Djerba (Houmt Souk)

From CruisersWiki

Contents 1 Djerba (Houmt Souk) (Port of entry) 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.6 Routes/Passages To/From 1.7 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.8 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.9 Laundry 1.10 Grocery Stores 1.11 Eateries 1.12 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.13 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.14 Repairs 1.15 Transportation 1.16 References & Publications 1.17 Cruiser's Friends 1.18 Forum Discussions 1.19 External Links 1.20 Personal Notes 1.20.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 2 Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line] 3 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Djerba (Houmt Souk) (Port of entry)

GPS: 33°53.5′N, 10°51.42′E

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.

Approach and Navigation

Details?

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Houmt Souk Marina

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.

The Mosquée des Turcs Click for larger view

Interior of El Ghriba Synagogue Click for larger view

Nargile Stems for sale in the souk Click for larger view

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

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

Template:Guide1

Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line]
Names:

Cruising Wiki Navigation
| HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Mediterranean | Tunisia | Djerba (Houmt Souk) |

.