Is Djerba safe?

Djerba is relatively safe to visit. It is a country where theft and petty crime is common. Be very careful with your valuables and keep them in a safe place with you, or better yet, just leave them in your accommodation and only carry enough cash to cover your requirements for that day.

What country is Djerba in?

Tunisian
listen); Italian: Meninge, Girba), also transliterated as Jerba or Jarbah, is a Tunisian island and the largest island of North Africa at 514 square kilometers (198 sq mi), in the Gulf of Gabès, off the coast of Tunisia.

Where is Djerba in Tunisia?

Gulf of Gabes
Jerba, also spelled Jarbah or Djerba, island situated in the Gulf of Gabes on the Mediterranean Sea, located off the Tunisian mainland, to which it is connected by a causeway almost 4 miles (6 km) long.

Can I drink alcohol in Tunisia?

Alcohol is legal and publicly consumed in Tunisia, but it is becoming a point of friction as Tunisians try to figure out what kind of country they want to build in the wake of the revolution.

Why you should visit Djerba?

One of the main reasons to visit Djerba is that it is simply beach perfection: a piece of Caribbean heaven in the Mediterranean, if I may say. You will be amazed to find incredibly long, white sandy beaches with the clearest waters you can imagine – perfect for a beach vacation.

When was Djerba founded?

As far as the history of Djerba goes, it was the Carthaginians that were the first to establish trading relationships with Djerba in the 8th century BC. It was the Romans, however, that placed the foundations of the trading post – Meninx in the 2nd century BC.

How do I get to Djerba?

Djerba’s only (international) airport for scheduled and charter flights is Djerba-Zarzis Airport (DJE). Tunisair provides schedule service from the island to some major European cities, there is also domestic service provided by Tunisair’s subsidiary, Tunisair Express, between Djerba and Tunis.

How do you get to Djerba Island?

By car: There are two main routes to access Djerba island, by ferry and by road. Depending on where you are going, the ferry access can be faster. By plane: Djerba has its own airport (DJE), which connects with Tunis-Carthage (TUN) airport and other airports in Tunisia and Europe via Tunisair.

Is English spoken in Tunisia?

French, English, and Italian are the main foreign languages spoken in Tunisia. The proximity of the country to Europe has popularized European languages in the country. A significant population in Tunisia also speaks Turkish.