Travel Guide to Fort Santiago of Chikly

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start your journey in the town of Hammamet, which is a popular tourist destination in the Cap Bon Peninsula. Head northwest on the N1 road towards Tunis. After approximately 45 minutes of driving, you will reach the outskirts of Tunis. Continue to follow signs for R688. As you approach the center of Tunis, follow the signs to enter the city and then take the exit onto R688 towards Chikly. Drive for about 15 minutes until you reach the ferry terminal where you can park your car. From here, you will need to take a ferry to the island of Chikly, which typically costs around 5 TND per person. Once you arrive on Chikly, Fort Santiago is a short walk from the ferry terminal.

• Public Transportation

  If you prefer to use public transportation, start from Hammamet by taking a Louage (shared taxi) to Tunis. These taxis depart regularly from the central taxi station and cost approximately 7 TND per person. Once you arrive in Tunis, head to the Bab Alioua station to catch a local bus or taxi to the ferry terminal located on the coastline. The bus fare will be around 1 TND. After reaching the ferry terminal, purchase a ticket for the ferry to Chikly, which costs about 5 TND. The ferry ride will take around 15 minutes, and once you disembark on Chikly, Fort Santiago is within a short walking distance from the ferry dock.

• Ferry

  Regardless of your mode of transport to the ferry terminal, ensure to check the ferry schedules as they can vary. It's best to arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes prior to departure to secure your spot on the ferry to Chikly. The ferry frequency is usually every hour, but it's advisable to confirm this locally as schedules may change.