Island Djerba Tunisia how to get there. Djerba - Island of Fatherland Palm and Pink Flamingo

28.09.2019

Helpful information For tourists about the island of Djerba in Tunisia - geographical position, tourist infrastructurecard, architectural features and attractions.

Djerb Island is located in the south of Tunisia, takes 538 sq. Cm, his coastline extends 120 km. Jerba can be reached by ferry, which takes 10 minutes, or take advantage of air traffic From Tunisia and Monastir with Jerba International Airport.

The story of Jerba leaves the distant past. There is a legend that this is the same, the island of Ogigue is the same, where beautiful Nymph Calypso seven years old kept Odyssey, trying to achieve his love.

Opened Jerba, apparently, famous sea tramps - Phoenicians who were taken from here purple paint. After them, the island owned the Carthaginian, then the Romans, who stamped the stone road in the narrow curvature to the city of Zarzis located on the continent. Berbers, Jews, Turks, Sicilians, Spaniards, Normans have invested in the creation of the history of the island. Here in the XVI century. There was one of the databases of the legendary drogue of Risa, which in Tunisian folklore is called "Sirty Sokol". For some, he was a bloody pirate, which in 1560 erected the terrible tower Burge-El-Russian from the skulls of five thousand Christians, who captured during the Battle of the island, for others - a brave fighter for independence from Spanish domination.

Djerba is the most important center of fisheries in Tunisia and possibly one of the richest fishing areas all over the Mediterranean coast. Main city Islands - also the port, called the SUK-SUK - "Trading Quarter". The population is reading more than 20,000 inhabitants. In his restaurants you can taste the most delicious fish of Tunisia with local wine or duty liqueur. You can also try and "lagmi" - Fiscal juice.

Djerba is called Mediterranean Tahiti. Many tourists attract beautiful beaches of the island, transparent water, fabulous street labyrinths with sugar heads of white domes of old houses.

Djerba is famous for magnificent sandy beaches, modern hotels, warm climate and purest sea water. Warm watersThe washing island of palm tree groves and olive gardens do not have significant temperature differences, so it is possible to sunbathe and swim all year round.

Rest on Djerba is a typical version of the "island" rest, far from active mainstream with all the disadvantages and advantages of limited space in the open sea.

Different cultures merged on the island: the Jewish population lives next to Muslims. In the capital of the island there are three mosques relating to different cults, as well as the mushroom - the most ancient synagogue. This cult building has 2600 years. Each year in May, pilgrims are gathering from around the world.

There are many underground sources on the island, palm trees grow, olive, fig and fruit trees. In the city of Midun, on the eastern part of Djerba, the famous olive groves grow. The southwest extends a marshy, tinoy terrain. Chelowingo, white herons, seagulls and paint flies here during sea tips. On the coast, flocks Marabou live.

Island Djerbalike popular seaside resort Tunisia, known since the early 60s of the last century.

However, our compatriots have an interest in this place from 2016, when Turkey and Egypt were closed.

For comparison: until 2016 charter flights on the Djerba From Moscow and St. Petersburg were performed once a week, now - daily and not one per day.

Djerba Island

Djerba Located in the southern part of Tunisia. Nearby is another resort - Zarzis.

Several facts about the island Djerba:

island Square - 514 km², the coastline is 150 km;
distance from the capital of Tunisia - 500 km;
population - about 165 thousand people;
the biggest cities on the island - the Supil (Capital), Midong, Anim;
with the mainland, the island is connected by Ferry (Anim - Georff) and the old Roman dear (leads to the resort of the Zarzis);
on the island there is an international airport.

In an antique era island Djerba He was rich, trading flourished here, including slaves. At this time, the Roman road was built - its length is 7 km, it is not only transported to it, but also passes the water supply.

Climate on the island of Djerba

Thanks to its own geographical position, spa season on Jerbe More prolonged than at the northern resorts Hammamet, Sousse, Tabarka. Usually in May the sea warms up to 22 ° C, season ends by November.

In summer, daytime temperatures can reach 35 - 38 ° C, the water temperature is 27-28 ° C.

Thanks to the sea breeze and proximity, high temperatures are transferred without problems, the summer is quite comfortable to relax here.

The best time to relax on Djerbe - from May to October inclusive.

How to get to Djerba

The overwhelming majority on the island arrives through the Jerba Zarzis International Airport (Djerba Zarzis International). Location Airport is 9 km from the capital of the island Humt-Suk.

Since the island has small sizes, it is possible to reach the most distant hotels in 50-60 minutes.

There are no direct regular flights between Russia and Tunisia, you can get here only with transfers. The most convenient routes pass through Istanbul, Paris, Munich.

In the tourist season (April - October) from Moscow and St. Petersburg are carried out direct charter flights. The duration of the flight is 4.5 hours.

Airport site on Djerbe: www.djerbaearport.net

Taxi cost from the airport of the island Djerba The hotel will be from 8 to 20 TND.

Transport on the island of Djerba

You can move around the island:

on buses;
on the route taxi (Loie)
taxi

The most convenient type of transport on Jerbe - Taxi. Machines can always be found near any hotel. About the features of the trip to taxi in Tunisia You can find out.

Fare:

landing - 0,450 TND
ride - 0,500 TND / 1 km mileage
waiting - 15 TND

* From 20:00 to 07:00 there is a night rate (cost will be higher by 50%).

If you decide to go to the city of mainland Tunisia, you can use long-distance buses. They depart from the bus station in the center of Humt-bitch. Nearest big City In the mainland - the capital of the province Medhenin (Bus ride will cost 7 TND).

But, most of Hotels inexpensive, with a fairly simple interior, many need to be repaired, with a relatively low service. The small number of high-level hotels is a common problem for Tunisia.

