Salakta is a small Tunisian village situated by the sea. The name is derived from Latin Selectum, meaning the selected place.Salakta has been occupied or ruled by many civilisations, including the Phoenicians, Byzantines, Romans, and Muslim Oubéidines.The attractions include a beach, catacombs, an ancient cemetery and a museum.Though not an established name in Tunisian tourism, Salakta is nevertheless one of the oldest historical sites in the country.