Tourism on the Tunisian island of Djerba in pictures

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Gasmi - invites the Tunisian island of Djerba

Its visitors throughout the year enjoy the beautiful climate in Tunisia and the picturesque sandy beaches, especially in the summer, in addition to more experiences within the island and accommodation in excellent hotels.

All hotels and resorts in the tourist area are located on the northeastern coast, and this means that the cities can preserve their original Tunisian character.

beaches

The island of Djerba has been blessed with a range of soft sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters, with the best beaches located on the northeastern coast, but most of them are privately owned by the hotels and resorts of the tourist area, with the exception of a few areas such as the 5,000-year-old beach, which is 8 kilometers away. About Houmt Souk, as well as the municipal beach.

The quieter beaches lie between Aghir and El Kantara, and the hotels offer a wide range of water sports including windsurfing, water skiing and jet skis.

further from the beaches

The white town "Houmt Souk" includes a group of narrow alleys, souks and souvenir shops, and has interesting buildings, especially in mosques and old building hotels.

The Museum of Folklore, which is located on Abdel Hamid El Kadi Street in Houmt Souk, allows an insight into the island and its traditions, and a 25-minute walk from the city center is the fishing port, which is an opportunity to visit early in the morning.

Midoun is the second largest town on the island and is a quieter, smaller version of Houmt Souk. As for the city of Qalala, it includes a museum of folklore, which is also interesting and contains many potteries. In the heart of the island is the attractive "Haret al-Saghira" with the oldest synagogue in North Africa, located 7 km south of Houmt Souk.

Family fun

All resorts on the island are suitable for families, children, and shopping lovers in the colorful markets. You can visit the Great Tower, which is the fort located in Houmt Souk, and every Tuesday afternoon there is an organization of traditional fantasy (horse shows) in the Midoun amphitheater.

Families can discover Djerba through the "Park Djerba Explore" near Aghir, which is a large tourist complex with a wonderful museum of Islamic arts, a crocodile park, a heritage area and many restaurants and shops.