Excursions to Jerbe

For more information, the jerbe's excursions are described in the appropriate section of the site. The most popular include:

djerbahood Project (Street Art Gallery in Erriadh Village)
entertainment Park Djerba Explore (Lella Hadria Museum, Heritage Village, Tourist Market, Crocodile Farm)
island Ras Rumble (Flamingo Island)
two-day trip to Sahara

Entertainment on Djerbe

What to do in the free time from the beach? For entertainment at your service:

traditional tourist entertainment (ride buggy, quad bikes, play golf)
horseback riding (for this there are 6 stables on the island) and walks on camels;
diving centers (club "Blue Dolphin", "Archimede", "Sirened")

Shopping on Jerbe

In more detail about what and where to buy in Tunisia as souvenirs, you can find out in the relevant section of the site. Djerba in this regard is no different from other regions of the country, except for more low prices in comparison with Hammamet or Sousse.

Foodstuffs Better to buy B. Carfur (CarRefoue) - The network of supermarkets is represented by shops in Humt-Suk and Midun. Buy alcohol You can in the store Al Jazira. (Buying alcohol in Tunisia has some features).
Souvenirs makes sense to acquire in on tourist marketswhere there are shops Fix Price. Although the second floor in the Karfur store (non-food goods) can please you with unexpected purchases.

If you arrive on sunny Island Djerba, then you will immediately throw the guide with a rather impressive list of excursions and entertainment, and will also attack local guides, promising all the same, only cheaper
Let's try to figure out what is better to visit where you should take a full-fledged excursion, and where you can go on your own.

1. Crocodile farm

It is not only crocodiles, there are really a lot here (about 4500 Nile Monsters). This is a fairly large complex that includes a farm, the village of Berberov and the Museum.
Login: 15 dinar. Taxi on Djerbe is very inexpensive, therefore, from the nearest hotels in the farm, the fare will be 2-3 dinars. You can go here and you need to go alone. The guides still do not lead according to the museum and do not tell anything particularly. It is worth learn in advance at what time and for what days they feed crocodiles to see how they get out of the water and greedily attach to pieces of meat. In general, the spectacle is not strongly dynamic, but the number of crocodiles per square meter is amazing. After the show, you can take pictures with small crocodiles for free. They are very cute!
The village is a few houses that show the life and household of Berber. There is also a camel, the task of which to demonstrate the production of water for watering. For 1-2 dinars with him you can take a picture.
Museum is small. Interesting, but I advise you to first read about the story of this place, so that the contemplation of antiquities was conscious.

2. Gelala Museum.

The ethnographic museum is quite large, interesting and even children there will be boring. In each room and the house of this museum captured the life of the local population, their classes and lines. I advise you to go with a Russian-speaking guide to this excursion, which will tell interesting stories from Berber's life. Login: 7 dinar.

Next to the museum there is a pottery workshop. After all, the village of Gelala is considered the center of the island's pottery. As part of the excursion, as a rule, the process of manufacturing clay products itself is shown. But the price in the shop with a workshop is very high. On the market all the same products are 2-3 times cheaper.

3. Fortress Burge El Kebir

This fortress was built in 1284 and served as defensive strengthening from the invaders: Normanov, Spaniards. Login: 7 dinar.
It is interesting here just to climb. There are no special exhibits. But I, for example, love all sorts of fortress, so I am pleased to go around her all. Moreover, a wonderful view of the sea and beautiful pictures You are provided. From here on foot, you can walk to the pier, where they are "pirated" ships, distinguishing holidaymakers on the wild islands. By the way, the wild islands are not very wild and landscapes in the style of the bounty you will not meet there. But for children a trip to a pirate ship with animation and the search of the treasure will definitely be interesting!

4. La Mushroom Synagogue.

Come here in the morning early and without excursions. Synagogue, leading its beginning from 6V BC. e. And being the oldest synagogue in Africa is interesting as a fact. Room with melting wall fragments tiny. But to visit the place where the pilgrims from all countries have been going to visit the pilgrims each year annually!

5. Cities Hum-Suk and Midong
These close towns need to go beyond fruits and souvenirs. It is necessary to bargain in desperate and to the loss of consciousness almost then you will return with a mountain shopping and a good mood. You will say that you are Mafia, they ruined the poor Tunisian merchants, but in fact it is all intended. Despite the fact that the merchants actively call buy, no one is missing for their hands, does not swear, shopping occurs in a pleasant atmosphere.

6. Sahara

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Excursions to Sahara from Jerba make only tour operators! Even if someone from the local suggests - do not agree. This is a long and rich excursion and better if the probability of jambs will be minimized.
Excursion is possible for 1 or 2 days. But given the long road, it is still worth taking a two-day journey. I think this is the most worthwhile tour! Because the types of real desert will not replace anything. On the way, you will meet the houses of Berber-Toglodites, as well as the place of shooting of the star warrior, where the scenery of the film remains. Take pictures with a fench fench, ride on horseback and camels, see an unrealistic beautiful sunset and meet the sunrise in the desert!

7. Walks on camels and horses

This is on Djerbe in abundance! Options Weight: If you want, you will go, and you will lead the animals, do not want - the conductor will carefully guide your horse or camel. On the horses, I already gone to the Crimea, so this time we chose a camel. They go very slowly and if you catch the desired mood, then such a unhurried walk along the sea will give pleasure and peace.

8. Skating on quad bikes

Routing route is rather unusual. First you need to go along the highway, then in local villages, and after on a little vegans with cool virages. It is very interesting, but I was scared, so I was driving, holding my husband's wide back. At the end of the Quadrocycles stop near the lagoon, where you can take a picture.

