Must-see attractions in Djerba

  • Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum

    Djerba

    Good things often come in small packages, and that is certainly the case at this modestly sized but extremely impressive museum. Occupying a curvaceous…

  • Djerbahood

    Djerba

    In 2014, 150 artists from 30 countries descended on Erriadh to collaborate on an ambitious street-art project. The result was 250 vividly coloured…

  • HARA SGHIRA ER RIADH, TUNISIA - JANUARY 3 2017: Ghriba synagogue (Djerba Synagogue). Interior. Hara Seghira (Er-Riadh) jewish village near Houmt Souk town. Tunisia. Northern Africa; Shutterstock ID 694868872; Your name (First / Last): Lauren Keith; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Tunisia Destination Page image update

    El Ghriba

    Djerba

    The most important synagogue on Djerba and the oldest in Tunisia, this 19th-century building is in a white compound 1km south of the medina. Pass through…

  • Parc Djerba Explore

    Djerba

    Three wildly disparate attractions – a museum of Islamic art, a heritage village and a reptile park – are on offer at this strange tourist attraction next…

  • Musée de Guellala

    Djerba

    This whitewashed complex sits in a commanding position at the top of a hill 2km east of Guellala on the road to Cedouikech. Inside, a well-intentioned but…

  • Marché Central

    Djerba

    The daily auction at the fish market takes place late mornings in the northeast corner of the Marché Central. Auctioneers command attention as they…

  • Plage Sidi Mahrès

    Djerba

    This long sweep of golden sand with its gently breaking surf is Djerba's greatest attraction. It begins east of the low-lying Ras Remel Peninsula, which…

  • Borj Ghazi Mustapha

    Djerba

    Built in the 13th-century by the Aragonese, this fort was captured by the Ottomans in 1560 and has been allowed to slowly crumble in recent times – be…

  • Fishing Port & Marina

    Djerba

    Houmt Souk’s busy little fishing port is at the northern end of Ave Habib Bourguiba, about a 25-minute walk from town. Early mornings are the busiest and…

  • Meninx

    Djerba

    Near the town of El Kantara are the meagre ruins of Roman Meninx, an ancient trading post. Many of the ruins are visible from the road, especially west…

  • Guellala Mosque

    Djerba

    This 15th-century waterfront mosque found 1.5km south of Guellala is a fine example of Djerban Islamic architecture, and a favourite spot for watching the…

  • Mosque Al Ghorba

    Djerba

    Designed in the Djerban style and used by followers of the Maliki school of Islam, this mosque is one of the town's major landmarks.

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