ATV Riding in Mahdia: Sandy Beaches & Bekalta Fishing Village

Control a quad across sand and shoreline, with a guide handling the route while you handle the throttle.

ATV riding in Mahdia on a 250cc or 125cc quad, starting from the operator's center with professional training, a guide in multiple languages, and a two-hour loop that runs along sandy beaches and the salt lake to Bekalta's fishing boats, then back. You choose between a day departure or sunset ride, and can add a second paying passenger to the same quad.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV Quad tour along Mahdia coast

• Start tour at the center
• Training session on quad control
• Drive along sandy beaches northward
• Stop at Bekalta fishing village
• Break and photo opportunity
• Return ride to the center

The experience

The ride starts at the center with a safety briefing and a short training session on the quad itself: how to handle the throttle, brake and steering, and what the hand signals mean. No driving license is required. The staff walks through everything before you leave. Then you head out along Mahdia's sandy beaches heading north, with the sea on one side and the chance to feel the adrenaline of riding on open sand. The route follows the shoreline and passes the salt lake before reaching Bekalta, a small fishing village where you stop to photograph the traditional boats and rest before the return ride back to the center on the same route.

The quad comes in two sizes: a 250cc for more power, or a 125cc for a steadier pace. You pick between a day tour or a sunset departure, so the timing fits your schedule. A guide rides with the group and leads the way. They speak English, Italian, French, German and two additional languages. If you want to bring someone else, you can add a second paying passenger to ride on the same quad with you.

What’s included

• Use of the ATV quad (your choice of 250cc or 125cc).
• professional training and safety briefing at the start.
• a guide leading the route in your chosen language.
• the two-hour loop along Mahdia's beaches, salt lake and to Bekalta.
• facility use and parking.
• the option to add a second paying passenger to your quad.

Options for this experience

4 options

Day tour on a 125cc ATV quadGuide in 6 languages · 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00Day tour on a 125cc ATV quad, pickup is included

Day tour on a 250cc ATV quadGuide in 6 languages · 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00Day tour on a 250cc ATV quad, pickup is included

Sunset tour on a 125cc quad ATVGuide in 6 languages · 19:00Sunset tour on a 125cc quad ATV, pickup is included

Sunset tour on a 250cc ATV quadGuide in 6 languages · 19:00Sunset tour on a 250cc ATV quad, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00

GroupUp to 20 · max 1 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tunisia Outdoors

Is this one for you?Pick the 250cc if you want to handle rougher terrain and faster speeds. The 125cc keeps you steadier on softer sand.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Italian, Arabic and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a driver's license to ride an ATV in Mahdia?

No license is required. The staff gives you a training session at the center before the ride starts, covering how to safely control the quad and the signals you'll use on the route.

What's the difference between the 250cc and 125cc quads?

The 250cc offers more power and speed across the sand. The 125cc provides a steadier, more controlled ride. Both are suitable for all fitness levels, and the choice depends on your comfort and preference.

How long is the ATV ride and where does it go?

The ride lasts two hours total. You start from the center, travel along Mahdia's sandy beaches and past the salt lake heading north toward Bekalta, stop there to see the fishing boats and take photos, then return to the center on the same route.

Can I bring someone else on the quad with me?

Yes, you can add a second paying passenger to ride on the same quad. They pay an additional fee at checkout.

What's included in the ATV riding price?

The quad itself, professional training, a guide for the full route, use of the center's facilities and parking, and transportation are all included. If you book a day tour, pickup is included in at least one option.

What's the difference between the day tour and the sunset tour?

The day tour departs during daylight hours. The sunset tour leaves in the late afternoon so you ride as the light changes. Both follow the same route to Bekalta and back, and both are available on the 250cc and 125cc quads.