9. Entertainment on water
Bananas, tablets, flights over the sea - all this is in large quantities. And it is not expensive in general. You can rent a hydraulic and get to uninhabited island. Also there is sea walks On the boats with a grid on which you can lie and watch, as fish floats under you, and if you are lucky, then dolphins.

Djerba - Beautiful and interesting Island! And here there is a wonderful soft sand on the beach and the delightful warm sea!

Djerba - Self big Island At the coast of North Africa. With the mainland, it is connected by the bridge in the south-east and ferry crossing in the south-west. For those 15 minutes, which goes steam, it is quite possible to feel yourself with the Odyssem, who met on Djerba lotuse - "Lotus Eaters." Those treated his satellites of the fruits of the flower, and the Greeks were completely forgotten that they were waiting at home. I had to drag onto the vessel to the vessel to the vessel and tied to the ship benches.

But without Lotus with Djerba, I do not want to leave. Here are wonderful beaches, clean sea, excellent hotels, thalassotherapy, east flavor and European level of service. Life on Djerba has always been connected with the sea - for three centuries, the island served as the Berber Pirates base, which was horrified on all Mediterranean. Today, their descendants, confused by the past, receive good income from tourism, are engaged in fishing, olives and best on the African coast of the dike are growing.

How to get to Djerba

Most tourists get to the island through Jerba Garca International Airport. There is no direct regular flight between Russia and Djerby, but there can be reached with 1-2 transplants. The cheapest flight from Moscow to Jerba Airlines "Es Seven" and "Tunisiair" with a change in Munich. From St. Petersburg you will be delivered to "Aeroflot" and "Nueveir Tunisia" with a change in Paris.

In the tourist season from April to October from both capitals to Djerba, Royal Fleit, Nord Vinda, Nueveire Tunisia and other airlines take place from both capitals. Moscow flight duration is 4 hours 30 minutes.

Tickets for cheaper charter flights are usually sold as part of a tourist package, but if desired, they can be purchased in travel agency without binding to the hotel.

From the airport to the hotel

Djerba-Zacssis Airport is located in the north-west of Djerba, 8 km west of the administrative center of the island - Cities of Humt-Suk and 15-30 km from the hotel's main tourist area of \u200b\u200bMidong. If the transfer is not ordered in advance, the most convenient to get to a taxi place. The approximate cost of the trip is 7 TND to the center of Humt-bitch and 14-18 TND to resort hotels on the northeast coast. Prices on the page are shown in October 2018.

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Transport

Almost any place, Djerba can be reached on a regular buses. True, they rarely go and usually clogged with local residents. Alternative - Luzzi Luzzi White Color by 6-8 people who are sent as filling. The cost of a bus trip for a short distance is 0,400-1 TND, traveling by bus or minibus between the cities of Midun and Humt-Suk (15 km) - 2 TND, by taxi - 8 TND.

Taxi is the most convenient type of transport that is easy to find in any settlement of the island. As a rule, 2-3 cars, painted in yellow, are constantly duty at the entrance to the hotel. Payment of travel on the meter: landing - 0,450 TND, 1 km of run - 0,500 TND, waiting hour - 15 TND. From 20:00 to 7:00 there is a night rate, which is 50% above the daytime.

The main limitation of Taxi trips is a ban on departure from the island. Go to Sousse Located on the mainland, Tunisia, Bizeta, Gabes, Sfax can be on a bus from a long-distance bus station in the center of Humt-bitch. The trip to the nearest mainland Medunina to him will cost 7 TND.

Bicycles for rent

Flat island relief is well suited for cycling. You can rent in large hotels in large hotels (12 TND half a day and 20 TND for a whole day) or in street rental points. The only thing that can spoil the impression of the trip is a strong wind and dogs, with special zeal pursuing two-wheeled transport.

Rent a Car

At Jerba-Zacssis airport, the cities of Humt-Suk and Midong open offers representative offices of Avis, Europcar, Budget. The cost of renting a car economy class at international rollers - from 117 TND per day or from 507 TND per week.

In Humt-bitch and Midunows there are local office offices. Their credo is a minimum of formalities when issuing documents and a deposit of cash in the amount of 500-1000 TND. Prices - from 80 TND per day - quite reflect the lower technical condition of the machines.

The cost of gasoline - 1.630 TND / l. Penalty for speeding - up to 120 TND, drunk driving - from 120 to 6000 TND.

The maximum speed on the roads of the island is 70 km / h, in the settlements - 50 km / h. Movement on the jerbe does not differ in the intensity, there are no traffic jams, parking are free, road signs in Arabic and French. It should only be remembered that there are many cravy cyclists in cities, and local drivers tend to neglect the rules.

Communication and Wi-Fi

For calls to Russia, it is convenient to buy a SIM card of any of the local operators - Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie or OODOO. SIM cards are sold at the airport, communication salons, special points and supermarkets.

The cheapest - Holiday SIM from OODEO - costs 10 TND, half of this amount is immediately credited to the balance. If you plan to often go to the network, there is a reason to connect the mobile Internet package. For example, 500 MB of Internet traffic within 24 hours per 1 TND or 4 GB for 30 days for 20 TND. It is even better to buy a TUNISIE TELECOM TUNIST SIM SIM card (20 TND, on a 10 TND account), which includes a week of unlimited Internet traffic. Account replenishment is made using Recharge GSM or Cartes GSM cards.

The cost of the call to Russia with the SIM card of the Tunisian operator is 0,150-0,600 TND / minute, from the international telephone - 1 TND / minute, from the room at the hotel - 3 TND / minute.

In most hotels, restaurants, cafes and other tourist places Jerba has a free Wi-Fi network. True, the connection speed and signal level often leave to desire the best, significantly inferior to the mobile Internet.

