Monastir
A calm town facing the sea: the country's best-preserved ribat, the Bourguiba mausoleum, a marina and beaches ten minutes from the airport.
Things to do in Monastir
The ribat
The country's best-preserved fortress.
Bourguiba mausoleum
Golden domes and a marble esplanade.
Skanes
Beachfront hotels.
Kuriat islands
A day at sea in summer.
Why Monastir?
Monastir is ideal for a short break or a family holiday: the airport is less than 10 km away, the town is easy to walk and the hotels of Skanes and the seafront open straight onto the beach.
What to see
- The Harthema ribat, an 8th-century fortress and the set of many films.
- The Bourguiba mausoleum, its golden domes and esplanade.
- The marina and its terraces.
- The Kuriat islands, offshore, for a day at sea (June to September).
Good to know
Monastir is 20 minutes from Sousse and 45 minutes from Mahdia: a good base to explore the Sahel. See our hotels in Monastir and the Monastir airport transfer.
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Hotels in Monastir
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