Djerba Island Holidays
Djerba Island Holidays Destination Guide
Djerba Island is the perfect destination for those who are looking for a relaxing sunny beach based holiday breaks and comfortable upmarket resort hotels. Based on a large flat-island off the south-east coast of Tunisia, it is the largest island of North Africa, located in the Gulf of Gabes. The island offers miles of wide soft golden sand, excellent climate and warm blue water that attract thousands of tourists every year. Legend has it that Djerba, called Meninx until the third century AD was the island of the Lotus-Eaters. The island is ideal for safe swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing and relaxation as most hotels in the island have their own private section of beach.
There are number of things you can do in Djerba Island. Whether you are keen on enjoying water sports or strolling the miles of unspoilt Mediterranean coastline, the options are endless. Though the island is more associated with peace and tranquillity than roaring nightlife, there are hotels such as Casino Djerba and Moorish café where you can either enjoy a show or gamble all night long. Other things that you can do include golfing and explore the island. With such endless choice, once you are in Djerba Island you will surely be tempted to stay here forever!
Places to Visit in Djerba Island
Djerba Island is known for its vast places of interest and other tourist attractions. Whether you are a lone traveller of with your family, the island has something for everyone. Houmt Souk, the islands capital is the only real town. For an excellent view over the town and the sea one can visit the fort Borj el-Kebir. The beautiful El Ghriba Synagogue, the oldest in North Africa is just a few miles south. Other places you can visit in Djerba Island Mainland Tunisia and other low-key sights that include Roman ruins, fortresses, the mosque at Djerba, Ghriba synagogue and small villages like Ajim and Guellala.
Best Time to Visit in Djerba Island
Magnificent weather throughout the year makes Djerba Island perfect for a variety of sports and activities and a superb destination year-round. The island enjoys hot summers with very little rain. Weather is hot and dry from April to October. Winter months are a pleasant time for sightseeing or just to escape winter back home. Spring is a good time to enjoy a beach holiday in Djerba Island as well with daily temperatures reaching an average of 20°C in March, rising to 26° C in May.
