Monastir & cultural visits > Monastir

In the center east of Tunisia, there is a land where the air is so mild, the sky so pure, the sea so blue and the friendship so spontaneous that one would never like to leave again. Monastir, the name already is a real invitation to travel.

The city of Monastir has a very pleasant southern charm. It is a coastal town in the Tunisian Sahel, in central-eastern Tunisia, located on a peninsula south-east of the Gulf of Hammamet, about twenty kilometers east of Sousse and 162 kilometers south of south of Tunis.

Travelers who discover the city of Monastir for the first time are often struck by the strength of the historical heritage and the quiet permanence of traditions in this city, which nevertheless looks open and modern.

The Ribat, symbol of the city, is one of the most impressive monuments in Tunisia. Monastir is a very pleasant city to discover on foot: we linger with pleasure along its seafront to the Ribat (citadel), then we discover its marina and its historic district. This one reserves beautiful surprises along its cobbled streets.

In addition, most establishments offer a plus in terms of architecture, catering and service.

The high season attracts a lot of people, but in the middle and low season, Monastir appears as one of the most pleasant seaside resorts in Tunisia.