Djerba
Djerba (sometimes also spelled as Jerba) is the largest island in the North African region, approximately 100 kilometers east of Gabes in the south east of Tunisia.
Houmt-Souk is the island’s capital, with a population of over 40,000 while Djerba as a whole has around 120,000 inhabitants.
 Iberostar Mehari Djerba |
 Radisson Blu Djerba |
 Sofitel Palm Beach Djerba |
Djerba is famous for it’s traditional crafts, primarily fabrics, pottery and jewelry. The island’s economy also benefits from olive, fig and date production and of course fishing.
It was also used by George Lucas as a location for some of the scenes in the 1977 film “Star Wars”. Fans can visit sites such as the fictional home of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Djerba’s west.
Now a popular destination for international travelers due to it’s long beaches, beautiful scenery, abundant accommodation options and a wealth of things to see and do. There is plenty of entertainment for the evenings, and an incredible range restaurants.
Djerba Hotels
There is a huge selection of hotels and resorts in Djerba and other accommodation such as apartments can also be rented if you so prefer. Some of the most popular accommodation options are the Hotel Penelope Beach, the Dar Dhiafa, the Hotel Club Telemaque and the Radisson Blu Resort, although there are many other places to choose from.
While the pricing is already competitive, it is worth remembering that many hotels in Djerba will give you a substantial discount when you make your booking online.
Getting to Djerba
Air: There are regular flights from Tunis to Djerba Zarzis airport. There are also chartered flights from a number of European cities to Djerba.
Bus: There are bus services running from Tunis and other cities that will take you to Djerba.
Ferry: The island can also be reached by the car ferry running between Ajim and the Djorf on the mainland.
