What is the name of the airport in Djerba. Airports of Tunisia. Bazaars: what and where to buy

The island of Djerba is the sunny and largest island in Tunisia, washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The high holiday season in Djerba is quite long, lasting on average 8 months, from April to November. It is for the warm sea, gentle sun, snow-white beaches and, of course, thalassotherapy that hundreds of tourists flock to the island every year.

There are only three ways to get to the island: by water, by land - the Roman causeway connecting the island with the Tunisian mainland, which is quite tedious, and by air. It is the third way to get to the island of Djerba that we will talk about in this article. Probably everyone knows how to get there; we buy a plane ticket and fly. In this article we will dwell in more detail on the airport of the island of Djerba.

There is only one airport on the island of Djreba, which is called Djerba Zarzis Airport, also known as Melita airport. This airport is quite large, although it has only one runway. The airport accepts both domestic and international scheduled flights, including charters. So, if you are planning to relax in Djerba, you will certainly fly to this airport.

Djerba Airport has been operating since 1970 and was created to increase the tourist attractiveness of the island. Currently, this goal is being successfully implemented and continues to gain momentum. In 2016, charters from Russia flew to Djerba, so the flow of tourists to the island increased significantly. Until 2016, the island was mainly visited by Germans, French and British people.

Djerba Zarzis Airport is located 9 kilometers from the center of the island's capital, . By the way, many of the main attractions of the island are concentrated in this city; we will tell you in detail about the city and all the attractions of Djerba in one of the following articles.

The external architecture of the airport is made in the characteristic Arabic style of Tunisia, white structure. Against the backdrop of lush green vegetation, after the gray cityscapes of the “homeland”, it all looks quite impressive and the mood immediately lifts.

The infrastructure of Djerba Zarzis Airport includes several cafes, a duty-free shop, a souvenir shop, a post office, currency exchange offices, ATMs and a tourist office (information assistance to tourists). For passengers with children there is a mother and child room and a play area. As well as toilets and smoking areas located on the first and second floors. There is also a smoking area on the second floor in the departure lounge.

Now we’ll tell you a little about how the arrival and departure procedures at the airport take place and how to get from the airport to any part of the island .

Arrival at Djerba Zarzis airport, control procedure and departure from the airport

The main flow of tourists arriving from Russia comes to the island, of course, on tour packages (charters), but recently the flow of those who decided to visit the island on their own, without resorting to the services of travel agencies, has been growing. At the moment, visa-free stay in Tunisia is limited to 90 days, i.e. No visa is required for up to 90 days and no fees are charged. If you arrive in Tunisia by plane from Russia.

Having arrived on the island and going to the airport, we find ourselves in the arrivals hall, where we go through border control. To pass control, you must fill out a migration card. Cards and pens for filling out are located here on the racks and are freely available. We advise you to bring your own pen, there are not enough pens for everyone and you will have to wait for one that becomes available. We also advise you not to check in your luggage with a voucher or hotel reservation that indicates which hotel you will be staying in, since the name of the hotel and the dates of your stay on the island must be written down on your migration card.

The card is filled out in printed Latin letters, according to the data of the international passport and voucher (hotel reservation).

Questionnaire card

Arrival hall and border control

Having filled out two parts of the card, we get in line to go through security. At the control everything goes quickly, you provide your card and passport, the border guards tear off one part of the card and put a stamp with the date of arrival in your passport. The second, lower small part of the card is returned to your hands. We recommend keeping this receipt until the end of your trip; it will be taken from you upon departure. If you lose it, it’s okay, you’ll simply be turned away from control and will have to fill out the form again. To avoid inconvenience, it is better to save this spine.

After passing through security, we go out to the Duty Free lounge, then collect our luggage and exit to the “main” hall of the airport. Those arriving on charter flights or on vouchers are met by representatives of tour operators, and they will indicate which bus to board.

Here you can also see currency exchange windows. The currency in Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar (TND, TD). 1 Dinar = 1000 Millims, so after the decimal point/dot we see three-digit numbers. American dollars, euros and other currencies are accepted for exchange, but not rubles; there is nothing to do with rubles in Tunisia; you are unlikely to be able to exchange them. In our experience, the exchange rate at the airport is slightly more favorable than in hotels on the island.

At the exit from the airport there are buses that take tourists to hotels.

For those who arrived on their own, there is a stop right at the entrance and taxis stand. All taxis are yellow, it’s impossible to go wrong. Taxis on the island are cheap, metered, so for convenience and safety we recommend using them. The cost of a taxi depends, naturally, on the distance, on average 3-10 dinars. Although the Russian language is already being taught on the island, it is still understood quite poorly, and even then not by everyone. Taxi drivers know the island and hotels very well; to get there, you just need to show or say the name of the hotel, attraction or city you want to go to.

You can order a taxi/transfer on the website in advance. At any time of the day, at the airport, a driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname written on it. To order a taxi, just provide your flight details.

