Djerba

Island whose history is lost to the ages, provided a remarkable coastline giving the coast a languid air, Djerba offers a seaside setting with varied activities in which everyone can draw at will, sports, relaxation and discovery. Southeast of Tunisia, Djerba amazes visitors with its sweetness and heavenly setting. The island that charmed the legendary Odysseus was Punic before Roman. Then invaded by the Vandals and the Byzantines, it was conquered by the Arabs in 667. In the eleventh century, it was devastated by Hilali tribes from the East. Today, Djerba has about 80 000 inhabitants and has beautiful beaches that are 1/10 of the Tunisian coast ... She faces the seaside town of Zarzis, established on the site of the Roman city of Gergis. Fully equipped in hotels, clubs and leisure facilities, Djerba and Zarzis you will love the ocher earth dotted with palm trees, as well as their menzels, small white domed houses. And that's not counting the many discoveries and beach activities that await you. To see and do The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Houmt Souk has a comprehensive collection of traditional costumes that belonged to ethnic past. There is also a pottery and antique jewelry. The oldest Jewish town of Djerba, Erriadh houses the jewish synagogue which takes place every year a pilgrimage that attracts Jewish believers of all countries. The synagogue holds one of the oldest Torah in the world. For a nice walk by the sea, go to Ajim harbor, near which is the most dense palm groves of the island. There is also the arrival of the ferry terminal Jorf, which connects the Sea Djerba to the rest of the country. A Guellala, go visit the pottery workshops where you will also find an olive press in perfect condition. Cycling, tennis, horseback riding, water skiing, ULM, scuba diving and fishing are all activities that can be done in Djerba Zarzis like. You will also have ample opportunity to attend one of the cultural festivals of the island, including the Ulysses festival devoted to international films, which takes place every year in July.