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Monastir Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

Tunisian town

About Monastir

Situated halfway betweenSousseand Mahdia, and in the intersection ofKairouanandEl Jem, Monastir is distinguished by its location in the central coast ofTunisia. It is an ancient city dating from Phoenician times. Due to its strategic location, it shelters the oldest and the most important ribat in the Maghreb: a lovely fortress that is one of Tunisia's finest examples of Islamic military architecture. Monastir is also known as a really beautiful and calm city.

Top Attractions in Monastir

Explore the best things to see and do in Monastir:

  • Ancient ruins
  • Bicycle rental
  • Flamingo Golf Course
  • Great Mosque of Monastir
  • Islamic Arts Museum of Monastir
  • Karting
  • Lamta Archaeological Museum
  • Marina

Where to Eat in Monastir

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴BIZZ'ART
  • 🍴El koojina
  • 🍴Guilty
  • 🍴Mamma Chami
  • 🍴Mix Max Tandoori
  • 🍴Restaurant Bel Air Central

Where to Stay in Monastir

  • 🏨Amir Palace
  • 🏨Delphin Ribat Hotel Monastir
  • 🏨Dessole Bella Vista
  • 🏨El Mouradi Skanes Hotel
  • 🏨Marina Cap Monastir - Appart Hôtel
  • 🏨Royal Thalassa Monastir

Monastir Travel Guide Sections

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