Bordeaux-Merignac Airport

Monastir is thought to have been constructed on the site of the ancient city of Ruspina founded by the Phoenicians in the 4th century BC, and takes its name from a monastery erected in the era of the first Christians. As the first African city allied to Julius Caesar, the city became a major port and has experienced further prosperity under President Bourguiba, who was born in the city. Monastir is now a major scientific and technological hub with several leading university establishments. The city branched out into tourism in the 1960s and now boasts a large district of luxury hotels and an international airport located just 8 kilometres from the city centre.

A beautiful Mediterranean oasis, Monastir is a coastal resort par excellence. Its stunning beaches lapped by warm ocean waters have brought the city a reputation of global renown. It is also worth taking the time to visit the six nearby offshore islands, including the Kuriat Islands. Nowadays, the modern city of Monastir boasts an attractive marina running alongside the wide coastal road, while ancient Monastir still offers the delights of its spectacular twelve-door medina, the imposing Grande Forteresse, the Ribat built in 796, the Great Mosque and the winding streets of the Chraka. Monastir, is a charming, sun-drenched destination that should not to be missed.

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs