Tunisia djerba where is located. Rest on djerba

You need to look for the island of Djerba on the world map in Gulf of Gabes. It belongs to the Mediterranean basin. Few people know that the island of Jebra is the legendary Oligia, where Odysseus was held captive by the nymph Calypso for more than 7 years.

More than 130 km of the coastline of the island consists of beaches covered with white sand. Many episodes of the movie "Star Wars" were filmed on Djerba.

Djerba on the world map and Tunisia

Djerba is considered largest island in North Africa. This is one of the best resort areas. You can relax on the island all year round. The average annual temperature is within +20°C.

The largest city on the island is Houmt Souk with a population of 65,000.

How to get there?

The most convenient way to travel to Djerba is air travel. Zarzis International Airport is located in the northern part of the island. You can get to the island from Russia by plane with 1-2 transfers.

Direct charter flights from Moscow to the island fly from April to October.

The most convenient flight option from Moscow to Djerba is via Munich, and from St. Petersburg via. Flight time is 4 hours 30 minutes.

You can buy a plane ticket using this search form. Enter departure and arrival cities, date and number of passengers.

Zarzis Airport has only one runway. He accepts domestic and international flights. It is 9 km from Houmt Souk. You can find a taxi at the airport right at the entrance from the terminal.

Island information

Very often Djerba is called An island of pink flamingos and thousands of palm trees. Many romantic legends are associated with it.

Story

Djerba has always been a tasty prey for various peoples due to its favorable geographical position. At different times, the island belonged to Arabs, Spaniards and even pirates. Berbers are the indigenous people of the island. These are African tribes that converted to Islam in the 7th century. They have preserved their customs and traditions to this day. Islam adopted by them was transformed over time into Ibadism.

The main romantic legend about the island is associated with the name Homer. In his Odyssey, he described the departure of Ulysses from Troy, who on his journey reached the shores of the island of Djerba, which Homer calls Oligia in the Odyssey.

In reality, the Phoenician merchants were the discoverers of the island, they brought crafts and trade to Djerba.

The island received a serious impetus in economic development during the heyday of the Roman Empire. It is the birthplace of the emperors Valerian and Gallienus. In the 16th century, the island was ruled by pirates. This period in the history of the island is associated with the name Drogut Reis. There is a legend that the famous filibuster hid his innumerable treasures on the island.

The inhabitants of the island traditionally settled in seclusion on small farms. Large settlements formed around large markets. The name of the capital of the island Houmt Souk in translation sounds like "bazaar quarter". For a long time, a large Jewish community lived on the island, most of which had to leave it. In memory of this, a synagogue remained on Djerba in Hara Segir, whose age is estimated at more than 2600 years. Djerba is currently part of Tunisia.

General information

About 140 thousand people permanently live on the island. Most of the island's population is made up of Arabs and Berbers. The area of ​​the island is 514 km². The main incomes of the island are agriculture and tourism. It has a well-developed infrastructure, there are many hotels, restaurants, clubs. The difference with Moscow time is -2 hours.

Climate

The temperature on the island is always higher than the mainland by 2-3 degrees. Despite the heat inherent in Africa, Djerba has its own “dead season”, it falls on December, January and February. The air temperature during this period is kept on the island within + 15-17 ° C. The best vacation time periods are considered, which are commonly called the off-season. The average temperature of these months is +22-26°C.

Additional heat is brought to the island by winds from the Sahara desert. This makes the climate of Djerba mild and warm. High season starts on the island in April. The average temperature this month is +22°C. The high season ends in November. The low season lasts from March to March. The air temperature during this period is kept within + 15-17 ° C, water - + 17-20 ° C.

Tourism

Tourists come to the island in search of quiet beach holiday. Water entertainment is well developed here, there is one of the best golf clubs in Africa. Casinos are open for gamblers. The scenery has been preserved in the village of Azhim, famous for shooting episodes of the Star Wars movie. This is the best spot on the island for scallop fishing.

Travel agencies operating on the island organize excursions to the mainland and travel around. One of the services on the island is thalassotherapy.

In the process of healing the body on Djerba, thermal springs are used.

Among popular attractions Djerba:

• Synagogue of La Griba. The building was erected in 586 BC. e. Jews who arrived on the island and left Jerusalem after its conquest by Nebuchadnezzar. According to the existing legend, a huge stone that fell from heaven was used in the construction of the synagogue. A woman came out of it and ordered to build a house for Jewish prayer.
• Djerba Lagoon. It is a bay that looks pink all year round from a bird's eye view. This color is given to it by pink flamingos living in these places. The lagoon is home to the ancient Ras Tagermes lighthouse and the Djerba Explore amusement park. There are various attractions and museums, a crocodile farm is open.
• Fortress Borj el-Kebir. The building dates back to the 13th century. Most of the building has survived to this day in its original form. The fortress is located next to the port of Houmt Souk and the local history museum.
• Guellala village. It is a settlement of potters who have preserved the ancient traditions of making pottery. Here is an ethnographic museum, where you can get acquainted with the national traditions of the peoples inhabiting the island.
• Azhim village. The scenery of the Star Wars movie preserved in the settlement allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of space battles. Here you can become a participant in catching sponges and octopuses with the help of large earthenware jugs.
• Roman road. Built by the Romans, the embankment that connects the island to the mainland is about 9 km long.

Currently, the road is an asphalt dam, but the history of its construction is of interest to tourists.

Hotels

Local hotels are designed for the rest of tourists with different financial capabilities and requirements for the level of service provided. Most of the hotels are located in the northern and western parts of the island. The largest part has 4 stars. In terms of quality of service, Tunisian 4 * are significantly superior to Turkish 5 *. Best hotels working on the system "all inclusive":

1. Hasdrubal Prestige Djerba 5*. The hotel is located on Sidi Mehrez Beach, next to the Casino and Golf Club. The area of ​​the hotel is more than 11 thousand square meters. meters. It has 219 rooms of various comfort classes with an area from 90 to 320 m². For meetings and conferences, the hotel has a special hall and meeting rooms.

   The hotel has:

   • laundry;
   • currency exchange;
   • parking;
   • thalasso center and much more.

Hasdrubal Prestige Djerba has a swimming pool, several restaurants and bars, and a barbecue area.

2. Djerba Plaza Hotel 4*. The hotel is located in Midoun, surrounded by a palm park. It has access to the beach, has its own swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, Turkish baths and a place to play squash. The windows of the hotel restaurant overlook the sea. The hotel rooms have balconies and are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
3. Cedriana 3*. The hotel is located in the northern part of the island next to the beach. It has its own garden, swimming pool, spa, sauna, massage parlour. The hotel rooms can accommodate from 1 to 5 people. The hotel has 2 restaurants, bars, parking, playgrounds and rooms, and a thalasso centre.

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Many tourists traveling abroad for sea holidays know resorts located in the north-eastern part of Tunisia: Sousse, Hammamet, Monastir, Mahdia, etc. I myself rested here for the first time with my family in September 2006 (Royal Salem hotel).

But, as it turned out, in this country there is another comfortable destination for recreation, by the way, the very first in Tunisia, it all started with it. It's called - Djerba island. Only foreigners, mostly French, have always rested here. Since the summer of 2016, the island has been massively open and has become available to Russians.

Geographic reference.

Djerba is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located in the Gulf of Gabes. The largest island off the Mediterranean coast of Africa, the area is 514 km². The population is about 150 thousand people.

Djerba is connected to the mainland by the only unique causeway built by the ancient Romans about 2000 years ago. All tourists are brought here during a sightseeing tour. But driving along the "Roman road" is possible only when you go outside of Djerba.

The stones used in the original construction still lie along the roadside.

Since Djerba is now popular in our country and for sure next year (despite how things turn out in Egypt and Turkey) there will be a new wave of vacationers, I decided to give a detailed description of the main points. These are my impressions :)

It is very convenient that direct charters fly to Djerba from different cities of Russia, the island has its own, fairly modern airport. The length of the island is no more than 29 km, respectively, comfortable logistics. You will not have to, even taking into account the delivery to other hotels, to get to your place for more than an hour (as is the case in a number of other countries).

I was also pleased that I didn’t have to pay anything (visa, fees) at the airport upon arrival or, for example, in the Dominican Republic before flying home.

We were here for 10 nights and it turned out that exactly the same number of full days. Someone is lucky and they are not picked up at 0:30 at night like us, but during the day or even in the evening, and then they get more for the same cost of a ticket for the day. Therefore, the main advice: remember, you should not leave buying souvenirs, photographing, etc. for the last day.
It's good that I managed to meet at least one sunrise. The second failed because of the Pegasus company ...

Okay, I won’t talk about sad things, I’d rather talk about positive things :)

Our hotel on the island was called Caribbean World Djerba 4*. At the end of the holiday, I can confidently state that our family of three was satisfied with it.

Despite the fact that when I was in the Caribbean I lived on a ship, this Tunisian hotel really reminded me of those places, and at the same time Turkey and Egypt :)
Strong animation, cozy territory, tolerable food.

I will write only about the main points. The beaches on Djerba, and throughout the country, are common. The only difference is fine white sand, not to be confused with snow-white :)

The second thing that catches your eye on the beach is a large number of horses and camels riding tourists.

Despite one aesthetic moment, I do not consider it a minus. Firstly, it is always interesting for children, and secondly, it is simply beautiful. Personally, I didn't mind.

You should have seen what kind of camels walking there: in hats, bright bedspreads, with small camels. In short, be sure to ride your children.

In second place among beach activities is a parachute. I'm still not going to decide on it, I'm saving everything for the next time :)

Now, as for the sea. For us, tourists living in the central strip of Russia, a thousand kilometers from the Sea of ​​​​Azov, the word "sea" in itself already sounds magical and soothing.

What can we say about the Mediterranean Sea, especially in the ecological region, which is Djerba. On the east coast of the island, the water is clear. The color of water, as you understand, depends on the depth and lighting.

I won’t hide it, the shores were clean for several days, then small waves and plants (not algae) appeared. In our hotel, the beach was cleaned almost every day, so there were no problems with this. I saw hotels where there is a lot of grass. The photo below shows a neutral (ownerless) territory. How do you like the guy on the right? Growth is clearly more than 2 meters. He would not offer sea excursions, but play basketball :)

At the end of the holiday, the sea grass was in the water (the first 2-3 meters from the shore). I inspired myself a long time ago, and this is most likely true, that thanks to these plants, a large amount of natural iodine and various useful trace elements appear in the sea. In this case, it is important not to know the truth, but to believe. The placebo effect has not been canceled :)

Forgetting about the sad experience of walking barefoot along the coast in Sri Lanka, my wife and I decided to take a walk along the sea anyway. First we walked 3 km to the right, the next day more than 5 km in the other direction. So we explored almost the entire tourist hotel area from the sea. There were even places where there were no people at all.

Surprised by the large number of abandoned hotels. As I understand it, after the terrorist attacks in the north of the country (on the beach and in the Bardo Museum), many foreign companies canceled flights and the number of tourists dropped sharply. That's a number of hotels and went bankrupt.

Next to ours is the Sirena Hotel.

This is a cool place for thrill seekers, especially in the evening after sunset. Green water in the pool, rusty swings, crumbling plaster. Some areas are overgrown with grass or shrubs. Ideal subject for photo shoots.

I think that in general terms about the sea and the rest it became clear to you. If you are not spoiled by the UAE and the Maldives, then you should like it here.

