ancient ruins
Carthage
The ruins of the once-mighty Phoenician and later Roman city near modern Tunis, featuring Punic harbors, Roman baths, villas, and the Tophet sanctuary.
32 km · about 35 min drive
AfricaTunisiaNabeul Governorate
Grombalia
Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia · Africa
About Grombalia
Grombalia sits on the route: 15 minutes from Bou Arkoub, 32km from Carthage.
Grombalia is in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bou Arkoub, about 8 km away.
Grombalia is a Tunisian city located in the Nabeul Governorate. At the 2014 census, its population was 24,336, while the population of the municipality was 67,475. It is the birthplace of former president Moncef Marzouki.
Grombalia is located at an elevation of 102 meters above sea level and spans an area of 815.5Read more
hectares. Its Latin name, "Hukulumbarros," translates to "traveling pigeon." Notably, Grombalia is characterized by its fertile lands and strategic geographical position in Cap Bon, making it a significant gateway to the region. Moreover, it is considered a suburb of Tunis due to its proximity and connections to the capital city.
Grombalia has two sister cities. Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States and Cisterna, Italy.
Grombalia is principally known for grape farming and have a grape vine statue at the city center.
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Within an hour or so of Grombalia: Carthage (32 km), Sidi Bou Said (33 km).
Where is Grombalia?
Grombalia is in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia, about 8 km from Bou Arkoub.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,881
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tunisia
- Region
- Nabeul Governorate
- Timezone
- Africa/Tunis
- Coordinates
- 36.5989, 10.5003
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Sidi Bou Said
A clifftop village above the Gulf of Tunis painted entirely blue and white after Rodolphe d'Erlanger popularised the scheme in the 1920s. Bougainvillea-hung lanes climb to terrace cafés overlooking the Mediterranean.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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