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Port of Tabarka and the Genoese fort on the hill

Why Tabarka

A small, safe port in the centre of the Mediterranean, with everything close at hand

Sardinia, Sicily, the French Riviera and Malta are one crossing away. A boatyard, parts ordered fast, and plenty to do during your stopover.

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  • Small portcalm and safe, no swell, no traffic
  • CentralSardinia, Sicily and Malta one crossing away
  • All on sitefuel, water, electricity, shops

What Tabarka offers you and your boat

  • A safe port

    Sheltered, calm, monitored. Your boat sleeps soundly, and so do you.

  • A full-service yard

    Ten trades on site, from antifouling to canvas work.

  • Parts ordered fast

    Missing something on board? We order it and it arrives quickly.

  • Things to do ashore

    Surfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, hunting, fishing, diving, hiking in the Kroumirie forest.

  • Central position

    Cagliari, Trapani and Malta one crossing away;
    Bizerte and Tunis a few hours away.

  • Low cost of living

    Stopovers, restaurants and boat work cost less than in Europe.

What to see and do during your stopover

  • The Genoese fort of Tabarka on its wooded hill, above the marina at the end of the day
    The Genoese fort, above the port.
  • The Aiguilles of Tabarka, ochre sandstone needles by clear water, a promenade below
    The Aiguilles, on the seafront.
  • Two divers above a drop-off covered in red gorgonians, off Tabarka
    Gorgonians and red coral: diving.
  • Cork oaks in Kroumirie, one stripped, above wooded hills and the bay of Tabarka
    The Kroumirie forest, above the town.

A stopover in Tabarka, in four steps

  1. 1. Let us know

    Dates, length, work needed: we get your space ready.

  2. 2. Arrive at the port

    A berth afloat or a haul-out, formalities done with you.

  3. 3. Enjoy your stopover

    Beach, forest, sea: the Kroumirie hills are right next door.

  4. 4. Leave ready

    Boat serviced, hull clean, parts on board.

The port and the yard, a short walk apart

  • Fishing boats moored at the quay in the port of Tabarka
    The fishing harbour of Tabarka.
  • Tabarka coastline with the Genoese fort, a paddleboarder offshore
    Paddleboarding below the Genoese fort.
  • Sailing yacht set on stands at the foot of the yard’s wooded hill
    The wooded hill behind the yard.
  • Motorboat moored at the quay in the port of Tabarka, fort in the background
    Alongside, ready to leave.

Tabarka port: practical answers

How much is a berth in the port of Tabarka?

Afloat, APIP, the port authority, charges berthing at 1 TND per metre per day (port quote, October 2026). For a 12 m boat, that is 12 TND a day, about €3.60. Port rates can change.

Is Tabarka a port of entry to Tunisia?

Yes. Customs, border police, the National Maritime Guard and APIP are on the same quay. We do the formalities with you on arrival: a 250 TND package, not including the APIP fees.

Can I haul out my boat in Tabarka?

Yes, at the YK Marine yard: 160 t travel hoist, boats from 6 to 35 m, monohulls and catamarans. The port charges hoisting (haul-out and relaunch) at 20 TND per gross ton, plus a 50 TND fixed fee, and the hard standing at 1 TND per gross ton per day.

Can I stay aboard?

Yes, afloat and on the hard during the work, day and night.

How far is Tabarka from Sardinia?

In a straight line, south Sardinia is about 120 to 135 nautical miles away, Trapani about 190 miles and Malta about 285 miles. Bizerte is about sixty miles along the coast.

What is there at the port?

Fuel, water and electricity (15 TND a day for both), and shops. Space is limited, afloat and on the hard: let us know before you arrive.

Limited space

Space at Tabarka is limited, afloat and on the hard. Book early.

Sailing to Tunisia? Book your space at Tabarka

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