Yes, I forgot to write about the cool climate. The temperature here is felt several degrees lower than the real one on the thermometer. Another big plus is the fact that in the evening here, like in the desert, the heat drops sharply and if during the day, for example, it was 35, then at night it could be 20. We slept even without the air conditioner on, which happens extremely rarely for the Mediterranean summer.

Now I want to move on to an important part of the trip - cultural and educational leisure or excursions on the island of Djerba.

I bought two short sightseeing tours of the island from the hotel guide. The first one is called "Amazing Djerba". I recommend it to you as entertainment for the whole family.

It costs $26 without discounts ($14 for children). The first thing we visited was Djerba Explorer Park. Here is the Museum of Arts and Crafts, which presents the work of folk craftsmen and shows the features of the culture of the inhabitants of the island.

We liked it here, especially since we got to feed.

The last stop was unusual. We were brought to the city of artists. I already told you about him

My second tour was simply called "Djerba Island Tour". The price is the same as the previous program. I liked that the visited objects did not intersect.

The first point was a really interesting ethnographic museum in the village of Gelala.

I took dozens of pictures here. Everything is very clear and there are many bright details.

Gelala is also the pottery center of the island of Djerba. In addition to buying appropriate bright souvenirs, we were shown the process of making a number of products.

Then there was a very worthy and significant place within not only the island and the country, but even the continent.

It was a discovery for me that one of the oldest synagogues of the Earth is located on Djerba. Its age is almost 2500 years. It is the oldest in Africa.

El Ghriba Synagogue houses one of the world's oldest Torah Scrolls.

At the end of the tour, we arrived in the capital of Djerba, the city of Houmt Souk. We were taken around a small town and given free time in the central market.

I immediately ran to the fish department, where you can observe a unique phenomenon - a seafood auction. Of course, I love such events very much.

Outside of Djerba, I traveled only once during a one-day excursion to Tatuan. The island is a convenient place to travel around the southern part of Tunisia.

The most popular excursion in Djerba is "Sahara 2 days" ($100-120). Since in 2006 I went on a similar tour from the city of Sousse, this time I did not spend even so few free days.

The Djerba version of the Sahara is more interesting because it is in this desert region that you spend much more time.

That's basically all, in short, I told you about Djerba. I want to finish with a reminder that according to ancient legends, the island of Djerba is the place where the beautiful nymph Calypso sought reciprocity from Odysseus for seven years. It was Homer who named the island Oligia.

I wish you to see for yourself the attractiveness of Djerba. To do this, unlike Odysseus, you only need seven vacation days :) Have a nice and beautiful vacation!

If you arrive on the sunny island of Djerba, then a guide with a rather impressive list of excursions and entertainment will immediately attack you, as well as local guides who promise everything the same, only cheaper
Let's try to figure out what is better to visit, where you should take a full-fledged excursion, and where you can go on your own.

1. Crocodile farm

These are not only crocodiles, of which there are really many here (about 4500 Nile monsters). This is a fairly large complex that includes a farm, a Berber village and a museum.
Entrance: 15 dinars. Taxi in Djerba is very inexpensive, so from the nearest hotels to farms the fare will be 2-3 dinars. You can and should go here on your own. The guides still do not drive around the museum and do not tell anything special. It is worth knowing in advance at what time and on what days crocodiles are fed in order to see how they crawl out of the water and greedily pounce on pieces of meat. In general, the spectacle is not very dynamic, but the number of crocodiles per square meter is amazing. After the show, you can take a picture with little crocodiles for free. They are very cute!
The village consists of several houses that show the life and economy of the Berbers. A camel also works there, whose task is to demonstrate the extraction of water for irrigation. For 1-2 dinars you can take a picture with him.
The museum is small. Interesting, but I advise you to first read about the history of this place, so that the contemplation of antiquities is conscious.