That's all, we are on the island of Djerba and are moving on vacation!

A few words about departure from the island

Arriving at the airport, by transfer with a group or on your own, it doesn’t matter, you and I will find ourselves at the entrance to the airport, where we will say goodbye to the representative of our tour operator. If you encounter any difficulties at the airport, feel free to contact the airport staff, most of whom understand and speak Russian quite well.

When entering the airport we go through a security check

If you still have currency (dinars), then exchange them back for dollars, euros, etc. only possible at the airport and with a receipt. So, we advise you to exchange currency on the island in small amounts, and do not forget to take a receipt; without a receipt, it is impossible to exchange dinars.

On the Internet you can find information that dinars cannot be exported in any quantity. This is not true, if you want to take out a small amount as a souvenir or for a collection for friends, then this is not forbidden. A strict export ban applies only to flora and fauna. That's it, that's it, but it won't be possible to take it out. So, if you see palm trees, turtles and other delights being sold on the island, and you really want to buy them, we don’t recommend doing this; you’ll have to leave everything at the airport upon departure.

We entered the airport, then move left to the check-in counters. Check-in for international flights starts on average 3 hours in advance and ends in 50 minutes. Baggage allowances vary by air carrier. We flew with Nordwind Airlines, their baggage allowance is 20 kg. per person when checked into the luggage compartment and 32 kg if one bag is shared by two. To register, you must present a ticket and an international passport; if you have an electronic ticket, then only an international passport.

After registration, we go to the second floor via the escalator. There is only one escalator, it is impossible to make a mistake.

On the second floor we go through border control, where we present our passport and a form with a form, remember the one you and I filled out upon arrival. Next, we receive a stamp with the date of departure in the passport.

Djerba Zarzis Airport (also called “Melita Airport”) is located in the northern part of the island, 8 km west of the island’s largest city, Houmt Souk, and 40 km from the resort area of Djardzis (Zarzis). Serves mainly domestic flights, as well as European charters.

The air hub was opened in 1970 to attract tourist traffic to the island of Djerba. The Djerba air harbor, like other airports in the country, is managed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports of Tunisia.

The capacity of Melita Airport is 4 million people per year. The length of the only runway is 3.2 km.

Djerba airport online scoreboard

You can view the arrivals/departures board at Djerba Airport online:

On the official website of Djerba Zarzis Airport: arrivals board and departure board;
On the Tunisian civil aviation website (in the “Rechercher Un Vol” tab).

The first option is available in English, the second in English, French and Arabic. The schedule of arrivals and departures at Djerba Airport for the current day in Russian can be viewed on the board below from the Yandex service. Schedules.

Djerba Airport flight schedule in 2019

Regular flights connect Djerba air harbor with the cities of Tunisia (the capital Tunisia and the resort Monastir), North Africa (Tripoli, cities of Morocco) and Europe (Paris, Brussels). Seasonal flights are launched in the summer and during the Christmas holidays to major European cities: Dusseldorf, Munich, Prague, Amsterdam, Medina. Charter flights are also operated from Russian cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg. The flight from Moscow takes about 4.5 hours.

The following airlines operate flights to Zarzis: Austrian Air Lines, Croatia Airlines, Czech Airlines, BelAir, Air Berlin, Alitalia, Italy Airlines, Swiss International Airlines and some others. From Tunisian airlines - Nouvelair, Tunisair, Tunisavia, Seven Air, Karthago.

Search for flights

You can purchase tickets for flights to Djerba on the official websites of carriers or on the websites of ticket agents. Air tickets departing from Russia are available from tour operators organizing charter flights. But such tickets are not visible in regular search engines and are often available separately from the tour only a few days before departure, if there are a large number of empty seats on the flights. In winter, you can only get from Russia to Djerba with a transfer.

Using this form you can find air tickets from Russia to Djerba on regular flights with transfers.

Registration

Check-in for the flight at the passenger terminal starts 2-2.5 hours before the plane departs. Since the airport is small and receives few flights per day, there is no need to arrive very early.

Many airlines flying from Djerba Melita Airport offer an online check-in service one day before departure. You can check this option on your carrier’s website. As a rule, you can check in for regular flights this way; online check-in is not available for most charters.

Airport terminal infrastructure

In addition to the old terminal with an area of 73 thousand square meters. m in 2007 a new three-level building was built. The airport complex is designed in a characteristic Arabic style. The building is painted white, which makes the terminal stand out against the backdrop of lush vegetation in the surrounding area. The passenger terminal is a series of semicircular tents. The building is decorated with huge panoramic windows, rounded at the top according to the tradition of Arab architecture. The traditional interior inside is represented by paintings illustrating local life and customs.

There is no Wi-Fi internet access in the passenger terminal. But you can purchase a local SIM card with low prices for calls and Internet within the country.

