SFAX is a city situated on the east

coast of Tunisia, 270 km southeast of

Tunis and approximately halfway between

the capital and the border with

Libya. The city, founded in AD 849 is

a Mediterranean port on the Gulf of

Gabes, and due to it’s population and

it’s prowess as an industrial centre, it

is often described as Tunisia's second

city. Wander around the fascinating

Medina where life and business go

on much as they have for years

although without the tourist attractions

of other cities.

From here, you can also take the

ferry to Kerkennah Island where you

can wander around in a land, virtually

unspoilt by modern standards