2. Gelala Museum.

The ethnographic museum is quite large, interesting, and even children will not be bored there. Every room and house of this museum depicts the life of the local population, their occupations and way of life. I advise you to go on this tour with a Russian-speaking guide who will tell interesting stories from the life of the Berbers. Entrance: 7 dinars.

There is a pottery workshop next to the museum. After all, it is the village of Gelala that is considered the center of the island's pottery art. As part of the tour, as a rule, the process of making clay products is shown. But the prices in the shop at the workshop are very high. On the market, all the same products are 2-3 times cheaper.

3. Fortress Borj el kebir

This fortress was built in 1284 and served as a defensive fortification from the invaders: the Normans, the Spaniards. Entrance: 7 dinars.
It's interesting to just climb here. There are no special exhibits. But, for example, I love all kinds of fortresses, so I went around it all with pleasure. Moreover, a wonderful view of the sea opens from the walls of the fortress and you are provided with beautiful photos. From here you can walk to the pier, where there are "pirate" ships that take vacationers to wild islands. By the way, the wild islands are not very wild and you will not find bounty-style landscapes there. But for children, a trip on a pirate ship with animation and a treasure hunt will certainly be interesting!

4. Synagogue of La Griba.

Come here early in the morning and without excursions. The synagogue, leading its origin from the 6th century BC. e. and being the oldest synagogue in Africa is interesting as a fact. The room with fragments of the Wailing Wall is tiny. But it’s worth visiting the place where pilgrims from all over the world have been coming for more than one millennium every year!

5. Cities of Hum Souk and Midoun
In these cramped towns you need to go for fruits and souvenirs. Bargaining should be desperate and almost unconscious

Then you will return with a mountain of purchases and a good mood. You will be told that you are a mafia, ruined the poor Tunisian merchants, but in fact, this is how it is all conceived. Despite the fact that merchants are actively inviting to buy, no one grabs hands, does not swear, purchases take place in a pleasant atmosphere.

6. Sahara

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Excursions to the Sahara from Djerba are done only by tour operators! Even if one of the locals offers - do not agree. This is a long and eventful excursion and it is better if the chance of jambs is kept to a minimum.
The tour is available for 1 or 2 days. But given the long road, it is still worth taking a two-day trip. I think this is the most worthwhile excursion! Because the views of the real desert will not replace anything. Along the way, you will come across the houses of the Berber troglodytes, as well as the Star Wars filming location, where the scenery of the film is still left. Take a picture with the fennec fox, ride horses and camels, see an unrealistically beautiful sunset and meet the sunrise in the desert!

7. Camel and horseback riding

This is in abundance on Djerba! There are a lot of options: if you want, you can go yourself and lead the animal, if you don’t want, the guide will carefully guide your horse or camel. I have already rode horses in the Crimea, so this time we chose a camel. They go very slowly and if you catch the right mood, then such a leisurely walk along the sea will give pleasure and peace.

8. Quad biking

The route is quite unusual. First you need to drive along the highway, then through the local villages, and then through small dunes with sharp turns. Very interesting, but I was scared, so I rode holding on to my husband's broad back. At the end, the quad bikes stop near the lagoon, where you can take pictures.

9. Fun on the water
Bananas, pills, flights over the sea - all this is there and in large quantities. And yes, it's not expensive at all. You can rent a jet ski and drive to a desert island. There are also boat trips on boats with a net on which you can lie and watch how fish swim under you, and if you're lucky, then dolphins.

Djerba is a beautiful and interesting island! And there is also beautiful soft sand on the beach and a delightful warm sea!

Island Djerba, as a popular seaside resort in Tunisia, has been known since the early 60s of the last century.

However, our compatriots have been interested in this place since 2016, when Turkey and Egypt were closed.

For comparison: until 2016, charter flights on Djerba from Moscow and St. Petersburg were performed once a week, now - daily and not one per day.

Djerba Island

Djerba located in the southern part of Tunisia. Nearby is another resort - Zarzis.

