Pointed rocks
About twenty metres tall.
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A cluster of tall, pointed rocks on the Tabarka shore, carved by waves and wind over thousands of years into slender columns rising some twenty metres, which is why people call them the Needles. They stand at the sea's edge west of the harbour, facing the Genoese fort. The rocks glow red and gold as the sun moves, and on stormy days the waves break at their feet. The corniche promenade runs beside them, a few minutes' walk from the town centre. It is a favourite spot for photos, especially at sunset, when the Needles stand black against an orange sky with the fort behind. In summer the nearby beaches fill with holidaymakers. Tabarka itself is a diving destination among coral reefs and sea caves, and hosts summer festivals including its jazz festival. The Needles are free at any time, so make them a stop on an evening walk along the corniche.
About twenty metres tall.
With the fort behind.
An evening stroll.
Corniche, west of Tabarka harbour
On the corniche west of the harbour, a few minutes' walk from the town centre.