The airport infrastructure includes several cafes, a duty-free shop, a souvenir shop, a post office, a currency exchange office, ATMs and a tourist office (information assistance to tourists). According to reviews from passengers, prices in souvenir shops and duty-free shops are quite high. But their services are used to get rid of dinars - taking Tunisian currency out of the country is prohibited (only small change as a souvenir). Although some duty-free shops only accept euros and dollars. It is also prohibited to export representatives of the flora and fauna of Tunisia. In most cafes you can only pay in cash; non-cash payments are valid for purchases of at least 10 euros.

Money can be easily exchanged at the passenger terminal - the rate here is quite favorable. You can exchange local currency back only if you have the appropriate exchange receipt. For passengers with children there is a mother and child room and a play area. There is a room for performing namaz, as well as designated smoking areas.

How to get to Djerba airport

The distance from the airport of the island of Djerba to the resort area is 40 km. Getting from mainland Tunisia is very long, the trip takes 5-7 hours. To save time, it is worth using the services of local aviation.

City buses run to the island's capital, Houmt Souk, but public transport is rare. Basically, buses are used by local residents who work in the airport area.

The most popular form of transport from Djerba airport is a shuttle bus to the resort. Shuttles are organized by tour operators or large hotel complexes. Tourists arriving on the island on their own, without a package tour, can try to negotiate with drivers about delivery to the resort. But drivers have the right to refuse, since they work under contracts with hotels and travel companies - officially they can only accept tourists according to their lists.

Taxi, transfer

The taxi rank is located in front of the exit from the passenger terminal. A trip around the island will cost from 10-15 Tunisian dinars (minimum price to the capital of the island). At night there is an increased tariff. It will be more profitable to order a car in advance; taxi drivers usually inflate the price at the exit of the airport terminal. Be prepared for the fact that not all taxi drivers speak English - have the address or hotel name written down on paper or on your phone.

You can order a transfer from Djerba airport through the Kiwitaxi.ru service before the start of your trip. You tell the driver your flight number and, in case of delay, he will wait for you. The service is Russified.

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Parking

Near Djerba Airport there is a parking lot for 650 cars. The parking point is open 24 hours a day.

Rent a Car

You can order a car in advance from home, or you can do it when you arrive at the airport - there are several car rental points in the terminal building. Traveling with a rented car is the most convenient way to explore the island of Djerba.

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One of the famous resorts of Tunisia is the island of Djerba. The hospitable place is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and is in great demand among tourists every year. Climatic conditions allow vacationers to enjoy the sun and swim until mid-autumn. The average air temperature on the island is 2-4 degrees higher than that of the inhabitants of the continent.

Djerba ranks first in size among the islands of the Mediterranean coast of Africa . But the area of 514 km² can easily be explored during your vacation. It will take about 6 hours to get from one end of Djerba to the other.

The article is visited by those who have chosen Tunisia and the island of Djerba for their vacation. What kind of place is this, does it live up to the brochures presented and is it perfect? First things first.

When planning your vacation, pay special attention to the geographical subtleties of the resort. If you like the hotel prices or the cost of a trip in the Zaris region, do not rush to pay for everything at once. Pay attention to its location.

Although it is formally considered part of Djerba, in fact it is located on the Tunisian mainland. Be careful and take into account this feature of the resort area.

How to get to paradise island?

Today, visitors have three available options:

water trip. A ferry runs regularly on the route mainland - Admim;
overland travel. There is a causeway between the island and the Tunisian mainland;
air travel. Maximum comfort for tourists will be provided by a quick plane flight directly to their desired vacation spot.

Our journey began from Moscow Domodevo airport. The flight with North Wind airline took 4.5 hours. We were pleased with the comfortable trip. Belarus, Hungary and Italy are left far behind. After an hour of flight, a pretty flight attendant came out to us.

A snack along the way could be a nice addition. There were a variety of cold and hot drinks to choose from. Then the main course came out. In a large, bright and promising box there was a small and nondescript sandwich.

Local airport of Djerba island

There is one small airport to receive vacationers on the island. It is located 15 minutes by car from the capital of Djerba - Houmt Souk. Just nine kilometers separate Melita or Djerba Zaris airport from the main town of the resort island.
By local standards, the airport is considered large, despite having only one runway. Work is underway both on domestic flights and on international routes. Djerba Zarissuda Airport also welcomes guests from Russia. You will definitely get to know it if you have chosen Tunisia and the island of Djerba for your holiday.
After landing, every tourist is in a hurry to leave their heavy suitcases at the booked hotel. The best way to get there is to take a taxi. Drivers wait for fellow travelers right at the airport exit. Yellow cars stand in an even formation, waiting for tourists.
For those who like to book everything in advance, there are online services. You can order a car from the airport to your destination via the Internet. All you need to do is provide your contact information with your flight number and the driver will be waiting for you at the exit. A sign with your initials will help you accurately identify the greeter.

