Monastir Governorate · Tunisia
Monastir travel guide
Monastir is a city in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia, home to about 93,000 people.
- Best months
- March to May and October to December
- Nearest airport
- MIR7 km · Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport
- Currency
- TNDTunisian dinar
- Time zone
- Africa/Tunis
- Language
- Arabic
About
About Monastir
Situated halfway between Sousse and Mahdia, and in the intersection of Kairouan and El Jem, Monastir is distinguished by its location in the central coast of Tunisia. It is an ancient city dating from Phoenician times. Due to its strategic location, it shelters the oldest and the most important ribat in the Maghreb: a lovely fortress that is one of Tunisia's finest examples of Islamic military architecture. Monastir is also known as a really beautiful and calm city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Monastir
See
- Ribat
- Islamic Arts Museum of Monastir
- Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba
- Museum of Habib Bourguiba
- Museum of folk arts and traditions of Monastir
- The Old Port el Kahlia
- Marina
- Great Mosque of Monastir
- Zaouia of Sidi Mansour Ba Yazid
- Ancient ruins
- Lamta Archaeological Museum
- Ribat Lamta
Do
- Bicycle rental
- Karting
- Flamingo Golf Course
- Palm Links Golf Course
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Where to stay
Which part of Monastir to stay in
The infrastructure of hotels is of a remarkable quality and continues to get even better. Classed hotels (from one to five stars) are beyond reproach for hygiene and facilities. Covered swimming pools, sporting facilities, mini-clubs for children and spa centers are very common.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Monastir
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort | 2023 | 8.6 km |
| Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace | 6.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Monastir
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Monastir are March to May and October to December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; October is the wettest, with about 53 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Monastir: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), about 6.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 48 km) and Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA, 119 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
The distances between the Medina, Ribat and Marina are small enough to be covered on foot. Taxis for longer distances within the city can be found everywhere and are very cheap (less than DT3 for a trip within the city).
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MIR · Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport
NBE · Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport
SFA · Sfax Thyna International Airport
Questions
Monastir: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Monastir?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Monastir are March to May and October to December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; October is the wettest, with about 53 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Monastir?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), about 6.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 48 km) and Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA, 119 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Monastir?
Tunisian dinar (TND).
Nearby
Destinations near Monastir
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.