Sfax

Sfax is a port town on the Mediterranean coast in central Tunisia with an old quarter surrounded by ancient walls. The urban area spreads from the waterfront inland, connecting historic neighborhoods with newer streets.

The town arose in the ninth century on the site of Roman settlements and grew as a trading place on the Mediterranean. Over centuries the harbor remained a key point for goods from the inland areas.

The museum inside the old quarter displays carpets and ceramics from surrounding workshops. Craftspeople still follow methods passed down through many generations.

Ferries to the offshore islands leave regularly from the harbor. An airport serves national and international routes, and a narrow gauge railway runs along the coast.

The fishing harbor is the largest in the country and brings in fresh catch daily. The region has many sports clubs with thousands of members practicing different disciplines.

Location: Sfax Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Part of: Central Coastal Tunisia

Shares border with: Gulf of Gabès

Website: http://commune-sfax.gov.tn

GPS coordinates: 34.74000,10.76000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:51