Korbous
A thermal spa village on the Gulf of Tunis where hot mineral water runs straight into the sea.
Updated 2 September 2026
Korbous is squeezed into a narrow valley on the western side of Cap Bon where hot springs rise, used since Roman times when the place was known as Aquae Calidae Carpitanae. The village has bath houses fed by the springs, and at Ain Atrous just outside it, water at around fifty degrees pours out of the rock straight into the sea, where people sit in the shallows in the mix of hot spring and cold seawater.
Highlights
- Ain Atrous - hot water pouring from the rock directly into the sea.
- The bath houses - spring-fed baths in the village, used since Roman times.
- The cliff road - the winding coastal route in from Soliman.
- The gulf view - Tunis and the far shore across the Gulf of Tunis.
When to go
October to May is the most comfortable; hot springs in summer heat are less appealing. Weekends bring crowds from Tunis. The road is narrow and winding.
Good to know
The village facilities are dated and maintenance is poor in places. Ain Atrous is very hot at the source and burns are possible. Weekend crowds and litter at the shore are a problem.
Nearby
El Haouaria is northeast, and Tunis is across the gulf.
What to pack for Korbous
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- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- Swimwear - Needed at most public thermal pools; some traditional baths are nude and single-sex. Find on Amazon
- A slim anti-theft daypack - Zips that close properly; keep it in front in crowds and on transit. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel + flip-flops - For wet changing areas and hot poolside stone. Find on Amazon
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