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Magic in the Mediterranean



Tunisia is the northernmost country of the African continent. Here, a Mediterranean climate mixes with the dry and warm desert climate of the Sahara. Tunisia looks back on 3000 years of history: Under the Romans, Djerba was a trade center for caravans passing through from the Sahara. In the times before the Spanish rule, vandals, Arabs and Normans fought for supremacy. In contrast to the endless width of the Tunisian Sahara, the north of the country offers lush green valleys and grasslands. Tunisia is famous for her breathtaking coastal views of the turquoise sea, charming villages with houses that hide their fine interior behind the “Moucharabia”, and ornate gates covered by hibiscus and bougainvillea. With 1.2 million date palms, the island of Djerba is also called "Palm Island".



The Djerbans are extraordinarily hospitable and open-minded people with a keen sense of business; they still attach great importance to their customs and traditions.
There is plenty to do in Houmt Souk, the capital of the island, which has about 25,000 inhabitants and numerous cafés, restaurants, souvenir shops and banks, and even a shopping centre.
You can enjoy a tasty evening meal with fish and seafood dishes in one of the many restaurants, whose recipes have a long culinary tradition.

No wind activities:
Even if there is no wind there is plenty to do!
o Diving,
o Waterski
o Paraglide (behind a boat)
o Golf
o Mountain bike
o horseback riding
Excursions to the capital Houmt souk with a lot of shopping possibilities, pottery, herbes, carpets and other handicrafts.