Djerba (Houmt Souk)
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==Djerba (Houmt Souk) (Port of entry)== | ==Djerba (Houmt Souk) (Port of entry)== | ||
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
- | + | The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djerba Djerba] or Jerba, with the 2000 year old Jewish community, and an area of 514 km<sup>2</sup> is the largest island of North Africa. Its largest city is Houmt-Souk, with a population of around 60,000. Djerba has lovely beaches very popular with the French unfortunately covered by one huge hotel complex after another. | |
- | + | In Jerba there is Jewish community of about 1,000 people. They claim that their ancestors arrived here from Jerusalem in the 6th century BC and it is one of the earliest Jewish settlements in the world. The [http://lexicorient.com/tunisia/hara_sghira.htm El Griba Synagogue] was built in the 1920s on the site first chosen in 600 BC when a holy stone fell from heaven and a mysterious girl appeared to direct the building of the original Synagogue. It is believed that when the last Jew leaves Jerba, he must lock the Synagogue and throw its key back to heaven. | |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
- | + | See [[Tunisia#Tunisia_Navigation_Charts|Tunisia]]. | |
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
- | === | + | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== |
- | + | Visit the lovely ''Mosquée des Turcs'' in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houmt-Souk Humt Souk] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Ghriba_synagogue El Ghriba] synagogue, one of the oldest in the world. | |
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- | === | + | The picturesque ''souk'' (market place) in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houmt-Souk Humt Souk] is full of nice pottery for sale in colors, sizes, and shapes of every description. Unfortunately the hassling style of their vendors can drive the visitors away and discourage them from buying any of these attractive wares. |
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+ | <center><gallery widths="250px" heights="150px" perrow="3"> | ||
+ | Image:Tunisia_Houmt_SoukMosque.jpg|The ''Mosquée des Turcs''<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
+ | Image:Tunisia_800px-El_Ghriba.jpg|Interior of ''El Ghriba Synagogue''<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
+ | Image:Tunisia_Houmt_Souk3.jpg|Nargile Stems for sale in the ''souk''<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
+ | </gallery></center> | ||
===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
- | + | In the [[Houmt_Souk_Marina|marina]]. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
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===Grocery Stores=== | ===Grocery Stores=== | ||
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- | * | + | * Lots of fruits in the ''souk'' |
===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
- | * | + | * Good ''cous-cous'' (the Tunisian national dish) at the ''Restaurant Les Palmiers'' |
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
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===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ||
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
- | + | There is a small shipyard associated with the [[Houmt_Souk_Marina|marina]]. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
- | + | See [[Tunisia#References_&_Publications|Tunisia]]. | |
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
- | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djerba Djerba] (Wikipedia) | |
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===Personal Notes=== | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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+ | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
+ | Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated: | ||
+ | * May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 20:58, 5 December 2008 (UTC) | ||
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Revision as of 20:58, 5 December 2008
Djerba (Houmt Souk) (Port of entry)
Background
The island of Djerba or Jerba, with the 2000 year old Jewish community, and an area of 514 km2 is the largest island of North Africa. Its largest city is Houmt-Souk, with a population of around 60,000. Djerba has lovely beaches very popular with the French unfortunately covered by one huge hotel complex after another.
In Jerba there is Jewish community of about 1,000 people. They claim that their ancestors arrived here from Jerusalem in the 6th century BC and it is one of the earliest Jewish settlements in the world. The El Griba Synagogue was built in the 1920s on the site first chosen in 600 BC when a holy stone fell from heaven and a mysterious girl appeared to direct the building of the original Synagogue. It is believed that when the last Jew leaves Jerba, he must lock the Synagogue and throw its key back to heaven.
Charts
See Tunisia.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Details?
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Visit the lovely Mosquée des Turcs in Humt Souk and the El Ghriba synagogue, one of the oldest in the world.
The picturesque souk (market place) in Humt Souk is full of nice pottery for sale in colors, sizes, and shapes of every description. Unfortunately the hassling style of their vendors can drive the visitors away and discourage them from buying any of these attractive wares.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
In the marina.
Laundry
Grocery Stores
- Several stores
- Lots of fruits in the souk
Eateries
- Good cous-cous (the Tunisian national dish) at the Restaurant Les Palmiers
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In town
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
There is a small shipyard associated with the marina.
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
References & Publications
See Tunisia.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Djerba (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2001 --Istioploos 20:58, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
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