Isle ofDjerba :

jerba, island of palm-trees, is located on the African coast, at 500 kilometres to the South of Tunis.
he island is 35 km wide, is totally flat and has no rivers. It is covered with palm trees, date palms and age-old olive trees.
he climate is very dry with an average annual rainfall level of 20 mm and an almost constant number of days of sunshine. Sea-bathing is possible from May onwards and the water temperature reaches 28°C in August. The island is protected from excessive heat and from cold-air currents by a natural dome of sea mist.
F rom the road to the airport, one can see the famous traditional dwellings or “menzels”, brightly whitewashed and rectangular and scattered all over the countryside. The island has more than 400 mosques with cupolas and arches, spread all over the island.
he most beautiful beaches of fine sand can be found on the north-eastern coast of the island, where is naturally set up the tourist zone with its numerous hotels.
It’s in the island’s capital, Houmt Souk, that are concentrated the markets, crafts workshops, cafés and restaurants. This town, so typical in its aspect, was able to preserve through the years the remains of its ancient caravanserais.
The village of Erriadh is located in the middle of the island at 9 km of Houmt Souk and is only some minutes away from the airport.
ypical houses of a bright white and blue are bordering the peaceful alleyways of the small medina.
The tradition food shops, the blacksmith workshops, the old café at the entry of the ancient market, they all contribute to having you pervaded with the charm of the place.

Map of island