Djerba
In legend, the land of the Lotus Eaters encountered by Odysseus, Djerba is still an earthly paradise perfect for wiling away lazy days.
Just a two-hour flight from Europe and blessed with warm winters and breezy summers – it has more than 300 sunshine days a year - Djerba is the ideal destination for a romantic break or relaxing with friends and family.
One of the Mediterranean’s best-kept secrets, its unspoiled beaches are perfect for soaking up the sun, or, for the more adventurous, windsurfing and other water-sports.
But sunshine, sea and sand are not all that Djerba has to offer.
Long influenced by Arab, Jewish and European settlers – including invaders from the Roman and Ottoman Empires – Djerba’s bustling and ancient market towns, including its capital Houmt-Souk, means that culture lovers will not go home disappointed either.
The traditional Berber language is spoken on Djerba, one of the few areas in Tunisia where you can still hear it, while Jewish settlements date to 500 BC.
Archeological wonders, beautiful sunsets and dramatic scenery also await, while what better way to relax than with a visit to one of the island’s traditional hammams.
Linked to the Tunisian mainland by a road bridge dating to Roman times, Djerba offers easy access to the spectacular Sahara desert, the world-famous troglodyte village of Matmata, sets used in the Star Wars movies, as well as mile upon mile of breathtaking scenery.
DjerbaCharme can help arrange day trips and overnight stays, as well as horse and camel riding and other activities, while we are always on hand to offer advice and tips.
Tunisair connects Djerba with regular flights to London, Belgrade, Bruxelles,Dusseldorf, Frankfurth, Geneve, Hambourg, Luxembourg, Lyon, Marseille, Munich, Nantes, Nice, Paris, Strasbourg and Zurich.
Trough a connection in Tunis (3/4 flight daily) all major european airports are connected. Djerba's Mellita International Airport has also a large number of charter flights.
Tunisia has recently signed the "Open Sky Agreement" which will start having effects in 2011.
In legend, the land of the Lotus Eaters encountered by Odysseus, Djerba is still an earthly paradise perfect for wiling away lazy days.
Just a two-hour flight from Europe and blessed with warm winters and breezy summers – it has more than 300 sunshine days a year - Djerba is the ideal destination for a romantic break or relaxing with friends and family.
One of the Mediterranean’s best-kept secrets, its unspoiled beaches are perfect for soaking up the sun, or, for the more adventurous, windsurfing and other water-sports.
But sunshine, sea and sand are not all that Djerba has to offer.
Long influenced by Arab, Jewish and European settlers – including invaders from the Roman and Ottoman Empires – Djerba’s bustling and ancient market towns, including its capital Houmt-Souk, means that culture lovers will not go home disappointed either.
The traditional Berber language is spoken on Djerba, one of the few areas in Tunisia where you can still hear it, while Jewish settlements date to 500 BC.
Archeological wonders, beautiful sunsets and dramatic scenery also await, while what better way to relax than with a visit to one of the island’s traditional hammams.
Linked to the Tunisian mainland by a road bridge dating to Roman times, Djerba offers easy access to the spectacular Sahara desert, the world-famous troglodyte village of Matmata, sets used in the Star Wars movies, as well as mile upon mile of breathtaking scenery.
DjerbaCharme can help arrange day trips and overnight stays, as well as horse and camel riding and other activities, while we are always on hand to offer advice and tips.
Tunisair connects Djerba with regular flights to London, Belgrade, Bruxelles,Dusseldorf, Frankfurth, Geneve, Hambourg, Luxembourg, Lyon, Marseille, Munich, Nantes, Nice, Paris, Strasbourg and Zurich.
Trough a connection in Tunis (3/4 flight daily) all major european airports are connected. Djerba's Mellita International Airport has also a large number of charter flights.
Tunisia has recently signed the "Open Sky Agreement" which will start having effects in 2011.
