Barely 87 miles from Sicily, the Cap Bon peninsula successfully juggles agriculture (the region's principal industry) with the international attraction of its historic ruins and outstanding beaches. Here you'll find the old fort and bustling harbour of La Goulette, which back in the 16th century was a stronghold for pirates, along with many thriving citrus farms, which, with their fresh and intoxicating perfume filling the air, you'll smell long before you see. There are carefully tended vineyards too, so don't forget to check out the annual wine festival held every September in the superb wine district of Grombalia. As for the beaches, you'll be spoilt for choice, whether you want to stretch out and soak up the sun at the beautiful beach resorts of Hammamet and Nabeul, or set out to discover the hidden treasures of the less visited, more rugged west coast.