Monastir
Tunisia · Gouvernorat de MonastirTN
City in Tunisia
Monastir, also called Mestir, is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres south of Sousse and 162 kilometres south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 93,306
- Coordinates
- 35.778, 10.826
- Timezone
- Africa/Tunis
Overview of Monastir
Set in Gouvernorat de Monastir, Tunisia, Monastir is a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 93,306. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Monastir
Nature in Monastir
(20)Nature lovers get Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. It is a direct read of Monastir's activity profile. There are 20 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Monastir
(17)Under culture, Monastir is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Counting everything, 17 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Monastir.
Water Sports in Monastir
(16)Under water sports, Monastir is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. The category holds 16 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Monastir.
Adventure in Monastir
(12)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. The category holds 12 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Monastir.
Sports in Monastir
(12)Monastir records Biking, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails and Hunting under sports. It is a direct read of Monastir's activity profile. There are 12 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Monastir
(8)Under nightlife, Monastir is tagged with Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Monastir.
Wellness in Monastir
(6)The wellness shortlist for Monastir: Hammam, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Monastir. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Family in Monastir
(4)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Monastir.
Shopping in Monastir
(2)For shopping, expect Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Monastir.
More to do in Monastir
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Monastir. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Monastir
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Monastir is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Africa/Tunis on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Monastir that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monastir known for?
- Travellers associate Monastir with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Gouvernorat de Monastir, Tunisia and counts about 93,306 residents.
- What can you do in Monastir?
- Monastir is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Monastir?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Monastir located?
- Monastir belongs to Gouvernorat de Monastir, Tunisia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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