Tabarka is a vibrant city of Tunisia. The blue water of Mediterranean Sea and the beautiful mountains of Khroumirie form the backdrop of Tabarka. It is located in the north-western part of Tunisia and close to the boundary line of Algeria. The city of Tabarka is home to around 32,000 natives and inhabitants.
History of Tabarka:
The colorful city of Tabarka have been inhabited by several civilizations. In this ancient city the Nationalist leader Habib Bourguiba was deported by the French authorities in 1952. Tabarka was the last Numidian city and was also under the Roman domination. Tabarka consists of many ancient ruins of monuments specifically the Roman Catholic churches. Since 1542, the island of Tabarka belong to Genoese Lomellini, which serve as a famous area for coral fishing.
This coastal city is famous for coral fishing. Aided by its splendid coastline, fishing, agriculture and other fish products contributes substantially in the economy of Tabarka. Cork growing and tourism are other sources of revenue in Tabarka.
Attractions in Tabarka:
The scenic beauty has made Tabarka one of the most popular tourist destinations in the continent of Africa. The sensuous Mediterranean shoreline attracts innumerable tourists from different parts of the world. Bulla Regia, Chemtou and Dougga are the magnificent architectural buildings, which offers the tourists enough to explore. Summer University is the most popular festival of Tabarka, which offers huge options for leisure and entertainment. Other popular destinations in Tabarka are :
Mehari Diving Center
Carthage of Tunisia
Monastir of Tunisia
Djerba of Tunisia
With its picturesque setup Tabarka ensures a memorable holiday for the tourists.
