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Road Soukra, km 4, Sfax Tunisia
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Charfia, Nature, and Authenticity: The Heart of Kerkennah

Nestled off the coast of Sfax, the Kerkennah Islands captivate with their rugged authenticity and preserved natural beauty. This unique destination in Tunisia is a true haven of peace, where time seems to stand still, inviting contemplation and a relaxing stay.

Kerkennah is also the birthplace of Charfia, an ancestral fishing method that is both ingenious and sustainable. This remarkable practice is proudly classified as intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, making Charfia fishing a source of local pride and a living testament to the island’s history.

Amidst the sea, palm trees, and silence, this Tunisian archipelago embodies an authentic getaway that remains deeply true to its roots. A trip to Kerkennah promises a unique experience in Tunisia, steeped in tranquility and tradition.

 

A man throws a fishing net into the shallow waters of Sidi Fredj. The sun is starting to set and the sky, reflected across the ocean. | Location: Sidi Fredj, Tunisia. (Photo by Barry Lewis/In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images)

 

Fishing boats in the Kerkennah sea. The first boat is filled with fishing nets, and holds two fishermen. (Photo by Barry Lewis/In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images)

 

The boat leaving the port of Sidi Youssef back to Sfax, 21 kilometers away on Tunisia’s mainland. There is no airport so this is the most common way on to the island. (Photo by Barry Lewis/In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images)

 

At dawn in the fishing village of Mellita a boat rests on the sandy shallows. A man in the distance walks away from the boat in the shallow waters with a fishing net in his hands. In the horizon the light of the morning sun is coming over the distant clouds. | Location: Melita, Tunisia. (Photo by Barry Lewis/In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images)

 

A woman riding a donkey leaves the weekly farmers market in Remla, the largest town in the Kerkennah Islands. Very little grows on the arid land, so most produce is imported. | Location: Remla, Tunisia. (Photo by Barry Lewis/In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images)

 

A woman with her fishing net on Kerkennah Island, Tunisia, Africa, November 19, 2017. (Photo by Alison Wright/Getty Images)

 

A woman poses with her fishing nets on Kerkennah Island, Tunisa, Africa, on November 20, 2017. (Photo by Alison Wright/Getty Images)