La
Marsa. The Kingdom City La Marsa is the most northern one of the sea
side suburbs
of Tunisia, and is totally dominated by Tunisians. La Marsa is the
number one place for the higher middle class, when they go for a chic
summer address. The reason for this is easy to understand when you're
down on the beach, looking up at all the nice white houses that lie
among the green trees of the soft ridge running parallel to the wide
beach. But the reality is that 95% of all summer houses in La Marsa have
to be built in places that are seriously far away from the beach. 
Many
families escaping the summer heat of Tunis, end up in a street 5-6
kilometres away from both the beach and the small centre of La Marsa.
The prices of the best houses in La Marsa are reputedly insane, and even
hiring is so expensive that the French Riviera becomes an economical
alternative. And you will think something like: "Of course there
are many rich people here, but how can there be so many of them?"
Most visitors will not get to see the large plantation of summer houses
that starts at the other side of the bridge, as seen from the TGM-station.
The small centre of La Marsa is packed with young Tunisians in weekends,
and it is quite charming, but honestly, there is little to see. As for
the beach, just cross the bridge, and go down for the beginning of the
beach. This section is far less visited, but walking through the sand to
the chic parts, is quicker than walking the streets. Take the TGM out
from Tunis.