Beach Djerba

Djerba is not an endless beach at all, as it may seem, looking at the map. Most of the coast - or streams, clay or mixtures of stones and sand. Turquoise sea and small white sand - It is the northeast of the island - here everything is really like on advertising prospects. Most local beaches occupy hotels. In Tunisian laws, the coastline on the width of 30 m belongs to the state. Therefore, on the beaches you can find local residents - mostly sellers of souvenirs and camel challenges, which for 15-20 TND offer horse riding on the "desert ship" along the surf line.

Each hotel is responsible for its beach plot - remove the garbage, sieved and level the sand, clean the sea from algae. In the hotels of 4 and 5 * sand will be similar to the snow-white powder, in cheap - under their feet can be plastic and algae thrown ashore. Each hotel has its own sun beds, chaise lounges and sun umbrellas from palm branches, they are free for guests.

There are no industrial productions on the coast, and settlements are very rare, so the sea is very clean. Because of the wind, in the afternoon there are waves, although in the morning, as a rule, the full calm reigns. A wide coastal strip and a gentle approach in the sea make Djerba an ideal place For recreation with children.

Warm waters of Tunisia attract not only tourists, but also jellyfish. Most often it happens in August. But in different years they appear in different places Or maybe they may not be.

In addition to volleyball, riding camels and horses, on the beaches you can do water species Sports - rent a hydraulic system (from 40 TND in 10 minutes) or climb over the sea on the parasile (from 80 TND in 15 minutes). Hire of equipment for windsurfing or kitesurfing will cost 300 TND for three days and in 540 TND for a week.

Thalassotherapy

The undoubted dignity of Djerba is modern centers of thalassotherapy with a large selection of wellness treatments and qualified medical personnel. All of them belong to hotels 4-5 *, but anyone can take advantage of their services.

Although the French broke up with their own protectorate, many Tunisian doctors and specialists in thalassotherapy traditions are educated in France.

According to standards, water for procedures is taken from a depth of 6 m at a distance of 450 meters from the coast, where it is cleaner and richer with mineral salts and oligolements, identical to human plasma. Also for thalassoprocessor use algae, sea muds, essential oils and medicinal clay "Gasseoul", which is brought from the previations of the Moroccan Atlas.

Since thalassotherapy is not only a pleasant view of recreation, but also rehabilitation, you should first take advice from the doctor to choose the optimal program. Some of the most sought-after - "Slender Silhouette", "Antistress", "Light Feet", "Anti-Bak", "Anti-cellulite", "Healthy Back". Most programs are calculated for at least 4 days and include 4-5 daily procedures: wraps, hydromassage, inhalation, etc.

The best Thalasso centers are located at hotels Hasdrubal Thalassa and Spa 5 *, Movenpick Ulysse Palace and Thalasso 5 *, Radisson Blu Palace Resort and Thalasso 5 *. Average prices for programs: 4/6/9/12 days (with 4 daily procedures) - 960/1420/2160/2700 TND, respectively. In centers at hotels 4 * prices below 25-30%.

Hotels Djerby

Most hotels are located in the North and eastern coasts Islands. Similar to eastern palaces "Five stars" - for people respectable, accustomed to relax in silence. They attract high-quality services, well-groomed territory, expensive interiors and luxurious spa centers. In the low season there are many pensioners and French old women seeking to keep fading beauty.

The most popular and numerous on Jerbe are 4 * hotels with a less famous atmosphere and a more cheerful public. Their service and comfort are almost not inferior to the "fives", and prices are more than humans. Three star hotels in demand among young people and budget tourists, ready to sacrifice around the clock service, spa center, animators and other household trifles.

The cost of the double room in hotels 3/4/5 * on the "All Included" system - respectively, from 175/240/500 TND per day. Hotel room 3/4 * with breakfast - from 80/160 TND. The apartments will cost 53 TND.

Shopping

Like hundreds of years ago, the most expensive souvenir with Djerba is Tunisian carpet. Print ONAT on back side Confirms its origin, the correct density and the desired number of nodules. Although the Ministry of Health warns, but the Hookah is not suitable for the eastern carpet. By buying it for the interior, you can choose the size smaller, if it is directly intended - with a mine at least 50 cm made of stainless steel. In the shops and stores of the island, there are a lot of leather products - bags of all sizes, purses, belts, puffs, slippers with bent, like a small flour, noses. However, when buying should be checked by their quality.

Fans of exotic will like wooden dolls in national costumes and traditional Darbuky drums, covered with goat skin. Among the massive silver jewelry in the Berber style are interesting products "SHAB" with pieces of amber, which, when contacting the skin, makes a light fragrance.

Credit cards do not like credit cards in Tunisia. Even in the presence of a terminal in shopping centers, sellers with all truths and inconsistencies are requested by cash.

It is worth attention to the wonderful ceramics from the town of Gellala - inexpensive vases, plates, jugs, pots, aromatic lamps. Among the popular gastronomic souvenirs are local dates, olive oil and spices that are better to buy for weight.

Kitchen and restaurants Jerba

In the menu of any self-respecting catering establishment, there is a sharp meat "Shorby", spicy sausages "Mercz", stuffed with lamb sweet pepper "Felfel Makhshi", roast with lamb "Tazhina" and, of course, Padisha local cuisine - Couscous with stewed meat and vegetables. Another indispensable participant of any feast - "Harisa", a sharp thick pepper sauce, garlic and olive oil.

It is necessary to pay tribute to dishes from freshly angled fish and seafood. It is best to do this in the Humt-bitch harbor, known for his fish restaurants.

