Sfax is a historic city surrounded by ancient walls, built on the site of two small settlements of antiquity; Tabarora and Thenai, and it grew as an early Islamic trading center for the Bedouins. Today, it is considered a major trading port, and is famous for its craftsmanship and gastronomy of olives, almonds and seafood. This city reflects the original face of Tunisia, away from traditional tourist destinations, and offers its visitors a range of stunning landscapes and beaches. Long sandy. Sfax is the second largest city in Tunisia, the main outlet for the central and southern regions of the country, a major fishing port, a transport hub, a market for phosphates, olive oil, asparto and sponges, and an important commercial and industrial center.