La Goulette, Tunisia?

Has anyone ever been here? I will be visiting in Aug. Can you tell me a little bit about it? Thx

La Goulette is a suburb in the Northeast of Tunis. It is located at the end of the causeway over the Lake of Tunis, the port suburb of the capital. La Goulette has been from time immemorial a place of strategic importance, controlling the entrance to Tunis's Harbor.

The main features of tourist interest in La Goulette are the Spanish and Turkish fort and the gateway of the old Arsenal on the Tunis road. The Avenue Franklin Roosevelt is a pleasant promenade in summer. There are innumerable restaurants offering tasty fish dishes as well as mutton sausages, cutlets and chicken. Beyond the Harbor is a long sandy beach which attracts many visitors from Tunis, as Tunis itself doesn't have many public access to beach fronts.

The US Embassy is also located in La Goulette. And from La Goulette you are a short drive from Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. I suggest that you go visit both as both are very historical and very beautiful. Also, since you are so close to Tunis, go and take a look at the capitol city.

I hope this helped. If you need more info, feel free to contact me. I live in Tunisia, and at one point lived in Tunis. My husband used to live right next to La Goulette when he was growing up, so I've been all over there with him recanting his childhood memories.

Hope you have a fun trip!!

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