Djerba (Houmt Souk)
From CruisersWiki
Djerba (Houmt Souk) (Port of entry)
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Djerba
 (Click links for more information)
| |
 | 33°53.5′N, 10°51.42′E |
|---|---|
 | Photo gallery |
 | Local chartlet |
 Satellite View of DjerbaClick for larger view | |
Overview
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.
Local Weather
See Tunisia.
Charts
See Tunisia.
Radio Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Also see Cruiser's Nets.
Details?
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Services and Repairs
- Also see each Port
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
There is a small shipyard associated with the marina.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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 |
 Interior of El Ghriba Synagogue |
 Nargile Stems for sale in the souk |
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Several stores
- Lots of fruits in the souk
Eateries
- Good cous-cous (the Tunisian national dish) at the Restaurant Les Palmiers
- There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In town
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbors.
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
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
References & Publications
See Tunisia.
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
|
|---|
|
Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos |
| |
|---|
| | HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Mediterranean | Tunisia | Djerba (Houmt Souk) | |
