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Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park is a national park in Tunisia, established in 1977, covering 5.7 km² (2 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Tunisia's 17 national parks. Parc national de Tunisie.

Area
5.7 km²
Established
1977
Nearest airport
TUN · 58 km
Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park
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Nearest airports to Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

  1. 1
    Tunis Carthage International Airport Flag of TunisiaTunis, Tunisia Airports in TunisiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    TUN58 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Pantelleria Airport Flag of ItalyPantelleria (TP), Italy Airports in Italy
    PNL109 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport Flag of TunisiaEnfidha, Tunisia Airports in TunisiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    NBE118 kmstraight line

More about Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park is one of 17 national parks in Tunisia — parc national de Tunisie. It covers 5.7 km² (570 ha) — about 2.8 times the size of Monaco, making it the #9 largest national park in Tunisia (0.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1977, 49 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Tunisia.

Visiting Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

The closest airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), about 58 km away — around 1 h 15 min by car; alternatively Pantelleria Airport (PNL, 109 km). Other national parks within reach include Boukornine National Park (19 km²), Ichkeul National Park (126 km²), Jebel Zaghouan National Park and Pantelleria National Park (66 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park?

5.7 km² — about 570 hectares or 2 square miles.

When was Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park established?

In 1977 — 49 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park?

Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), about 58 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.