Expensive restaurants with international cuisine should be sought in a fashionable resort hotels. But local desserts - cakes with almonds and dates or "samsa" from a thin dough with sesame are good in establishments of any category. Especially with mint tea or strong coffee with cardamom. The cost of lunch in pizzeria - 10-12 TND per person, in a simple restaurant - 25-30 TND, dinner with wine on the hotel's expensive restaurant - from 50 TND.

Despite the religious canons, in Tunisia produced good wine, Liquor from dates and vodka from figs. Price of beer banks in a store from 1 TND, wine bottles - from 7 TND. In restaurants, prices for alcohol are 2-4 times higher.

Entertainment and attractions

Gustave Flaubert, visiting the island in the 19th century, found it "covered with gold dust, greens and birds." On Djerba, in addition to other sights, there are really many olive groves, dovest palms, and from October to March in local shallow lagoons, pink flamingos. The landscape feature - the reinforced manors "Menzeli" Berberov-Ibadites with high global walls, because of which the minarets of small mosques sometimes look like.

In the 6th century BC e. Jerbe appeared on Jews who fled here from the Babylonian captivity. In the town of Er-Riyadzh, they built a synagogue of El Mushroom - the oldest on the African continent. True, its current building - with a beautiful hall, lined with blue patterned tiles, refers to the 19th century, but the Torah scroll stored here is really very ancient.

Those who wish to plunge into Eastern exotic will find her in the Humt-Suk - the main thing and, perhaps, the only city Islands. In essence, Humt Suc is one large bazaar with a whole labyrinth of close streets, alleys, retail space and arched passes impregnated with spices and smoke hookahs. From the sea, the city protects the powerful fortress Borj El Kebib with guns from a massive gate. In 1557, the Spaniards tried to take a fortress, but Tunisian pirate Dragut the attack beat off, and from the skulls defeated the tower. In 1848, the European tower was disassembled, 5,000 skulls buried in Christian, and at the site of the tower put 10-meter obelisk in memory of cruel and bloody wars.

5 Things to do with Jerbe

Testing the lifeless power of thalassotherapy.
Buying souvenirs, bargain to the last Millima, which in every Dinar exactly a thousand.
Fans of "Star Wars" find in the port Agima Eyegalovka, where sand attack aircraft stopped hatch and Obi-Van.
Make a henna tattoo on the palm.
Go with fishermen for night fishing of octopus.

Djerba for children

The most popular family entertainment on Djerbe is a cruise on a stylized pirate ship to Flamingo Island. Daily at 9:00 am from Humt-bitch harbor goes the whole flotilla goes there sailing ships with the "Pirates" team. After 20-30 minutes, the ships throws an anchors on beautiful beachwhere you can swim and sunbathe. At 12:00, everyone is feeding dinner, and in a couple of hours - loading on ships and the opposite way, during which Pirates treat all tea with local sweets. The cost of sea excursion with a transfer from the hotel is from 50 TND for adults and from 20 TND for children. But if you come to the pier before sailing, you can buy a ticket for just 15 TND.

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One of famous resorts Tunisia is the island of Djerba. The hospitable place is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and every year in great demand among tourists. Climatic conditions allow guests to be placed the sun and swim until the middle of the autumn. The average air temperature on the island is higher than 2-4 degrees than the residents of the continent.

Djerba ranks first in size among the islands mediterranean coast Africa . But the area of \u200b\u200b514 km² can be easily viewed during the vacation time. To get from one end of Djerba to the other, you will need about 6 hours.

The article is visited by those who chose Tunisia and Djerba Island. What is this place, does it correspond to the presented advertising prospectuses and is it ideal? About everything in order.

Special attention during vacation planning, pay geographic exposions of the resort. If you liked the price of a hotel or the cost of a ticket in the region of Zaris, do not rush to pay everything right away. Pay attention to its location.

Although it is formally considered part of Jerba, but, in fact, it is on the mainland of Tunisia. Will be careful and consider this feature of the resort area.

How to get to the Paradise Island?

To date, there are three available options at the disposal:

water trip. Regularly on the route the mainland - Admim goes steam;
land journey. Between the island and mainland Tunisia, a bulk road is laid;
air travel. Maximum comfort to tourists will deliver a quick flight by plane directly to the desired holiday destination.

Our journey began from the Moscow Domodelo Airport. The flight of the airline of the North Wind took 4.5 hours. We were satisfied with a comfortable trip. Far behind Belarus with Hungary and Italy remained. After an hour of flight, the Miloid Stewardess came to us.

The snack on the road could be a pleasant addition. The choice was offered different cold and hot drinks. Then they brought the main dish. In a large, bright and promising box turned out to be a small and unructive sandwich.

Local Airport of Jerba Island

At the reception of vacationers on the island there is one small airport. It is 15 minutes by car from the capital of Djerba - Humt-bitch. Only nine kilometers separate Melith or Djerba Airport Draw from the main city of the resort island.
By local standards, the airport is considered large, despite the presence of just one runway. Work is on both the reception of domestic flights and international routes. Djerba Airport Zarissude meets guests from Russia. You will definitely get acquainted with him if you have chosen Tunisia and the island of Djerba.
After landing, each tourist is in a hurry to leave their heavy suitcases in booked Hotel. The best way to get to it is to take a taxi. Drivers are waiting for travelers right away from the airport. Yellow cars stand smoothly in anticipation of tourists.
For lovers, all booke in advance on-line services. Through the Internet, you can order a car from the airport to the destination. It is enough to maintain contact information with the flight number and the driver will wait for you at the exit. The sign with your initials will help unmistakably determine the meeting.

We are preparing documents for travel

Mandatory flight condition in Tunisia is the presence of a passport. Specially make a visa for entry will not have to. Russian tourists According to the law, 90 days of stay. After landing, visit guests it is necessary to fill the migration card. Everything is absolutely free, right at the airport of Tunisia is provided with all the necessary cards.