Some facts about the island Djerba:

• the area of ​​the island is 514 km², the coastline is 150 km;
• distance from the capital of the country Tunisia - 500 km;
• population - about 165 thousand people;
• the largest cities on the island are Houmt-Suk (capital), Midoun, Azhim;
• the island is connected with the mainland by a ferry (Azhim - Jorf) and the old Roman road (leads to the Zarzis resort);
• The island has an international airport.

In ancient times, the island Djerba was rich, trade flourished here, including slaves. At this time, the Roman road was built - its length is 7 km, it carries out not only transport links, but also a water supply.

Climate on the island of Djerba

Due to its geographical location, the holiday season on Djerba longer than in the northern resorts of Hammamet, Sousse, Tabarka. Usually, already in May, the sea warms up to 22 ° C, the season ends by November.

In summer, daytime temperatures can reach 35-38 °C, water temperature - 27-28 °C.

Thanks to the sea breeze and the proximity of the Sahara, high temperatures are tolerated without problems; in summer it is quite comfortable to relax here.

The best time to relax in Djerba is from May to October inclusive.

How to get to Djerba

The vast majority arrive on the island through the Djerba Zarzis International Airport. The airport is located 9 km from the capital of the island. Houmt Souk.

Since the island is small, the farthest hotels can be reached in 50-60 minutes.

There are no direct regular flights between Russia and Tunisia, you can only get here with transfers. The most convenient routes pass through Istanbul, Paris, Munich.

During the tourist season (April-October), direct charter flights are operated from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The duration of the flight is 4.5 hours.

Airport website in Djerba: www.djerbaairport.net

Taxi fare from island airport Djerba to the hotel will be from 8 to 20 TND.

Transport on the island of Djerba

You can move around the island:

• on buses;
• by fixed-route taxis (luazhi)
• Taxi

The most convenient mode of transport for Djerba– taxi. Cars can always be found near any hotel. About the features of the trip to taxi in Tunisia can be found out.

Fare:

• landing - 0.450 TND
• trip - 0,500 TND / 1 km of run
• waiting - 15 TND

*From 20:00 to 07:00 there is a night rate (the cost will be 50% higher).

If you decide to go to the cities of mainland Tunisia, you can use intercity buses. They depart from the bus station in the center of Houmt Souk. Nearest major city on the mainland is the provincial capital medenine(a bus ride will cost 7 TND).

However, most of the hotels are inexpensive, with a fairly simple interior, many are in need of repair, with relatively low service. The paucity of high-end hotels is a common problem in Tunisia.

Excursions in Djerba

Excursions to Djerba are described in more detail in the corresponding section of the site. The most popular include:

• DjerbaHood project (street art gallery in Erriadh village)
• amusement park Djerba Explore (Lella Hadria Museum, Heritage Village, tourist market, crocodile farm)
• Ras Rmel Island (Flamingo Island)
• 2 day trip to Sahara

You can find and book an inexpensive tour to Tunisia with the help of services

You can find out more about what and where to buy in Tunisia as souvenirs in the corresponding section of the site. Djerba in this regard is no different from other regions of the country, except for lower prices compared to Hammamet or Sousse.

• Foodstuffs better to buy in Carrefour– The supermarket chain is represented by stores in Houmt Souk and Midoun. Buy alcohol you can in the store Al Jazeera(buying alcohol in Tunisia has some peculiarities).
• Souvenirs makes sense to buy tourist markets where there are shops fix price. Although the second floor in the Carrefour store (non-food items) can please you with unexpected purchases.

The island is often called the "Mediterranean Tahiti": people come here to swim in the clear sea, relax in excellent hotels, enjoy oriental flavor at reasonable prices per tour.

Djerba has been known since ancient times. Homer in his "Odyssey" mentioned it as the Island of lotophages - eaters of lotus flowers - an island of earthly pleasures and bliss. Djerba served as the base for the formidable Barbary pirates, terrifying the entire Mediterranean, and became a home for representatives of many religions.

