Major city · Tunisia
Kelibia
Half-day stop on a Northern Tunisia road trip: see the fort and fishing port, eat fresh fish, then move on. Not a base.
Kelibia is a relaxed fishing town on the Cap Bon peninsula, known for its 16th‑century fort on a rocky hill and its working port. Most visitors come for a few hours between Tunis and the beaches of Hammamet or Nabeul. The town itself is compact and walkable, with a handful of cafés and seafood restaurants. It does not have the medina or nightlife of larger Tunisian cities.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TND
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
- Airports
- TUN · NBE
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Tunisia ↗The Tunisian dinar is a closed currency: it cannot legally be taken in or out; exchange on arrival and keep receipts to change leftovers back.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kelibia197 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kelibia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Tunisian dinar (TND).Tunisia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckOoredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom sell SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 10–20 GB for about TND 20–40 — check.Tunisia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated but tastes of chlorine; most drink bottled.Tunisia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Tunisia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Tunisia-wide
- SafetyKelibia is safe and quiet.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels; squat in older cafés; carry tissue.Tunisia-wide
- Emergency numbers197 police · 190 ambulance (samu) · 198 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday afternoons are slower; museums often close Mondays (check).Tunisia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTUN Tunis–Carthage International Airport (About 1 h 45 min by car (check)).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféTND 1–2
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within townTND 5–10
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personTND 25
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per roomTND 100
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per roomTND 200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TND 40 · Mid TND 80 · High TND 150
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TUN Tunis–Carthage International Airport (About 1 h 45 min by car (check)) · NBE Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kelibia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot in the centre. For the fort, a 15‑min uphill walk from the port. Taxis and louages (shared taxis) connect to nearby towns. A car is useful for the Cap Bon coast.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kerkouane
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or louage, about 15 min
UNESCO Punic site; combine with Kelibia in a half‑day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Louage or car, about 45 min
Beach resort and medina; good for a full day.
Door to door: About 2 h
Car or louage via A1, about 1 h 45 min
Day trip possible if you leave early.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Near the port and fort; most hotels and guesthouses are here.
Beachfront (north of town)
A few resorts and rental apartments; quieter, but you need a car or taxi to reach the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TND 40–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- TND 70–120 excl. bed
- High
- TND 120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel1 × 1 night × TND 100 | TND 100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × TND 80 | TND 160 |
| Taxi from Tunis airport (one way)1 × TND 120 · check | TND 120 |
| Louage to Hammamet (one way)2 × TND 8 · check | TND 16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TND 40 |
| Trip total≈ TND 218 per person per day, bed included | TND 436 |
2026 estimate in TND; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | TND 1–2 |
| Fresh fish meal (grilled or fried) | TND 15–30 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | TND 0.8–1.5 |
| Taxi ride within town | TND 5–10 |
| Louage to Nabeul (one way)check | TND 5–7 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fort opening hours can be irregular: check locally or with the tourist office.
- The fishing port is most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
- Credit cards are not widely accepted outside hotels; carry cash (TND).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 197
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 190
- Fire
- 198
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police197
- Ambulance (SAMU)190
- Fire198
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tunis. Check your country's consular services before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tunis airport → Kelibia (taxi): about TND 120, about 1 h 45 min (check)
- Louage Kelibia → Hammamet: about TND 8, about 45 min (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- قداش؟ — How much? (qaddash?)
- ما فهمتش — I don't understand (ma fhemtch)
- البيت فين؟ — Where is the toilet? (al-beet fayn?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kelibia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the fort and fishing port with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for the top seafood restaurants with last‑order times.
- Louage schedule page for the Cap Bon network.
Sources
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