Preparing documents for the trip

A mandatory condition for flying to Tunisia is that you have an international passport. You do not need to apply for a special visa to enter. Russian tourists are required by law to stay for 90 days. Upon landing, visiting guests must fill out a migration card. Everything is absolutely free; everything necessary for issuing a card is provided right at the Tunis airport.

The map consists of two parts. One for you, one for the border guards. After you fill out and submit the required paperwork, your passport is stamped. Be careful and do not lose your part of the card, you will need it when flying back home.

Money and currency exchange in the resort of Djerba

Take care of currency exchange in advance. Rubles on the island of Djerba are absolutely useless. You can only exchange the Tunisian dinar for local money, the euro, the dollar, the pound, but not the ruble. Unlike European countries, the best exchange rate is at Djerba Zaris airport. Of course, your hotel will also have an exchange office. The experience of tourists recommends not to put off exchanging money; you are unlikely to find a better offer than at the airport.
After a monetary transaction, be sure to save the receipt you receive. Only by presenting it on departure will you be able to perform the reverse operation, that is, exchange dinars for dollars, euros, pounds or other convenient currency.
If you take a large sum with you, you should not immediately transfer it entirely into Tunisian dinars. Prices on the island are not high and you are unlikely to spend all the money you brought. Plus, when exchanging money back into your currency, some of the money is lost due to exchange rate differences. And there is no point in returning home with local dinars.

How to get around the island

Yellow taxi cars have become the optimal way to travel for visiting tourists. It won't be difficult to call her. If desired, you can pre-order transport at the hotel reception. This method of transportation is the most comfortable and not too expensive.

You can calculate the approximate cost of the trip yourself. It all depends on the distance and time. Taxi drivers use meters at the rate of 1 kilometer - half a dinar. Please note that 0.450 Dinars are automatically added to the resulting amount. Most likely this is the landing price.

Local beaches and sea

Arriving on the island and looking at the beach, you will immediately find differences with the advertising brochures. The paradise oasis with date palms is actually a little more modest. The clean, snow-white sand from the pictures is found only in the tourist part of the island of Djerba, in the hotel area.

Most of the beaches are pebbles and something of unknown origin. For the perfect beach holiday, head to the Midoun region. Most of the expensive hotels and the most developed infrastructure of the island are concentrated here. Local beaches were photographed as the basis for promotional brochures;
When sunbathing on the beach at the hotel, do not be surprised by the large concentration of people. In Tunisia, any beach is public and open to the public according to the law. According to the rules, any beach within 30 meters of the sea is a public property and cannot be occupied by private property;
While sunbathing, you will most likely encounter local residents selling sweets, fruits or souvenirs. You can buy a dog, camel or horse right on the beach. If you wish, you can take a photo with your favorite animal or ride a horse along the shore. A camel ride will cost only 15 dinars;

Despite the public nature of the beach area, hotel workers pay close attention to the nearest beach. They regularly remove garbage, level the sand, clear the area of algae, and carefully arrange umbrellas and sun loungers. Therefore, when going to the beach, look for a good hotel in advance. The better the hotel, the nicer the beach.

My family vacationed at the Djerba Plaza 4* hotel. I definitely recommend the local beach.

Quality of beaches within walking distance

Large animals are often found on the beaches: horses, camels. It is not surprising that after them tourists find not the most pleasant surprises. We were lucky. The employees of the Djerba Plaza 4* hotel approach their territory responsibly. The fate of vacationers in three-star hotels was not so successful. Feces are not uncommon on local beaches.

The downside of most beaches was the unpleasant smell. Most likely a consequence of rotting algae.

You will find security guards on every beach. They keep order. But there is no need to relax. It is not recommended to leave valuable personal items unattended. Local security will not guarantee the safety of your expensive camera or wallet.

In most cases, the bulk of the people on the beach are vacationers. You don't see local residents often. After all, most hotels are located at a considerable distance from populated areas. You are more likely to meet with sellers than with native Tunisians.

Sea baths on the island of Djerba

Fans of water procedures will be satisfied with the quality of the water. Transparent water of a magical blue color confirms everything promised by advertising brochures. Swimming near the shore you can meet a school of small fish. Unfortunately, such beauty does not reign on the island all day long. Frequent and strong waves are not a rare occurrence in Djerba. The color and quality of water directly depends on local weather conditions.

Excellent conditions have been created for adults and children to enter the water. The slopes are gentle, the bottom smoothly disappears from under your feet, there are no sudden changes in height. The water temperature in October is comfortable, on average up to +25 degrees. From time to time, algae appears in the water near the shore. Such meetings happen where hotels do not pay too much attention to the beaches.

Inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea near the island of Djerba

You can safely swim in the sea. It is possible to meet a neighbor in the form of a jellyfish, but very often. Due to its large size and bright coloring, the animal immediately catches your eye, you can easily swim away and avoid a collision.

Cute crabs can be found on the sandy or pebble shore, and schools of fry swim in the water. The local inhabitants do not disturb tourists and serve as a nice addition to the local nature.

