A Pine and mimosa covered mountain gentle slopes to the sea where bays of fine sand are interspersed with rock "needles", sculpted by the sea. Since antiquity Tabarka has been famous for its coral fishing and the Coral Festival of underwater photography held each summer attracts international visitors and specialists . The recently built resort Montazah-Tabarka offers a class c yachting harbor with all modern facilities . For the sportsminded, an 18 hole golf course stands in a superb 270 acre forest,overhanging the sea and Tabarka has become "the place" for diving, fishing, sailing as well as the ever enjoyable sunbathing. The summer festival of folklore and music has become justly famous for the quality of its performances by local and international artists and musicians.