Korba has two very different sides: a large lagoon complex shapes the landscape nearby, while the town itself lies on the site of the Roman city of Curubis. There is also an amateur theatre festival held every summer. Nature watching, the town’s ancient history and a recurring stage event offer several distinct points of interest for a trip.
Lagoons near Korba and bird migration
The lagoon complex near Korba comprises two bodies of water. The larger extends for 12 kilometres along the coast and covers about 450 hectares. The site is recognised as both a Ramsar site and a ZICO site; archaeological remains are another of its features. The combination of a large wetland, recognised site designations and archaeological remains brings natural and cultural history together in one place.
Several species of waterbirds use the lagoons as nesting grounds and as an important stopover site during migration. Numerous migratory birds arrive each year, often including rare species such as flamingos. The lagoons are therefore important both for nesting and for resting during migration. A local guide specialising in ornithology offers guided visits to the lagoons and birdwatching. Check current availability in advance if you plan to take advantage of this option.
Curubis and the summer festival
Korba lies on the site of the Roman city of Curubis, from which the name Korba is also derived. The historical connection therefore explains not only the town’s ancient origins but also the origin of its name. A cultural highlight is the amateur theatre festival, held in Korba every summer and considered well known and popular. Two different periods are thus brought together: Curubis provides the historical explanation for the town’s name, while the festival is part of Korba’s recurring annual calendar. If you are considering attending the festival, check the dates for the current edition.
Further historical perspectives in Nabeul
Across the wider Nabeul destination, archaeological sites add to the historical perspectives. Neapolis includes fish-processing basins. In the northwest of the archaeological site there is also a thermal building dating from the 4th century AD, built in an area used for producing salted fish. The basins and the thermal building thus represent different aspects of ancient activity at Neapolis.
Across the wider Nabeul destination, Pupput is one of the cultural heritage sites; the archaeological park of Pupput covers approximately four hectares. Soliman also has traces of Andalusian history. Hammamet was a bathing resort in antiquity. The forts of Hammamet and KĂ©libia are among the cultural heritage sites of the Governorate of Nabeul. The hot springs of Korbous continue to flow, adding a nature-related highlight alongside the historical sites.
On 18 December 1993, a nature reserve was established at the bat cave in the El Haouaria delegation of the Governorate of Nabeul.
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