The card consists of two parts. One for you, the other for border guards. After you fill out and give the necessary paper, the passport is stamp. Be careful and do not lose your part of the card, it will be required when you arrive back home.

Money and currency exchange in Djerba resort

Take care of the currency exchange in advance. Rubles on the island of Djerb are absolutely useless. Only euro, dollar, pound, but not the ruble can be changed for local money - Tunisian Dinar. Unlike European countries, the exchange rate at the airport of Jerba Zaris is more profitable. In your hotel, of course there will also be a exchange point. Tourist experience recommends not to postpone the exchange of money, a more profitable sentence than at the airport you are unlikely to find.
After the monetary operation, be sure to keep the resulting receipt. Only after presenting it on the departure you can make a reverse operation, that is, exchange dinars on dollars, euros, pounds or other convenient currency.
If you have taken a large amount with you, it is not necessary to transfer it entirely to Tunisian dinars. Prices on the island are not great and you are unlikely to spend all the brought funds. Plus, when exchanging money back to your currency, part of the money is lost due to the course difference. And to return home with local dinars there is no point.

How to move around the island

The best way to travel for visitors of tourists was the yellow taxi cars. Call it will not be difficult. If you wish, you can pre-order transport at the reception of the hotel. This method of movement is most comfortable and not too expensive.

Calculate the approximate train price can be alone. It all depends on distance and time. Taxi drivers work on the counters at the rate of 1 kilometer - half of the dinar. Note that 0.450 dinar is automatically added to the resulting amount. Most likely this is the landing price.

Local beaches and sea

Arriving on the island and looked at the beach you will immediately find differences with advertising brochures. Paradise oasis with chipsticks on the fact a little more modest. Clean, snow-white sand from the pictures is only in the tourist part of the island of Djerba, in the singing zone.

most of the beaches are pebbles and something incomprehensible genesis. In search of ideal beach holidays It is worth going to the Meridong region. Here, most of the expensive hotels and the most advanced island infrastructure are concentrated. Local beaches were photographed as the basis for advertising booklets;
tanning on the beach at the hotel are not surprised by a large concentration of people. In Tunisia, any beach is public and is open to visiting according to the law. According to the rules, any beach at a distance of 30 meters from the sea is public domain and cannot be busy privately owned;
taking sunbathing, you will most likely come across the locals, sellers of sweets, fruits or souvenirs. Right on the beach you can buy a dog, a camel or a horse. If you wish, you yourself will be able to take pictures with the animal you like or ride along the horse. Just 15 Dinar will cost a camel trip;

Despite the social character of the beach area, hotels pay close attention to the nearest beach. They regularly remove the garbage, growing sand, finish the territory from algae and carefully arrange umbrellas with sun loungers. So gathering to the beach Look in advance good hotel. Than better hotel, More nice to the beach.

My family rested at the Djerba Plaza 4 * hotel. Local beach definitely recommended.

Quality beaches in walking distance

On the territory of the beaches there are often large animals: horses, camels. Not surprisingly, after them, tourists are not the most pleasant surprises. We were lucky. Workers of the Hotel Djerba Plaza 4 * responsibly come to their territory. It was not so successful for the fate of tourists of three and testes. On the local beaches feces are not uncommon.

The minus most beaches have become an unpleasant smell. Most likely - the consequence of decreasing algae.

On each beach you will find guards. They follow the order. But it is not worth relaxing. Valuable personal belongings are not recommended to leave unattended. Local securities will not be a guarantor of your expensive camera or wallet.

In most cases, the majority of people on the beach are vacationers. Local residents will meet not often. After all, most hotels are located at a considerable distance from settlements. You are more waited for a meeting with sellers than with indigenous tunisians.

Sea Baths on the island of Djerba

Fans of water procedures will be satisfied with the quality of water. Clear water Magic blue color confirms everything promised by advertising avenues. Floating near the shore you can find a pack of little fish. Unfortunately, such beauty reigns on the island not all day. Frequent and strong waves are not rare phenomenon on Djerba. The color and quality of water directly depends on local weather conditions.

For adults and babies created excellent conditions To enter the water. Swun souls, the bottom smoothly leaves under the feet, there are no sharp drops of heights. The water temperature in October is comfortable, on average up to +25 degrees. Periodically, algae falls next to the shore. Such meetings are there where hotels are not paying for the beaches.

The inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea near the island of Djerba

You can swim in the sea. You can meet a neighbor in the form of jellyfish, but very often. Thanks to the large size and bright color, the animal immediately rushes into the eyes, you can easily sail and avoid a collision.

Cute crabs are found on the sand or pebble shore, and the flocks of frya are swimming in the water. Mixed inhabitants do not interfere with tourists and serve as a cute addition of local nature.

What to do on the beach of Jerba Island?

after sailing and sunbathing, the tourist can ride a camel or make an equestrian walk along the beach;
from water entertainment Guests of Tunisia Available: diving with scuba, flight hot-air balloon over mediterranean Sea, riding on hydrocycles. The average price of fun leisure from 20 to 30 dollars for two in 20 minutes;
if extreme entertainment is not for you, you can simply play badminton or to beach volleyball. All necessary accessories in the form of a ball or racket are sold at local stores.

Hotel Resort Djerba

Deciding on vacation to Djerb Island, pay special attention to choosing the hotel. The more stars and positive feedback from him, the more comfortable your trip will be held.
Most local hotels operate on the All Included system. This version of work is associated with the lack of bars and restaurants in the resort area. Meet a decent cafe a real rarity. The most comfortable and popular is the accommodation and conditions of the Miduna region.
Find a delicious lunch behind the hotel is difficult. If you are lucky to meet on the way the restaurant, then the menu will not be big, and the price is high
Your holiday will be directly dependent on the hotel. The better the hotel, the higher the quality of the service, cleaner the beach, more entertainment And cozy rooms.

