Thyna (Thaenae)

On the southern edge of Sfax, the ruins of Thaenae include Roman baths, a large house, city walls and an early Christian basilica. The salt pans next to the site attract flamingos and waders.

History

A busy port of the Roman province of Africa, later a bishopric in late antiquity.

Customs

A small, little-known site: ask locally for opening hours.

Food

Back in Sfax, try "charmoula" or a fish couscous.

Best time

Spring and autumn, especially for birds.

Thaenae began as a Phoenician settlement before becoming a Roman colony under Hadrian.