Salakta

South of Mahdia, the fishing village of Salakta stands on the remains of Sullecthum, a Roman port. A small museum, catacombs and ruins along the shore sit next to a long sandy beach.

History

Sullecthum shipped the olive oil of the Sahel. The village museum opened in 1980.

Customs

Combine with El Jem, about 30 km inland.

Food

Grilled fish in the village or in Mahdia.

Best time

All year for the site, June to September for swimming.

A 3rd-century mosaic of a lion, about 3 m tall, was found here in 1958. It is now in the Bardo Museum in Tunis.