Kelibia Fortress
حصن قليبية
An ancient fortress on a hill on the eastern shore of Cap Bon, overlooking the fishing harbor and the bright blue bay. It is the landmark of the Cap Bon loop.
Kelibia Fortress stands on a hill about 150 meters high by the sea. It was founded in the Punic period and later remodeled by the Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Spanish. Its walls and corner towers are well preserved. From the top you can look down over Kelibia's fishing port and the deep blue bay. On clear days, you can see toward Pantelleria in Italy. Admission is cheap, and the fortress can be combined with the beach at Mansourah and the ancient city of Kerkouane for a day trip. It is about 65 km from Hammamet.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kelibia Fishing Port
- El Mansourah Beach
- Kerkouane
- Djebel Sidi Abiod & El Haouaria Falconry
- El Haouaria Roman Quarries (Ghar El Kebir)