What to do on the beach of Djerba island?

after swimming and sunbathing, a tourist can ride a camel or take a horseback ride along the beach;
Water activities available to guests of Tunisia include: scuba diving, hot air balloon flights over the Mediterranean Sea, and jet skiing. The average price of fun leisure is from 20 to 30 dollars for two for 20 minutes;
if extreme entertainment is not for you, you can just play badminton or beach volleyball. All necessary accessories in the form of a ball or rackets are sold in local stores.

Hotels in Djerba resort

When you decide to go on vacation to the island of Djerba, pay special attention to choosing a hotel. The more stars and positive reviews it has, the more comfortable your trip will be.
Most local hotels operate on an All included system. This type of work is due to the lack of bars and restaurants in the resort area. It's a real rarity to come across a decent cafe. The accommodation and conditions in the Midoun region are considered the most comfortable and popular.
Finding a delicious lunch outside the hotel is difficult. If you are lucky enough to meet a restaurant along the way, the menu will not be large, but the price will be high
Your vacation will directly depend on the level of the hotel. The better the hotel, the higher the quality of service, the cleaner the beach, the more entertainment and the more comfortable the rooms.

Weather in mid-autumn

Our trip to the island of Djerba took place in the second half of October. Like most tourists, we began to prepare for the trip in advance. My favorite website, Gismeteo, helped me get acquainted with the long-term weather forecast on the island.
The promises were promising - several rainy days and an average air temperature of +20 degrees. The water temperature is + 23. Naturally, the suitcase contained sweatshirts, pants and even sweaters. In fact, we didn’t need any warm clothes.
We were lucky and there were no dogs at all. The temperature turned out to be higher than promised, up to +30 degrees. The water in the sea exceeded all expectations, on average +24 degrees. Now we recommend everyone to choose for a holiday in Djerba in mid-autumn. There are already significantly fewer people in the resorts of Tunisia at this time, the air and water temperatures are very comfortable.

The only downside was the insects. Autumn is the time to harvest dates. Whole flocks of flies flock to the sweet ripe fruit.

From the end of September to the beginning of October, the date ripening season begins, so the number of flies on the island increases.

Local beauties of the island of Djerba

Having carefully studied the advertising brochures on the island of Djerba, the tourist prepares to meet not only blue water and white sand. According to the booklet, the island is a favorite place for Pink Flamingos.
In fact, they are rare guests here. Only in certain seasons, if you are lucky, can you catch them at the resort. The plumage of the birds is also very different from the images in the pictures. It is not bright pink at all, but rather grey. There are also pale pink flamingos. The color directly depends on the animal’s nutrition;
You won’t even find thickets of date palms on Djerba. The vast majority of trees are olives. The resort area is rich in trees and shrubs. Leaving the tourist part, you are unlikely to find an abundance of green spaces; unfortunately, next to the hotels, in the cities of Djerba there is a sad environmental situation.
Local residents store garbage on roadsides and streets. The houses of local residents are in deplorable condition. Which is very predictable, given the economic situation of the African continent. According to reviews from travelers, the urban part of the resort resembles land after the apocalypse.

Thalassotherapy on the island of Djerba

One of the main sources of replenishment of the island's treasury is tourism. Thalassotherapy is very popular. The purely main components of the country's economic base include income from agriculture, inbound tourism and fishing.

The Ministry of Health of Djerba is responsible for the development and promotion of thalassotherapy. Visitors from around the world choose the island as a place to restore health and improve immunity.

You can easily book a thalassotherapy session in every hotel. There are also separate buildings on the island where healing procedures based on sea water and the natural resources of the region are carried out. Everyone will be able to undergo complex treatment or order several separate procedures. The price of pleasure is moderate - 3000 rubles for a full wellness complex.
We did not take advantage of this popular area of alternative medicine. I can judge the effectiveness of the procedures from the reviews of my hotel neighbors. I really liked the friendly staff of the medical centers and the price of pleasure. The quality of the procedures themselves left much to be desired.
It is not surprising that the shops of the island of Djerba are filled with thalasso-cosmetics. The composition of cosmetics makes them in demand and popular all over the world. For production, only natural substances are used, for example, black cumin seeds or cactus. The price of the product is quite social. Thirty milliliters of cumin oil will cost 7 dinars.
You can buy almost any cosmetics: toothpaste, cream, cleansers for the face and body, hair masks, balms and shampoos.
For visitors there are special trips on a free basis to get acquainted with the thalasso boutique. The cosmetics store provides a wide selection of natural cosmetics at reasonable prices. If you did not have time to visit the boutique, you can purchase all the products in stores or markets. Their prices will be less favorable.

On excursions to Thalasso, tourists have the opportunity to pay for goods in their native currency. Even rubles are accepted here. But the course is extremely unprofitable. If you want to save money, take dinars with you.

The local concept of a boutique is very different from the usual European term. Due to the modest size of the structure, several stores in one building are already called a shopping center. Small shops familiar to us can receive boutique status.

Alcoholic drinks and hookahs in Djerba resort

In Tunisia, tourists can try local beer or wine. The taste of the drinks is difficult to distinguish from the ones we are used to. The island's liqueurs have original tastes. The bitter taste will find its connoisseurs. Liqueurs Tibarin and Cedratin resemble absinthe and have a lemon flavor. Bukha vodka became the national alcoholic drink. Its strength is 36-40 degrees. Thanks to the unique recipe, the strength is not felt at all.

Local drinks are often taken home as gifts to friends and relatives.

Smoking hookah is a favorite pastime of local residents. Its quality is excellent and is in great demand among guests of the island. Almost every cafe and restaurant provides a hookah smoking service.

Shopping on the resort island

Those who love shopping will be disappointed. The island is not aimed at shopping fans.

Tourists take with them classic refrigerator magnets, postcards and other Chinese nonsense as souvenirs. Interesting gifts include ceramic dishes from the local potters' village. The place is called Gellala. There is a wide selection of plates, pots, vases, figurines and souvenirs to suit every taste. Products can be purchased not only in the village itself, but also in many shops on the island.

Tourists take natural products as souvenirs. Olive oil is popular. The main task is to choose locally produced products. Cosmetics are also exported. Budget tourists take local spices, coffee, tea, and alcohol as gifts.

All local products are suitable as a souvenir:

carpets, leather goods, jackets, bags;
They take with them confectionery products: halva, bedspreads and carpets, fig or cactus jam. Food unusual for Europeans is in demand.

We took a couple of jars of halva with us. Tasty and moderately sweet, we really liked it. Next time we'll definitely take more

Bazaars: what and where to buy?

A logical continuation of the topic of shopping and souvenirs would be the question of local shops and markets. Where and what is best to buy?

You will find all the necessary goods right next to the hotel. Hikers can also take a walk to the nearest town. You will find the best value for money in eastern markets. The cost of the goods will be minimal, and the range will be the widest;
The largest market on the island is located in the capital city of Houmt Souk. Bazaars are also found in small towns. For example, Midoun is the closest city to the most developed tourist center. The atmosphere of the shopping area is absolutely original. Everyone should visit such a place;
if not because of the goods, then because of the amazing atmosphere. It is at the market that tourists will be able to get acquainted with the eastern side of the island. Be sure to take time and go to the local market.

Local cafes and restaurants

The majority of establishments are located in the cities of Djerba. They are not particularly popular among tourists. The fact is that most visitors choose the all-inclusive system.

Going to a cafe means trying Turkish coffee and the famous hookah. The goal is not food, but local flavor. Pizzerias are in demand. Large portions at a reasonable price are always appreciated.

Tipping in Tunisia

Whether or not to tip the local staff is entirely your own goodwill. Nobody obliges you to do this. From personal experience, I recommend not to skimp and leave a few dinars. It's a small thing, but sometimes it works wonders.
The average salary of Tunisians is 150-200 dollars. The income is very modest. For local residents, even a small tip will be a good help.
We didn't hesitate to leave a couple of coins for the service staff. Tipping on the island is truly deserved. Employees of hotels, cafes and restaurants try to do their work as efficiently as possible. The people are friendly and welcoming. Plus, the poverty of local residents encourages them to leave a couple of dinars and help at least in some way.

Prices for goods place of production

Shopping on the island is not the most popular activity. If you are in the mood to make a few purchases, the prices will pleasantly surprise you. A bag made of genuine leather will cost you 25-40 dinars. The price depends on the size of the product.

A glass of natural juice with pulp sells for only 3 dinars. Exotic cactus jam averages about 4 dinars per 220 grams. Halva costs 4 dinars per 350 grams. Among food products, olive oil is in demand;
one liter will cost you 8 dinars. For comparison, a similar can in Moscow supermarkets already costs 1,680 rubles, as in all resorts the price depends on the place of purchase. The closer to the tourist area, the more expensive;
Those who like to bargain should definitely visit the local oriental market. Sellers will happily sell the item at a lower price. Thanks to a well-structured conversation, the price of a product can fall by 2-4 times.

Resort Island Security

Video reports and news reports often scare tourists about the high crime rate on the island. In fact, the situation in Djerba is quite calm. The bulk of visitors are vacationers from France, Germany and England. Today, the situation on the island of Djerba is considered the safest in all of Tunisia.
The city streets are patrolled by military vehicles. These measures are necessary due to the dangerous proximity to Libya. The locals themselves are friendly to guests of the country. After all, the success of the country’s economy and, consequently, their well-being depend on tourists.
The only nuance of staying on the island is the dress code. Pay attention to your appearance when leaving the hotel. Don't expose yourself too much, show modesty. You should not provoke Tunisians by violating their cultural customs. As in any unfamiliar country, you should not walk in unfamiliar places at night. Don't get into arguments or conversations with strangers.

Russian language at the resort

Surprisingly, the Russian language in Djerba is familiar to many Tunisians. In all shops, restaurants, markets, hotels and inns, island residents are familiar with Russian. Everyone involved in tourism activities is trying to establish contact with visitors and learn to speak their native language.

Knowledge of German, English or French will not be superfluous for a Russian tourist. Owning at least one is a guarantee of easy communication with others. Local residents are actively studying languages. If you tell them a few phrases in Russian, they will definitely remember them and use them in communication.

Spending time on the island of Djerba

At the resort, everyone will find something to their liking. A visit, active entertainment or excursion tour - your choice. Detailed information about leisure activities was presented in the previous article. In order not to repeat ourselves, we will not re-describe all the available entertainment on the island.

Let's remember just a few of the most memorable places:

Cozy park Djerba Explore. A modest, well-kept place to relax.

If you get tired of relaxing in the shade of trees, check out the crocodile farm. Here guests will see real Nile crocodiles feeding.

The park contains an interesting attraction - the city open-air museum. A traditional Djerbian village with houses of national architecture was created. In the small park there is another museum of traditions and crafts.

Djerba potters' village of Gellala. Here tourists will find several interesting attractions. You can see with your own eyes the process of creating national ceramic products. The workshop opens its doors to everyone. Guests will also see clay caves - the source of material extraction.

The next attraction is the Guellala Ethnographic Museum, perhaps the best on the island. Visitors will get acquainted with an exhibition telling about the traditions of Tunisians.

The center of Gellaly itself will delight tourists with many souvenir shops and shops. The product directly from the manufacturer is ready to please visitors at a very reasonable price.

Once on the island of Djerba, you definitely need to get to the capital - the city of Houmt Souk.

To feel the oriental flavor, you just need to visit the local bazaar. Shopping lovers will definitely be pleased.

Of cultural interest are the Ghazi Mustafa Fort, mosques and amphitheater.

A special place to visit was the synagogue in the city of Riyadh.

Which cities in Djerba are worth visiting for tourists?

The main city of Djerba is the capital Houmt Souk. This is the cultural and business center of the island. It is number one on the list of cities to visit.
In second place is the city of Midoun. It is near the main tourist area.
The top three includes Azhim. The main fishing port is located here. Guests of the island will be able to walk along the embankment and see with their own eyes the process of catching sea sponges and octopuses.

Personal opinion about the resort of Djerba

The overall impression of the holiday is positive. There is something interesting for everyone. For fans of water treatments, there are good beaches and a warm sea, for lovers of cultural recreation, excursion programs and attractions, for active recreation, sports and extreme entertainment.

Phrygia Zoo in Tunisia – detailed information

The most convenient way to get to Tunisia is by plane. The state has eleven civil airports that accept charter and regular flights of international and domestic airlines.

List of airports in Tunisia:

City	Airport
Djerba	Zarzis
Gafsa	Ksar
Gabes	Matmata
Monastir	Habib Bourguiba
Sfax	Tina
Tabarka	Tabarka
Tauzar	Oil
Tunisia	Carthage
Hammamet	Enfidha
El Borma	El Borma

Enfidha-Hammamet – NBE

The second largest in Africa and the largest in Tunisia is Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, Enfidha-Hammamet/NBE. This air terminal is one of the pages of the history of Tunisia; its image is printed on the back of the fifty dinar banknote. Enfidha-Hammamet is located near the most popular tourist resorts of Tunisia - Cape Bon, Sousse and Hammamet. There are no problems with transport - there is a train every hour and a half, buses run more often. There is a taxi stand near the airport terminal, where you can always bargain.

Service

Enfidha is a new and modern airport. It has two duty-free shops, in the landing area and in the arrival area, various shops with souvenirs, cosmetics, newspapers and other pleasant little things. Cafes and restaurants Burger House, Cakes & Bakes, Basilico Restaurant will feed the hungry traveler with both national dishes and European cuisine. At Enfidha airport there is a VIP area where you can sleep comfortably, use the Internet, a shower and many other benefits of civilization.

For a fee, passengers will be checked in for the flight while they rest. There are also several bank branches and exchange offices on the airport territory. Without leaving the port territory, it is possible to rent a car. It will be offered by seven rental companies operating here.

If you decide to take a taxi, it will cost approximately: to Sousse and Hammamet - 43 km, 60 US dollars or 60 dinars; to Monastir – 65 km, 70 dinars; to Tunisia 99 km 110 dinars.

Address: Enfidha, Enfida 4030, Tunisia.
Phone: +216 731 030 00.

Tunisia Caratage – TUN

Eight kilometers from the capital of Tunisia is the modern Tunis Carthade Airport (TUN). It is also called Tunisia Carthage. This air terminal was built in the 40s of the last century. It is known that Antoine Saint-Exupery's plane landed here. Now it is a modern international airport, and in honor of the French writer, a replica of his plane is installed in front of the entrance.

