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Having meals here on Djerba Island is as important as, for instance, working or spending time with one’s family. Suffice it to say, no self-respecting Tunisian would dare eating standing up or on the move. What is more, the majority of local families wouldn’t even warm leftovers from the last dinner but would rather just throw it away and cook a fresh dish. The local cuisine is a kind of mix of Turkish, Spanish, Carthaginian, French, and the island’s original cooking traditions. However, it’s good to know that there is no one common recipe for each dish; people not just from different families, but even from different towns cook traditional meals in their own way, even that famous harissa. Concerning restaurants, to make clients feel full is more important than a nice serving, that’s why you would be definitely pleasantly surprised by portions size. Remember that most meat and fish hot dishes are considered to be for two, so it might be hard for you to eat a whole meal just on your own. Besides, we would advise you not to order too many appetizers or desserts. The point is that, again, due to the portion size, you likely won’t manage to finish up such a great amount of food. In case if you want to grab a bite in a street café, it’s better to go the one which is popular among locals. Moreover, it’s also better to go to one about which you’ve heard highly positive recommendations. As is known, food tends to decay soon … Read further

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Cuisine and top restaurants

As is known, food tends to decay soon in heat. Furthermore, new food can cause digestion issues. Besides, it’s a well-known fact that spices are one of the main ingredients in the local cuisine. So, for instance, while you’ll desperately looking for something to wash it down, some Tunisian sitting next to you would eat the same dish without batting an eye. That’s exactly what is called a «force … Open

Traditions and mentality of Djerba Island

The best time for a journey to Djerba Island is during the huge Ulysse Festival which takes place at the end of July – the beginning of August. Diverse concerts and theater performances can be seen on special platforms or just right on the streets. Foreign guests, including various performers from France and the mainland Tunisia, come to the island. One of the most fascinating shows is dance battles. Teams from … Open

Travel guide to Djerba Island

Djerba is distinguished by a variety of shops and colorful markets. This is a great place to purchase popular Tunis souvenirs and various exclusive items made by local masters. Travelers wishing to buy something exclusive and expensive should take a look at luxurious locally manufactured carpets. All carpets are handmade, and a master can spend several years creating intricate patterns. Shisha, as well as other … Open

Djerba Island for children - what to visit

Furthermore, if your kid is already three-years-old, then he or she can try snorkelling; eight-years-olds can already have diving lessons after which they will get a divers' license and will be allowed to dive in not too deep depths. Above all these, children and you can do such activities as hiking, riding bicycles, night-time fishing in the open sea, water skies, beach football, horse and camel riding on Djerba … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

There is the richest diversity of carpets all over Tunisia in Kairouan. You would definitely find something marvelous for yourself – woolen, cashmere, silk items, Berber or nodules ones, of different colours and sizes. It’s important to keep in mind that one person can take with only 25 kg of goods out of the country. Carpets are believed to be a national treasure of Tunisia so necessarily ask a seller for … Open

Attractions and active leisure

If you’re rather fond of more dangerous animals than just horses, crocodile farm in Djerba Explore is definitely your choice. This is the only location in Tunis where these reptiles are bred. Even though you won’t be allowed to touch an adult Nile crocodile, naturally, you still can watch its habits and how about 40 of these ancient predators are fed. Still, if you extremely want to touch a crocodile … Open

Moving around in Tunisia - transportation

The condition of roads in the country is also good, with the best asphalt pavement found in the northern part of the country. Naturally, cars are a fairly common mode of transport among the local population, even though the driving culture in Tunisia is very low and also, every now and again, emergency situations arise on the road. Road signs and markings correspond to international standards. Vehicles used in the country are right-hand driven. Almost the entire territory of Tunisia is accessible by a railway. There are daily train runs between the major cities. Trains do not always meet the high standards of comfort, but most of them are clean and equipped with air conditioning. … Open

Economy roadmap of Tunisia

The field of mechanical engineering in Tunisia is also developed at sufficiently high level. For the most part it comprises of car assembly factory that collect trucks and motor cars of famous Italian and French brands. It is necessary to pay attention to the chemical industry as well. In Tunisia, huge volumes of sulfuric and phosphoric acid are produced. They are afterwards exported, thereby bringing a fairly large profit to the country. Agriculture in Tunisia has attracted high capital investment from the state. Land reform carried out several years ago yielded the expected benefits and now the land is used with maximum efficiency. … Open

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