Korbus Hot Springs – in pictures

Bathers enjoy the hot springs of Korbus and cool off in currents moving in on the tide. All photos: Erin Clare Brown / The National
Bathers enjoy the hot springs of Korbus and cool off in currents moving in on the tide. All photos: Erin Clare Brown / The National
The springs are in an area where shepherds still graze their sheep and goats, and wild boars forage for food.
The springs are in an area where shepherds still graze their sheep and goats, and wild boars forage for food.
The springs make for a great perch from which to watch the changing weather as it moves across the gulf of Tunis. Erin Clare Brown / The National
The springs make for a great perch from which to watch the changing weather as it moves across the gulf of Tunis. Erin Clare Brown / The National
Henda Sawadi collects wild herbs in the hills above the spring to use in traditional remedies.
Henda Sawadi collects wild herbs in the hills above the spring to use in traditional remedies.
The spring, known as Aquae Calidae Carpitanaea to the Romans, has for centuries been a source of relaxation and healing.
The spring, known as Aquae Calidae Carpitanaea to the Romans, has for centuries been a source of relaxation and healing.
The springs are undeveloped and open to all. Men, women and children bathe together.
The springs are undeveloped and open to all. Men, women and children bathe together.
The warm water drifts several metres out into the sea, creating its own ecosystem and making swimming possible all year round.
The warm water drifts several metres out into the sea, creating its own ecosystem and making swimming possible all year round.
Cap Bon locals come to rest tired feet and bask in the sunshine at Ain Atrous.
Cap Bon locals come to rest tired feet and bask in the sunshine at Ain Atrous.
Taking in the sun and steam at Ain Atrous.
Taking in the sun and steam at Ain Atrous.
Locals fill jugs of the sulphur-rich water, which they take home to drink, bathe in or clean with.
Locals fill jugs of the sulphur-rich water, which they take home to drink, bathe in or clean with.
For many local families the spring is a favourite afternoon respite.
For many local families the spring is a favourite afternoon respite.