Tunisia
Djerba
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Djerba: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
Southern Tunisia's gentle island: fine-sand beaches, whitewashed villages, the souks of Houmt Souk and El Ghriba synagogue.
Best weatherIn spring and autumn: warm but not too hot, with a pleasant sea.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
Spring in bloom
It's mild and the gardens are in bloom: the right time to wander through Houmt Souk and the medina, before the big heat.
High summer
Sun and beach all day, then gentle evenings in cafés and hotels with pools.
Warm sea
The sea stays at 25-27 °C and the heat drops: the best time for the beach.
Winter sun
Around 17-20 °C during the day: thalasso, golf and trips to the Douz desert, peaceful and at low prices.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Tourist zone
Between Midoun and Aghir: the long Sidi Mahrez beach and most of the hotels.
Houmt Souk
The main town: souks, harbour and fish restaurants.
Midoun
A lively town near the beaches, with its weekly market.
Erriadh
Djerbahood, the street-art village, and its guesthouses.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Djerbahood
In the village of Erriadh, artists from around the world have painted murals on the white walls of the houses. An open-air gallery to explore on foot.
Ideal for art lovers
El Ghriba Synagogue
Decorated with blue tiles, it's one of the oldest synagogues in Africa. Djerba is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique island way of life.
Ideal for the curious
Houmt Souk and Guellala
In the souks of Houmt Souk, you'll find rugs, jewellery and spices. In Guellala, the potters' village, clay is still shaped the traditional way.
Ideal for craft shopping
Pink flamingos
Around the Ras Rmel lagoon, in the north of the island, it's common to spot pink flamingos. A gentle outing by boat or on foot.
Ideal for nature lovers