Djerba, the island that is situated on the southern shore of the Mediterranean coast 125 km, with an area of 514 km2, located in a small monastery only,''Syrte (Gulf of Gabes). It has bay-shaped line traversing part. With the two peninsulas Jorf and Zarzis, Djerba ensure separation Bougrara Creek is where communication with ease Adjim channel and Kantra Strait between the southern point of the village of Ras and the Ras Terbella Khsim him.
Hovering close to the mainland, Djerba has been linked in antiquity Zarzis peninsula through a Roman road, but today is now a modern road 6 km long.

Tourism

Legendary land of lotus eaters, an island of 10,000 coconut trees that rises like a mirage in the sea, fine sand and modern hotels built in traditional style djerbian provide special conditions for spending a pleasant holiday.

Splendid in its diversity of, Djerba Island, offers a wide range of entertainment possibilities during a holiday: water sports, historic sites, castles pirates, ancient Ghriba synagogue, mosque as a fortress, craftsmen (potters and jewelers). Here you can discover gardens, shady groves of dates, apples, and pomegranates, olive groves and admire, etc..
Recommended
• Museum of Houmt Souk (the capital island);
• Museum of Guell;
• Attraction Park Taguermess;
• Mosque on the street Fadhloun Houmt-Souk Midoun.
• Markets in Houmt Souk, Borj El Kebir Souk Houmt FDN;
• Synagogue in the village of La Ghriba Erriadh
• Guell, a village tradition, the craftsmen, the potters, where pottery has been practiced since ancient times.

The restaurants on this island offers seafood, known for their freshness, but also offers traditional dishes that can be served in the shade.

Featured Restaurants: Haroun (fish specialties and seafood), port Houmt Souk (tel. 650-488) Flamants Les Roses, Ile des roses Flamants (tel. 650-488).

Souvenirs and shopping: paper crafts (pottery, carpets, jewelry, perfumes) sponge's Souk Midoun, Homnt stores and hotels.
Recreation: Handermann Karts and Hafez (near Djerba lighthouse).