Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Djerba or Tabarka: which coastal market suits your second-home investment? Price, yield and liquidity compared.

Top 5 Coastal Towns to Buy a Holiday Home in Tunisia 2026

With 1,300+ km of Mediterranean coastline, Tunisia offers exceptional value for second-home buyers and property investors. The right choice depends on your priorities: liquidity, yield, price point, or long-term appreciation. This ranking evaluates five coastal markets on entry price per m², estimated rental yield, resale liquidity, and infrastructure quality.

1. Hammamet — Most Liquid Market

Tunisia's flagship coastal resort, 60 km from Tunis, with active year-round demand from both local and diaspora buyers.

Price per m² (2026): 2,200–3,800 TND seafront/tourist zone; 1,600–2,400 TND residential areas.

Seasonal rental yield: 5–8% gross. A well-positioned 2-bed can command 3,500–5,500 TND/month in July–August.

Best for: Diaspora investors seeking rental yield with straightforward resale exit.

2. Sousse — Best Value on the Central Coast

Solid infrastructure, year-round demand (university, hospital, rail link), and prices still below Hammamet.

Price per m² (2026): 1,800–2,800 TND seafront (Khezama, Kantaoui); 1,200–1,800 TND second line.

Rental yield: 5–7% gross. Proximity to Monastir-Habib Bourguiba Airport (35 km) drives short-let demand.

Best for: Investors combining summer season with off-season student/professional rentals.

3. Monastir — Underrated, High Yield

Consistently underpriced relative to fundamentals: direct international airport, renovated seafront, proximity to Sousse.

Price per m² (2026): 1,400–2,200 TND tourist zone; 900–1,400 TND residential.

Rental yield: 6–9% gross — among the highest on the Tunisian coast for the entry price.

Best for: First second-home buyers seeking high yield with accessible entry ticket.

4. Djerba — Premium Tourism Market

UNESCO World Heritage status (2023), active short-let market, and accelerating luxury development.

Price per m² (2026): 2,000–4,500 TND new-build tourist zone; 1,000–1,800 TND traditional residential.

Rental yield: 6–10% gross on well-positioned villas and apartments.

Best for: Premium investors; TRE buyers seeking a heritage-quality asset with strong appreciation.

5. Tabarka — Emerging Market

Lowest entry prices on this list, with the strongest long-term appreciation potential if infrastructure projects materialise.

Price per m² (2026): 700–1,400 TND.

Rental yield: 4–7% gross. Short season (June–September). Growing Algerian tourist clientele.

Best for: Long-horizon investors comfortable with lower liquidity in exchange for low entry cost.

Comparison Table — Tunisian Coastal Second Homes 2026

Town	Avg Price/m²	Est. Yield	Liquidity	Infrastructure
Hammamet	1,600–3,800 TND	5–8%	★★★★★	★★★★☆
Sousse	1,200–2,800 TND	5–7%	★★★★☆	★★★★★
Monastir	900–2,200 TND	6–9%	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆
Djerba	1,000–4,500 TND	6–10%	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆
Tabarka	700–1,400 TND	4–7%	★★☆☆☆	★★★☆☆

Key Checks Before Buying Coastal Property

Tourist zone classification (AFT): required for short-let to foreign guests.
Titre foncier (TF): non-negotiable for foreign and non-resident buyers.
Syndic charges: tourist residence fees can exceed 500 TND/month.
Local property manager: essential for absentee owners.
Airbnb/short-let declaration: rental income is subject to Tunisian income tax; compliance is required.

Updated: May 2026. Sources: AFT, local agency market data Q1 2026, ONTT tourism statistics 2025, TunisiaPromo and Mubawab listings.