Djerba is the kind of easygoing resort that sums up island living.
Just five kilometers off Tunisia's southern coast, this island idyll's gently sloping, sandy beaches and perfect Mediterranean climate have made it one of the best places to visit in the country for tourists looking for a winter beach break.
Plenty of resorts cater to this crowd, but Djerba also offers other sightseeing attractions, such as timeless villages and watercolor-worthy scenery for those who care to delve deeper into the culture.
It's also a great spot to base yourself if you want to explore the other popular things to do in southern Tunisia on a series of day trips.
If you're heading to the island find out what to do beyond the beach with our list of the top tourist attractions in Djerba.
Mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey, praised by Gustave Flaubert, the island of Djerba in southern Tunisia has much to offer. However, it is not only the natural beauty of the island that has attracted the attention of visitors in recent years. It also has a very intriguing feature: many of its buildings are entirely white and minimalist. This is no coincidence.
