Djerba is the biggest island of the utmost extreme North of Africa (20 by 20 kilometres) off the coast of Tunisia. It is famous for its Mediterranean shores and white desert towns inspired by Arabic, African, Berber and Jewish cultures.The main city in the island is called Houmt Souk which is known for its craftsmanship stores, fishing harbour as well as the 16th-century fort named Borj el Kebir. Arab Jews represent around a thousand residents among of the island's population. Djerba is considered one of the main travel destinations in Tunisia for Europeans along with Hammamet
Accommodation in Djerba varies from cheap hostels to standard and luxurious hotels where there is always an option for everyone. Hotel and apartment prices start from $30. The traveller will have a variety of options according to their tight or fat budget to enjoy the luxury and beauty of the island.
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What Places To Visit When In Djerba?
Although Djerba is roughly as small as 400 square kilometres or so, but there indeed a lot of interesting activities to be done either as a couple or a family.
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1. Krokodilfarm Animalia and Djerba Explore Park
Djerba's Krokodilfarm has remarkably astonishing crocodiles for the animal lovers to lay eyes on. Tourists might be able to watch those reptiles when being fed which would be rather exciting, thrilling and wild. There is a nice restaurant in the crocodile enclosure where which the travellers can head for some delicious local dishes and experience the Maghreb flavours. As for the Explore Park, there are more than crocodiles in the park. Right in the corner, a little coffee shop exists as well as a fascinating museum around. Make sure you do not miss the crocodile's feeding time by 5 pm.
2. Royal Carriage Club Riding School
Royal Carriage Club Riding School offers such an amazingly exciting and enjoyable casual fairly priced riding experience for not only beginners and intermediate but also for advanced horse riders. The school is excellent for kids who want to learn horse riding.
3. Quads Evasion & Passion Djerba
Are you ready for the biggest adventure? Hell yeah, I bet you are! As the title implies, this great arena is all about quad bikes. Yearly, this activity does attract a huge number of enthusiastic tourists; they are longing for a two-hour wild ride along the blue sea and the white sandy hills – appreciating the wonders that this dream island has to offer for its unique visitors.
4. Blue Dolphin Diving Station
Scuba divers, where ya at homies? This centre is really astoundingly great for the scuba divers and the amateurs as well. It is a must-see spot and I highly recommend it. No matter what side of the beach you end up to, you will find this diving centre as they operate two facilities on the island. The Blue Dolphin has a brand new diving gear, outgoing staff and multilingual.
5. El Ghriba Synagogue
Last but not least, I recommend El Ghriba Synagogue for my religious comrades. Despite the fact that it is considered as the most aged Jewish establishment on the Island, but it does satisfy the needs of some religious folks. El Ghriba Synagogue legacy is known since 586 Before Common Era. Plenty of tourists that have frequently visited this ancient spot explained their deep enchantment about the place and how touching the experience was. The architecture at El Ghriba Synagogue conveys a purity in design and perfection of the old Jewish history.
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You might want also to pay a visit to Saint-Joseph Cathedral which is known as the oldest religious spot for the Maltese ethnicity on the dream island Djerba. I shall let you dear travellers explore the unique interior architecture of the Church once you step inside.
Bon Voyage!