By air
Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE), ~10 km from Houmt Souk
Africa · Tunisia
Djerba, Tunisia
A flat, sunny island of beaches and old villages
Getting there
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October — warm sea, softer heat
Don't miss
Houmt Souk
Borj el Kebir
Guellala
El Ghriba synagogue
Things to do
Beach days
Exploring the souks of Houmt Souk
Pottery workshops
Cycling between villages
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Chesdovi · CC BY 2.5
What to pack
Swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, light clothing
A quieter corner
The street murals of Djerbahood in the village of Erriadh
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Djerba?
April to June and September to October — warm sea, softer heat. What to pack: Swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, light clothing.
How do I get to Djerba?
Fly into Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE), ~10 km from Houmt Souk.
What is there to do in Djerba?
Beach days, exploring the souks of Houmt Souk, pottery workshops, cycling between villages. A quieter find: The street murals of Djerbahood in the village of Erriadh.
What should I eat in Djerba?
Rouz djerbi steamed rice with vegetables, couscous with fish and grilled catch of the day.
About Djerba
- Island
- Coastal
Where it is
Djerba is an island in the Gulf of Gabès off the south-east coast of Tunisia, linked to the mainland by an old causeway and by ferry.
History
Djerba has long been linked with the land of the lotus-eaters in Homer's Odyssey. It was settled by Phoenicians and Romans, who built the first causeway, and later held by Arabs, Normans, Spanish and Ottomans. The island has one of the oldest Jewish communities in North Africa, and UNESCO listed its traditional settlement pattern in 2023.
People
Djerbans speak Tunisian Arabic and some villages keep a Berber language, while the island is home to Muslim and Jewish communities who have lived side by side for centuries.
Known for
- Long sandy beaches
- Pottery from Guellala
- El Ghriba synagogue
- Street art in Erriadh
Did you know?
Djerba is often described as the largest island off the coast of North Africa.
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