Service

The airport has everything necessary for a comfortable stay for passengers. Cafes and restaurants, a huge variety of shops with clothes and souvenirs. There is a post office, luggage storage, and duty free shop. Business class clients can use the VIP zone, where they will be driven by car directly from the plane. In regular waiting rooms there are comfortable chairs, wireless Internet is available, and TVs are placed on the walls so that no one gets bored.

Transport and main distances

On the territory of Tunis Cartage you can rent a car or get to different destinations by bus or taxi. A trip to coastal La Marsa, Gammarth or Carthage will take no more than half an hour and will cost about 40 US dollars, to Bizerte 60 kilometers, and to the center of the capital 8 km.

Address: Tunis - Carthage International Airport,P.O Box 137 & 147,1080 Tunis Cedex, Tunisia.
Phone: +216 71 754 000

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Monastir Habib Bourguiba – MIR

For tourists flying to Monastir, Mahdia or Sousse on holiday, the most suitable airport is Monastir Habib-Bourgiba, MIR. The airport terminal is quite old, it has not seen any reconstruction, there are no boarding bridges, its format is small and not very convenient. But its main charm lies in the salt lakes that surround the airfield. Pink flamingos inhabit these lakes in winter, and egrets in summer. When you arrive at this airport, you immediately find yourself in real exotic surroundings.

Service

On the territory of the port you will find souvenir shops, cafes, and duty free. Terminals for purchasing local SIM cards and packing luggage are located on the ground floor of the airport. There are also four exchange offices, ATMs, a post office, and a first-aid post.

Transport and main distances

There are bus stops and taxi stands near the airport terminal. You can get to Sousse in just half an hour - it is 27 km from the airport, the distance to Msaken is 23 km, to Lake Sebha De Moknin is 30 km. The average taxi fare for a trip to a coastal hotel in Susa or Bekalta is 40 dinars.

Address: 5065 Monastir, Tunisia.
Phone: +216 73 520 000

Djerba Zarsis – DJE

In the south-eastern part of Tunisia on the island of Djerba is the Djerba-Zarsiz International Airport (DJE). The airport terminal was built in the 70s of the last century. Receives about four million tourists annually. Flights are made from Europe, but its main focus is the delivery of tourists from Monastir, Hamammet and the capital of Tunisia, since getting to Djerba by car is very inconvenient and tiring. The airport has all the minimum infrastructure.

Transport and main distances

To get to the hotel, you need to use a taxi; there are no regular buses. You can only rent a car, scooter or bicycle in the city or at a hotel.

Address: Djerba Zarzis International Airport, 4120 Djerba, Tunisia.
Phone +216 756 50 233

Sfax Tina – SFA

Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) is located in the east of Tunisia. Its flights take tourists to coastal resorts in the Sahel region. The airport was built in 1980. But in 2007 it was reconstructed and completed. Now Sfax Tina has a modern look.

The airport operates mainly on domestic flights, with infrequent flights from Europe, and also receives planes from Libya, Morocco and Algeria.

Transport and main distances

To get to the city center you will have to take a taxi; the trip will take only 20 minutes and cost approximately 20 dinars. The distance to the fashionable resorts of Sfax-Chaffar and Sfax-Maar is about 50 kilometers, the route along the coast passes through private roads.

Address: Sfax 3018, Tunisia
Phone: +216 74278000

Hello! Djerba Airport left a mixed impression. Outwardly it looks very presentable, but inside there were a lot of shortcomings. Come on, I’ll share my thoughts with you. ;)

The first thing you will encounter is long queues. They move quite quickly, even though only 2-3 windows or racks are working. Upon arrival, you have to fill out documents on small tables along the walls. There are no pens or chairs.

The airport is quite large, spacious and modern, but personally I did not have enough lighting in the evening. I'm not used to walking in the twilight. :) Considering that it was almost deserted (only our flight arrived at that time), the atmosphere was depressing. It’s good that there are enough signs and I managed not to get lost. :)

Inside you will find:

toilets;
duty-free, more like a market (photography is prohibited);
there are smoking rooms;
currency exchange on the ground floor;
plenty of seating;
sockets in the waiting room in the columns below.

Another plus I can highlight is the gorgeous view of the runway from the windows in the waiting room! :) A! And one more thing: there are corridors leading to the plane, very convenient!

Perhaps this is where all the advantages end. Payments for purchases at the airport are made in dollars and euros. It is prohibited to take the national currency (dinars) out of Tunisia, but I already noticed several coins in my suitcase at home, so, in my experience, suitcases are either checked for mistakes or not checked at all.

The exchange rate is very strange: 79 euros equals 93.5 dollars. They don't give you change, so consider it a tip. :) A basic sandwich in a cafe costs $9! Eat up for future use. ;)