Kelibia Fort
A Byzantine and Ottoman fortress on a headland at the tip of Cap Bon, with Sicily visible on clear days.
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The fort above Kelibia stands on a rocky headland at the northeastern tip of Cap Bon, on foundations going back to the Punic period, rebuilt by the Byzantines in the sixth century and extended by the Ottomans. From the walls the coast runs away in both directions and on a clear day Sicily, about a hundred and forty kilometres north, can be made out. The town below has a fishing port and a beach, and Kerkouane is a short drive south.
What you actually see
- The Byzantine walls - the sixth-century fortification on Punic foundations.
- The headland position - the fort commanding the tip of Cap Bon.
- The Sicily view - the Italian coast visible from the walls on clear days.
- The fishing port - the working harbour below the fort.
When to go
April to June and September to October are the most comfortable. Clear winter days give the best chance of seeing Sicily. Summer is hot with no shade on the walls.
Honest expectations
Sicily is only visible in exceptional conditions and most visitors will not see it. There is no shade on the walls. Interpretation inside the fort is minimal.
Nearby
Kerkouane is south, and El Haouaria is northwest.
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.