Djerba, Mediterranean island in Gulf of Gabes, Tunisia
Description
Djerba is an island in the Gulf of Gabes connected to the Tunisian mainland by a Roman road. The terrain consists of low rolling hills, olive groves, and sandy shores that line the Mediterranean Sea.
History
The place was conquered by Arab forces in the 7th century and later ruled by Normans, Spaniards, and Ottomans. In the 19th century, the island came under French administration until Tunisia gained independence in 1956.
Culture
The island is known for the varied architecture of its villages, where whitewashed houses with flat roofs and small windows keep the heat out. Many residents still live in traditional menzel farmsteads surrounded by orchards and palm groves.
Practical
An airport in the south receives connections from Europe, while ferries operate between the island and the mainland. The main towns and beaches can be easily reached by car or shared taxis.
Did you know?
Workshops in several villages still produce pottery and ceramic objects using centuries-old techniques. Craftsmen fire the pieces in special ovens heated with olive wood.
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El Ghriba Synagogue
4 km
Chaussée romaine de Djerba
14.9 km
Crocodile Farm
15.7 km
Djerbahood
5.2 km
Meninx
11.5 km
Borj El Kebir
11.4 km
Ras R'mal
13.2 km
Synagogue of the Kohanim of Djirt
9 km
Guellala Museum
5.9 km
Saint Joseph Church
10.8 km
Jemaâ Fadhloun
8.4 km
Midoun stadium
9.9 km
Mosque of the Turks
10.7 km
Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum
10.9 km
Tourgueness lighthouse
15.4 km
Henchir Bourgou
9 km
Mosque of the Strangers
10.6 km
Aqua Park Le Pirate
12.9 kmDjerba Golf Club
12.7 kmPhare de Bordj Djellidj
17.2 km
Borj El Kastil
14 km
Port of Jorf
16.7 km
Sidi Mahrez Mosque (Djerba)
12 km
Echeikh Mosque
10.7 km
Basilica of Meninx
11.5 km
Port of Adjim
15.1 km
Jamaa Louta Berdaoui mosquée
10.4 km
Fishing port of Adjim
15 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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