Weather in the middle of autumn

Our journey on the island of Djerba had to be on the second half of October. Like most tourists, we began to prepare for the trip in advance. To get acquainted with the long-term weather forecast on the island helped the favorite site - "Gismeteo".
Promises were promising- several rainy days and average temperature air + 20 degrees. Water temperature + 23. Naturally, sweatshirts, pants and even sweaters turned out to be in the suitcase. In fact, nothing warm from clothing was not useful.
We were lucky and the guy was not at all. The temperature turned out to be higher promised, up to +30 degrees. Water in the sea surpassed all expectations, on average +24 degrees. Now everyone recommended to choose to relax in Djerba in the middle of autumn. People at the resorts of Tunisia at this time are already significantly less, the air and water temperature is very comfortable.

Insects became the only minus. Autumn this time assembly of the harvest of dates. Whole flocks of flies fly to sweet ripe fruits.

From the end of September - the beginning of October, the season of ripening of dates begins, so the number of flies on the island increases.

Local beauty of the island of Djerba

carefully having studied advertising prospectuses on the island of Djerba, the tourist is preparing for a meeting not only with blue water and white sand. According to the booklet island, this is a favorite place of pink flamingos.
In fact, they are rare guests here. Only in a certain season, if you are lucky, they can be caught in the resort. Bird's plumage is also very different from images in the pictures. It is not at all bright pink, but rather gray. There are also pale pink flamingos. Color directly depends on the supply of an animal;
you will not meet on Djerba and thickets of date palm trees. The prevailing majority of trees are olives. Resort area rich in trees and shrubs. After leaving the tourist part, you are unlikely to find the abundance of green spaces; next to hotels, unfortunately, in the cities of Djerba reigns a sad environmental situation.
Locals store garbage on the side of the roads and streets. Houses of local residents are in a deplorable state. What is very predictable, given the economic situation of the African continent. According to reviews of travelers, the urban part of the resort resembles the land after the apocalypse.

Thalassotherapy on the island of Djerba

One of the main sources of replenishment of the Island treasury is tourism. Thalassotherapy is very popular. In the purely major components of the country's economic base include income from agriculture, inbound tourism and fishing.

The Jerba Ministry of Health is responsible for the development and promotion of thalassotherapy. Visiting out different countries The world is chosen the island as a place to restore health and enhance immunity.

You can easily order a thalassotherapy session in every hotel. There are separate buildings on the island where therapeutic procedures based on sea water and natural wealth Region. Everyone will be able to pass a comprehensive treatment or order several separate procedures. The cost of pleasure is moderate - 3000 ruble for a full wellness complex.
We did not take advantage of this popular direction of alternative medicine. To judge the effectiveness of the procedures, I can review the neighbors about the hotel. I really liked the friendly staff of medical centers and the price of pleasure. The quality of the procedure themselves left much to be desired.
It is not surprising that the shops of Jerba are filled with Thalass Oil. The composition of cosmetics makes them in demand and popular worldwide. For manufacture, only natural substances are used, for example, black cumin seeds or cactus. The price of goods is quite social. Thirty milliliters oil from Tosmin will cost 7 dinar.
You can buy almost any comets: toothpaste, cream, cleaning facial and body skin, hair masks, balsams and shampoos.
For visitors pass special trips free of charge for dating a boutique Thalasso. The cosmetic store provides a rich selection of natural cosmetics at affordable prices. If you did not have time to visit the boutique, all products you can purchase in stores or in the markets. Prices in them will be profitable.

On excursions to Thalasso, tourists have the opportunity to pay the goods with their native currency. Even rubles take here. But the course is extremely not profitable. If you want to save the dinars with you.

The concept of a boutique in the local representation is very different from the usual European term. Due to the modest sizes of the island, several stores in the same building are already called shopping center. Little custom shopkers can get boutique status.

Alcoholic beverages and hookah resort Djerba

In Tunisia, the tourist will be able to try local beer or wine. The taste of drinks is difficult to distinguish from our usual. Original taste is the island's liqueurs. The bitter flavor will find its connoisseurs. Tibarin and cedratine liqueurs resemble absinthe and have a lemon taste. The National Alcoholic beverage has become drowned vodka. Her fortress is 36-40 degrees. Thanks to the unique recipe, the fortress is not completely felt.

Local drinks often take themselves as gifts to friends and relatives.

Smoking hookah is a favorite occupation of local residents. Its quality is at the height and is in great demand among guests of the island. Almost in each cafe and the restaurant, a hookah smoking service is provided.

Shopping on the resort island

Fans like shopping awaits disappointment. The island is not focused on shopping fans.

With you, tourists are carrying classic fridge magnets, postcards and other Chinese nonsense as souvenirs. In interesting gifts include ceramic utensils from the local village of Goncharov. The place is called Helllala. There is a wide selection of plates, pots, vases, figurines and souvenirs for every taste. Products can be purchased not only in the country itself, but also in many shops of the island.

As souvenirs, tourists export natural products. Olive oil uses popularity. The main task is to choose products of local production. Cosmetics are taken out. Budgetary tourists take local spices, coffee, tea, alcohol as presents.

All local products are suitable as a souvenir:

carpets, leather goods, jackets, bags;
take confectionery products with you: halv, bedspreads and carpets, jam from fig or cactus. Unusual food for Europeans is in demand.

We took with you a couple of halva jars. Tasty and moderately sweet, we really liked. Next time I will definitely take more

Basaars What and where to buy?

