KELIBIA

THE PEARL OF CAP BON

Located at the tip of Cap Bon, 94 km from Tunis, Kélibia, is a city of 49,000 inhabitants. It is the third city of the governorate of Nabeul after Nabeul and Hammamet. Its economic income comes from agriculture, fishing, furniture industry and tourism.

Currently, Kélibia is a tourist town known for its beautiful beaches and its fortress ("Bordj"), but also for its carpenters. Kélibia also has the 4th largest fishing port in Tunisia, and its vineyards offer Kélibia muscat (a white wine highly prized by Tunisians).
Being a tourist town is not the basic vocation of Kelibia, since it was - and this since the Romans - a maritime military base whose geographical position allows it to neutralize in the event of war the bases of Sicily, Malta and from Gibraltar. This military vocation is still present since Kelibia currently houses the National Maritime School.

Agriculture: vegetable crops, fruits, tobacco and viticulture.
Fishing: 4th port in Tunisia, specializing in so-called lamparo fishing. It is an activity that is done at night. The fish, mainly blue fish, sardines and mackerel, are attracted by the light of the lamps and are caught in the nets.

Kélibia is a small town in Cap Bon, known for its magnificent beaches and its authenticity, an authenticity that it has been able to maintain and even develop over the years.

TUNISIA HOLIDAY

Every summer, Kélibia welcomes thousands of people who come not only from the four corners of Tunisia, but also from all over the world. And for good reason, this region with unique charm offers its visitors all the possible conditions for an unforgettable stay.

These magnificent beaches, its clear waters, the simplicity and generosity of its inhabitants but also the beauty of its landscapes make Kélibia a perfect destination for those looking for a total break from the hubbub of everyday life.

There are a few waterfront restaurants where you can swim and eat at the same time. At the end of the day, the café at Fort Kélibia welcomes its visitors in a relaxed and unfussy atmosphere, and offers a breathtaking view of the entire city.

Kelibia town center is not very big, and has cafes as well as small restaurants. Visitors are warmly welcomed by the locals who are known for their kindness and generosity.

History

The city was founded under the name Clypea by Agathocles of Syracuse at the time of his abortive invasion of North Africa. After Agathocles left, the Carthaginians retained this strong city.

In 256 BC. BC, Marcus Atilius Regulus, besieges and takes the city during the First Punic War and then takes it as the basis of its operations which aimed to defeat Carthage. After ravaging Cape Bon, the Roman offensive ended the following year in dismal failure, and few soldiers returned to Italy.

During the Third Punic War, the last war between the Romans and the Carthaginians, the consul Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus besieged the city but following resistance from the latter, he was forced to withdraw.

It was transformed into a Roman colony by Julius Caesar in 45 BC. J.-C .. According to Pliny the Elder, Clypea subsequently became a free city with a quality port in which the Roman fleet could take shelter and which, by its position, was important for navigation.

To this day, the ruins of the ancient city can be seen between the hill and the sea, and the remains of Roman fortifications within the walls of the citadel built at the top of the hill. Considerable parts of the quay and pier of the old port are also preserved.

Tourism

The craftsmanship lies in the realization of antique or stylish furniture. Kélibia has become a benchmark in know-how. Its production is sold both in Tunisia and abroad.

The beaches of Kelibia have the whitest and finest sand in Tunisia. The proximity to Italy, Sicily being 200 km away and Pantelleria Island 70km, is an asset in attracting more and more Italian tourists.

El Mansourah, a tourist area by the sea. It is a calm place where it is good to live.