Very tasty dates, olives are grown here, fish and octopuses are caught - the patriarchal way of Djerba has not changed for centuries.

How to get there

Djerba has its own airport "Djerba (Zarzis)". It is located near the capital of the island, the city of Houmt Souk. During the tourist season, charters from Russia land here. Flight time from Moscow to Djerba is approximately 4.5 hours. Transfer to the hotels does not take much time - an average of about an hour. Djerba is connected to the mainland by a bridge and a ferry crossing. The ferry crosses a small strait in 15 minutes.

Tours to Djerba

Prices for tours for 2 people for 7 nights with departure from Moscow

Beaches

The best stretches of the coast of Djerba are located in the northeast. Most of the hotels are also located here, almost each of which has its own long section. It is removed from algae and marine debris, and the safety of tourists is monitored. The sand on Djerba is light and soft, the entrance to the water in tourist areas is gentle. The beaches of the hotels are well equipped, there are umbrellas, sun loungers, a set of water activities (parasailing, jet skis, "bananas" and "cheesecakes").

Hotels

Most of the hotels in Djerba are located on Cape Ras Tagernes, in the north and east of the island. Most often, Russian tourists choose to stay in 4-star hotels.

There are representatives of Vincci Hotels, Radisson, Seabel and others chains on the island. All-inclusive meals are popular in hotels.

Attractions

Djerba is an island with a rich history, so there are enough attractions here. The most famous - . The powerful walls of the fortress have stood on the seashore for more than 600 years. Bloody sieges and battles took place here - for example, the pirate Turgut-reis attacked the Spaniards and ordered the construction of a monstrous pyramid tower from the skulls of defeated enemies, which stood for almost 300 years. Now an obelisk stands in its place, and 9,000 skulls have found eternal rest in the cemetery.

The old city of Houmt Souk is one big bazaar, the entrance to which is guarded by two impressive mosques: the Mosque of Foreigners (Jamaa al-Gorba) and the mosque of Ibrahim el-Jemni, which are almost a thousand years old for two.

Where to go

Most often, guests of Djerba go on a pirate boat cruise to Flamingo Island. In winter, these beautiful birds nest here, and in summer, tourists sunbathe on the snow-white sand. The cruise lasts about 4 hours, the time on the island is 2 hours. On the way, tourists are entertained by animators with a special pirate show.

The second most popular place for excursions is a crocodile farm in. Several dozen Nile crocodiles live here.

You can visit Gelallu pottery village with a guided tour. In Gelalla, clay is mined and beautiful jugs are molded, reminiscent of ancient amphoras. Be careful - ceramics in blue and white are made in, and modest and unpainted plates are made in Gelalla. There is an interesting museum of cultural heritage. In August, the village hosts a festival where you can try your hand at the potter's wheel.

From Djerba it is convenient to get to, go on excursions to the dwellings of troglodytes and

Souvenirs

For souvenirs on Djerba go to the capital of the island, the city of Houmt Souk. The name of the city is speaking, it is translated as "shopping quarter". There are many different goods in local markets - ceramics, leather goods, small souvenirs, spices, cosmetics based on olive or argan oil, hookahs, glassware, carpets ... Pay attention to ceramics from Gelalla - simple but elegant jugs similar to on old amphoras.

Tourists note that the prices for souvenirs in Djerba are on average higher than in other Tunisian resorts. Djerba is an island, so most of the goods are not made locally, but are brought from other cities. Hence the difference in cost. We recommend that you definitely bargain when buying a souvenir you like, often sellers inflate the price several times.

Kitchen

Most of the dishes served in hotel restaurants and cafes do not differ from those eaten in other resorts. On the table there will definitely be spicy shorba soup, sweet peppers stuffed with meat, the famous tagine (roast with lamb), couscous with vegetables.

There is also a "marine accent" in the cuisine of Djerba. In coastal restaurants, you should try freshly caught fish or octopus cooked on the grill.