Tunisia Way

Kélibia is a coastal town on the Cap Bon peninsula, Nabeul province in the far northeastern part of Tunisia. It is located at around . The main landmark of Kelibia is the recently-restored fortress overlooking the harbour. Kelibia is a fishing port and is home to Tunisia's National Fishing School. The town has a population of 43,209 (2004 census).

Quiet and clean

Kelibia is a dusty little town with a couple of charming spots. As is the case with too many Tunisian towns, it is over-extended, and when you need to get around, prepare for far longer walks than you would expect in a city of 10,000. The centre of Kelibia, is small but white and picturesque, even the "modern" parts. The beach is long and clean, the water is clear, and there are few foreigners around, just Tunisians enjoying themselves.
Kalibia's main attraction is the fort, lying north of the town, visible from wherever you are. The hill rises 150 above sea level, the sea is right below.
People out here are friendly, and Kelibia offers one of the best combinations of tranquillity, Tunisians and beach. But bring a book if you want to have fun in the evenings.

Inside the fortress 

Once you enter the fortress, you may be a bit disappointed. There isn't all too much to see here, which tends to be the rule for fortresses. The explanation is quite simple, they were made for a specific purpose, war and everyday needs. Not as palaces or places to impress visitors.
What might interest some are the deep wells, belonging to an older fort structure on the inside.
The fortress dates originally back to Byzantine times, but has been rebuilt numerous times.
But the great thing about the fortress are the views, both to the sea as well as towards the flatland of the Cap Bon. On good days you can watch for miles.