Logical continuation of the topic of shopping and souvenir products will be the question of local stores and markets. Where and what is better to buy?

all necessary products can be found directly near the hotel. Fans of hiking can take a stroll to the nearest city. The best price and quality value can be found in the eastern markets. The cost of goods will be minimal, and the range is the widest;
the largest market island is in citizens Humt-bit. Bazaars are found in small towns. For example, in Miduna is the nearest city from the most developed tourist Center. The setting of the trading zone is absolutely original. Visit this place is worth everyone;
if not because of the goods, because of the amazing atmosphere. It is in the market that the tourist will be able to get acquainted with the eastern side of the island. Be sure to take time and go to the local market.

Local cafes and restaurants

The bulk of the institutions is located in the cities of Djerba. In popular tourists, they do not particularly use tourists. The fact is that a visit for mostly choose the system all inclusive.

Go to the cafe meaning to try Turkish coffee with a famous hookah. The goal is not food, but the local flavor. We use pizzerias. Large portions at a reasonable price are always in honor.

Tips in Tunisia

Leave local staff for tea or not - this is exceptionally your goodwill. No one obliges it. According to personal experience, I recommend not to skip and leave a few dinar. Trifle, but sometimes it works wonders.
The average wage of Tunisians is 150-200 dollars. The income is very modest. For local residents, even small tips will be a good help.
We did not regret leave a couple of coins serving staff. Tips on the island are really deserved. Employees of hotels, cafes and restaurants try to fulfill their work as high quality as possible. People are friendly and friendly. Plus the poverty of local residents pushes a couple of dinar and help at least something.

Prices for goods Place of production

Shopping on the island is not the most popular occupation. If you are customized to make a few purchases, prices will pleasantly surprise. The bag of genuine leather will cost you 25-40 dinar. The price depends on the size of the goods.

a glass of natural juice with the flesh is sold for only 3 dinars. Exotic cactus jam on average about 4 dinar for 220 grams. Halva costs 4 dinar for 350 grams. Olive oil is used from food supply;
one liter will cost you 8 dinar. For comparison, a similar bank in Moscow supermarkets costs 1680 rubles as at all resorts the price depends on the place of purchase. The closer to the tourist area, the more expensive;
lovers to bargain must be visited by the local oriental market. Sellers will gladly refuse the goods at a lower price. Thanks to the competently built conversation, the price of the product may fall at 2 - 4 times.

Safety of the resort island

Video reports and news reports often frighten tourists with high crime on the island. In fact, the situation on Djerba is quite calm. The bulk of the visiting and resting from France, Germany and England. To date, the decor on the island of Djerba is considered the safest in all Tunisia.
The streets of the city patrol the military cars. These measures are needed due to the dangerous neighborhood with Libya. Local residents are welcoming with guests of the country. After all, the success of the country's economy depends on tourists and therefore their well-being.
The only nuance of staying on the island is a dress code. Pay attention to your appearance when leaving the hotel. Do not be too bare, manifest modesty. Do not provoke Tunisians, violating their cultural customs. As in any unfamiliar country, it is not worth walking at nights for unfamiliar places. Do not join disputes and talk with strangers.

Russian language in the resort

Surprisingly Russian on Djerba is a sign of many tunisians. In all stores, restaurants, markets, hotels and hotels, residents of the island are familiar with the Russians. Anyone who relates to tourist activity is trying to establish contact with visitors and learn to express themselves in their native language.

Not superfluous for Russian tourist will be knowledge of German, English or French. Owning at least one is a guarantee of easy communication with others. Locals are actively learning languages. If you tell them several phrases in Russian, they will definitely be remembered and will be used in communication.

Travel time on the island of Djerba

In the resort, everyone will find a lesson in the soul. Visit active entertainment or excursion tour - Your choice. detailed information On holiday classes was presented in the previous article. In order not to repeat, we will not re-describe all available island entertainment.

Recall only the most memorable places:

Cozy Park Djerba Explore. Modest, well-groomed place to relax.

If you get tired of resting in the shade of trees, look at the crocodile farm. Here, guests will see the feeding of the most real Nile crocodiles.

The park is an interesting attraction - the city museum under open sky. Made traditional jerbskaya village with national architecture houses. IN small Park There are another museum and crafts.

Gerbskaya Village Gecharov Gellal. Here, tourists are waiting for some interesting attractions. With our own eyes you can see the process of creating national products from ceramics. The workshop opens its doors to everyone. Guests will also see clay caves - the source of material production.

The next sight is the ethnographic Museum of Guellala, perhaps the best on the island. Visitors will get acquainted with the exposition talking about the traditions of Tunisians.

The Gellala Center himself will delight tourists with many souvenir shops and shops. Goods directly from the manufacturer are ready to please visit the visits for a very reasonable price.

Once on the island of Djerba, it is necessary to get to the capital - the city of Humt-Suk.

To feel the Eastern flavor, it is easy to visit the local bazaar. Shopping lovers will definitely be happy.

Cultural interest is the fort of Gazi Mustafa, mosque and amphitheater.

A separate place to visit was a synagogue in the city of Er Riadhe.

Which cities in Djerba is worth visiting the tourist

The main city of Djerba is the capital of Humt-Suk. This is a cultural and business center of the island. It stands under the first number in the list of cities to visit.
In second place - the city of Midun. It is located next to the main tourist area.
The troika leaders include Ann. Here is the chief fishing port. Guests of the island will be able to walk along the embankment and see the process of catching marine sponges and octopuses with their own eyes.

Personal opinion about the resort of Djerba

The overall impression of the rest is positive. For everyone there is an interesting occupation. For fans of water procedures, good beaches and the warm sea, for cultural lovers rest - excursion Programs and attractions, for active recreation - sport and extreme entertainment.

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