Kélibia

Kelibia

Kélibia
قليبية
Kélibia fort (1955)
Kélibia is located in Tunisia
Kélibia
Coordinates: 36°51′0″N 11°6′0″E / 36.85°N 11.1°E / 36.85; 11.1Coordinates: 36°51′0″N 11°6′0″E / 36.85°N 11.1°E / 36.85; 11.1
Country Tunisia
Governorates Nabeul Governorate
Government
 - Mayor Farid Ben Rejeb
Population (2004)
 - Total 43,209
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Website www.commune-kelibia.gov.tn
Kelibia

Kelibia (Kélibia) (Arabic: قليبية‎) is a coastal town on the Cap Bon peninsula, Nabeul province in the far northeastern part of Tunisia. Its sand beaches are considered one the finest of the Mediterranean sea.

The main landmark of Kelibia is the recently-restored fortress overlooking the harbor. Kelibia is a fishing port and is home to Tunisia's National Fishing School. The town has a population of 43,209 (2004 census).

The 'Muscat de Kélibia', a fruity regional white wine is widely recognized as one of the bests of the country.

Kelibia is home of the Tunisian volley-ball with Club olympique de Kélibia active since 1959 and winner of 2 national championships in 1977 and 2003; also 8 Cup titles: 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1989, 2004 and 2011.

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