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About Djerba

DJERBA ULYSSES, CYTHERS AND HOMERS ISLAND

Djerba is the ideal destination for travelers for its history, its architecture, its pristine beaches, its beautiful landscapes and its wealth.

The first historical page of Djerba would date from Homeric times Today, Djerba is famous for its traditional crafts, mainly fabrics, pottery and jewelry. The economy of the island also benefits from olive trees, fig trees, dates and of course fishing. Djerba is also one of the cradles of “Star Wars” since in 1976, George Lucas chose to shoot some scenes of the film.

Area

538 Km2

Population

140,000 people

Température

from 12°C to 28°C

Sun

300 days/year

Distance to Mainland

5.8 Km : Chaussée, 2.5 Km : Bac

The big cities

Houmt Souk, Midoun & Ajim

DISCOVER & EXPLORE

  • Guellala Museum
  • Pottery Factory: Guellala
  • Mosques of Djerba
  • The synagogue of Ghriba: dates back to 584 BC J-C
  • Djerba Explore theme parks
  • Heritage Museum of Djerba Houmt-Souk
  • Lalla Hadhria Museum (Djerba Explore)
  • Art Museum (At the Parks of Djerba Explore)
  • Heritage Museum (At the Djerba Explore Parks)
  • Al-Kantara remains and Roman roads
  • Borj el-Kebir: historic fortress and Arab citadel of the 15th century
  • Caves and caves of Ali Baba
  • Grand Casino of Djerba
  • Flamingo Island
  • Midoun open air market
  • Houmt Souk
  • Artefacts Shopping

NOT TO BE MISSED

  • Tourism Festival(April)
  • Int’l ULYSSE Festival (July-August)
  • Pottery Festival (August)
  • Music Festival (Dec)
  • Festival theater and art (Jul)
  • Film Festival (July-August))
  •  Ghriba pilgrimage (May)

ADVENTURES & DISCOVERY

  • Horse riding
  • Camel ride
  • Quad escapes
  • Nautical sports
  • Parasailing
  • Scuba
  • Boat trips
  • 4×4 Escapes
  • Excursions in South Tunisia

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