarka harbour offer daily boat trips to the Needles, which lie roughly 15 minutes offshore.
What certification level is needed for the Needles?
An Open Water certification with some experience is sufficient for the shallower sections of the pinnacles between 8 and 18 metres. The deeper portions reaching 35 metres require Advanced Open Water certification. Currents are generally moderate but can pick up around the pinnacle tops, so comfort with mild drift diving is recommended. Visibility is typically excellent from June through September.
Is red coral collection allowed at this site?
Harvesting red coral is strictly regulated in Tunisia and requires a government-issued licence available only to professional coral fishermen operating under quota. Recreational divers are not permitted to collect any coral. The Tunisian authorities have increased enforcement in recent years to protect the remaining colonies, so please observe a strict look-but-do-not-touch policy.