Kelibia - Fortress

Kelibia's only tourist sight is the fortress which crowns a 150m/500ft high crag. Originally Byzantine, it was enlarged and strengthened under the Hafsids (1229-1574). A steep drive leads up to the gateway of the fortress, the massive walls of which are excellently preserved. Extensive excavation and restoration work is being carried out in the interior, part of which is still inhabited. There are magnificent views from the bastions, extending in clear weather as far as Sicily. In summer there is a hydrofoil service to Pantelleria and Trapani (Sicily). From Menzel Temime, 12km/7.5mi south of Kelibia, a road passes through the varied scenery of the interior of the peninsula by way of Menzel Bou Zelfa and Soliman to the starting-point of the tour. MC 27, the coast road, runs south via Korba to Nabeul and Hammamet.