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Djerba
Djerba is an island in south Tunisia with beautiful sandy beaches and beautiful, peaceful and silent countryside.
Travel to Djerba & Visa Requirements
No visa is required for Canandian, European Union, US and some other European citizens. A visa on arrival is available for Australians. New Zealanders must obtain a visa prior to arrival.
Flights and airtickets to Djerba
Djerba's only international airport for scheduled and charter flights is Djerba-Zarzis Airport (DJE). Tunisair provides schedule service from the island to some major European cities, there is also domestic service provided by Tunisair's subsidiary, Sevenair, between Djerba and Tunis. A few European charter airlines also fly to the island.
Tours & Getting around Djerba
Public transportation is limited but taxis are available for reasonable prices; it is possible to hire a bycicle or a motor-bycicle but be careful as most roads are narrow!
Djerba attractions and sightseeing
Museum in Houmt Souk (capital of the island); Museum in Guellala; Attraction Park in Taguermess; Fadhloun mosque on the Houmt Souk-Midoun road. Colourful markets in Houmt Souk; Borj El Kebir in Houmt Souk; La Ghriba synagogue in Erriadh village.
Do not miss Guellala, a village where potteries are made since the anciant romans and where you may watch a wonderful sunset.
Djerba city tours
Enjoy the sandy beaches, visit Ras R'mel, rent a bycicle and visit the small vllages; enjoy a simple and typical architecture, a silent countryside and beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Eat fresh tasty fish; go to the typical fish market . Do not miss a turkish bath. Visit the jewelers and admire bedouin silver jewelry.
Djerba souvenirs & shopping
Djerba Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Eat fresh grilled fish, couscous with fish and lamb meet, try "brik à l'oeuf", tunisian sandwish (casse-croute tunisien), lablabi (a chick-peas soup), salade mechouia (mixed grilled vegetables), tastira (mixed fried vegetables).
Djerba nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Drink only bottled water, try fresh orange juice, mint tea, turkish coffee, bokha (fig/date local alcohool), celtia (local beer), l'ban (liquid yougurt).
Djerba cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
Many hotels are available for all kinds of budget, from "Auberge de Jeunesse" for students to ***** De Luxe hotels.
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