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Visiting Djerba, Tunisia


A large island, approximately 20 by 20 kilometers, Djerba lies just off the northeastern coast of Africa, in southeastern Tunisia, near the Libyan border. Set on the Gulf of Gabes, the island is known for an eclectic population of residents and tourists, splendid beaches and picturesque villages that feature distinctive, square, whitewashed houses. Houmt Souq is the one large town, with bustling markets and lively outdoor cafes. Djerba, which offers a pirate's castle and fortress-like mosques... more » A large island, approximately 20 by 20 kilometers, Djerba lies just off the northeastern coast of Africa, in southeastern Tunisia, near the Libyan border. Set on the Gulf of Gabes, the island is known for an eclectic population of residents and tourists, splendid beaches and picturesque villages that feature distinctive, square, whitewashed houses. Houmt Souq is the one large town, with bustling markets and lively outdoor cafes. Djerba, which offers a pirate's castle and fortress-like mosques, is believed to have been the inspiration for Homer's Odyssey. Accessible from the south of Tunisia, a road originally built by the Romans connects the island to the mainland. « less
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Iberostar Djerba Beach

4 of 5 stars
Cuneo, Italy
Nov 12, 2009

i spent one week there and all was good.It was a little boring ......i would like to hear music in the pool area (not just in the morning).The food was ok ....i loved the rice (depends on the ...more

Dar Bibine

5 of 5 stars
crescent beach, B.C.
Nov 12, 2009

4 of us were well looked after by Isabelle, who with her architect husband from Belgium have transfromed a traditional Djerban house into a small boutique inn. We required help from the local police...more

2 of 5 stars
Pullman, WA
Oct 30, 2009

Djerba is pretty resorty, and the only decent beaches are in the Tourist Zones, which are full of Europeans and their fancy hotels. I recommend heading to Zarzis or Gabes and finding something around...more

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